yoga
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How to Feel Your Feelings: From Body Awareness to Emotional Release
Learn to let go, and how to feel your feelings. This article discusses practical insights and empowering tools to identify, express, and release your emotions, unraveling the secrets of self-compassion and the art of letting go. Wearing Pain Like a Trophy I held onto my pain and trauma for 25 years. I didn’t know I…
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A Secular Interpretation of Heaven & Hell: Enlightenment & Despair
From Faith, To Disbelief, and Back Again I’ve been spending a lot of time wrapped up in spiritual literature as of late. On my recent trip to Hawaii, I visited a Buddhist temple, and picked up a book on the teachings of Buddha. I’ve also started reading the critically-acclaimed book by Eckhart Tolle, The Power…
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Introduction to Chakras: Your Inner Energy Centers
Uncover the lessons to be learned from chakras, their history, and their role in holistic well-being. Learn how to balance and harmonize these vital energy sources for a life of inner harmony and growth. A Skeptic Beginner Not so long ago, I sat cross-legged on a yoga mat, skeptical and unsure. Yoga had already begun…
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Mindfulness and Meditation for Beginners – Not Gurus
The art of truly living in the present moment often feels like a distant and elusive dream. It’s easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle, constantly planning for the future or ruminating on the past.
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How To Regulate Your Nervous System for a Balanced Life
While I was growing up, I never learned how to properly express and convey my emotions. Over a long period of time, this led to extreme regulation and emotional dysfunction. I was constantly on-edge, waiting for the next minor inconvenience to completely ruin my day. Luckily, now I know that I don’t have to live…
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active rest: for fitness and healing
So you finally did the darn thing and started your fitness regimen – congratulations! This is a serious challenge that takes a lot of motivation, willpower, and truly hard work to achieve. Maybe you’re even starting to look forward to your workout routine, and you’ve learned that consistency is key in maintaining your momentum. Now…
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How Yoga Changed My Life
Before practicing yoga, I often felt overwhelmed and stressed. I would struggle with anxiety and difficulty in managing my thoughts and emotions. However, through the physical practice of yoga and the mindfulness techniques taught within it, I have gained a powerful tool for managing my mental and emotional wellbeing.