Yoga, an ancient but perfect science, deals with the evolution of humanity. This evolution includes all aspects of one’s being, from bodily health to self-realization. Yoga means union – the union of body with consciousness and consciousness with the soul. Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day-to-day life and endows skill in the performance of one’s actions.
- BKS Iyengar
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When you understand who and what you are, your radiance projects into the universal radiance and everything around you becomes creative and full of opportunity.
~ Yogi Bhajan
The Seven Chakras:
1. Root Chakra - Represents our foundation and feeling of being grounded.
Location: Base of spine in tailbone area.
Emotional issues: Survival issues such as financial independence, money, and food.
2. Sacral Chakra - Our connection and ability to accept others and new experiences.
Location: Lower abdomen, about 2 inches below the navel and 2 inches in.
Emotional issues: Sense of abundance, well-being, pleasure, sexuality.
3. Solar Plexus Chakra - Our ability to be confident and in-control of our lives.
Location: Upper abdomen in the stomach area.
Emotional issues: Self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem.
4. Heart Chakra - Our ability to love.
Location: Center of chest just above heart.
Emotional issues: Love, joy, inner peace.
5. Throat Chakra - Our ability to communicate.
Location: Throat.
Emotional issues: Communication, self-expression of feelings, the truth.
6. Third Eye Chakra - Our ability to focus on and see the big picture.
Location: Forehead between the eyes.
Emotional issues: Intuition, imagination, wisdom, ability to think and make decisions.
7. Crown Chakra - The highest Chakra represents our ability to be fully connected spiritually.
Location: The very top of the head.
Emotional issues: Inner and outer beauty, our connection to spirituality, pure bliss.
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Evolving from Within
The world calls out for improvement, and more often than not, we are ready and willing to offer advice or admonishments. However, each of us possesses the power to effect a positive shift in energy in ourselves and in those around us. Just as purification of the soul leads to purification of the world, change within leads to change without…
~ Madisyn Taylor
Honor yourself, live authentically
When we are young children, we live authentically, seldom afraid or embarrassed to seek out what we want or to speak our minds. As we grow older, we tend to tuck that authenticity away, putting it aside while we chase our dreams, afraid that it might hinder us in our success…but we never let that freedom go completely. We may conform publicly to society’s expectations while embracing secret passions when alone. We may withhold certain opinions, although this does not change the fact that we possess them.
It is important, however, never to stray too far from that youthful brashness and self-interest, for they are qualities that make you who you are. The authentic you is your true self; and in living authentically, you make time for the things you love and project who you really are. The simplest way to live your truth is to leave the expectations of others behind and act in the way you feel is most worthwhile…
- Madisyn Taylor
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Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.
~ Albert Einstein
Within Reach
Become still,
Glance inward.
Breathe…
Watch them,
Re-assess; allow the unavailing to pass.
Practice, Patience, Presence
It’s all within the palm of your hands.
~ RL.
The true man sees what the eye sees, and does not add to it something that is not there. He hears what the ears hear, and does not detect imaginary undertones or overtones. He - is not busy with hidden meanings.
~ Chuang Tzu
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Chocolate Covered
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Almonds/Cranberries
Raisin Clusters
Gummy Bears
Oreo Cookies
Reveal & Embrace - Uncovering What’s Within.
Sometimes we’ll forget, undermine or just in the weirdest of ways, lack belief. Meaning, we may contemplate our aptitude to achieve certain goals, express something worthy or even try something new.
Yet, when those close to us need to be uplifted, or brought back into reality - we are able to remind them of their capabilities and reassure them of their potential.
Why is it that we have the knowledge, clarity and tools to do so for others but not always ourselves? What limits our ability to constantly know and embrace the strength and capacity to always exceed?
Is dispensing advice merely easier because we are not involved?
Just remember, when you find yourself involved in a situation, you have everything necessary to make the best out of it.
Stay Motivated, Persevere.
Challenge your inner warrior.
~RL.
