People who completely miss the point of knocking really annoy me. Just because you knocked does not give you license to proceed to barge in. If I do not respond or actually say the words “now is not a good time”, it means I do NOT want to talk to you and please go away.
It’s just one of my pet peeves…trying to breathe my way through it :)
“Bliss is a constant state of mind, undisturbed by gain or loss.”
Learning to just let life happen and roll with the punches is hard to do. We live in a society that is so focused on schedules, due dates and future goals that it becomes easy to let setbacks and detours ruin our states of mind. Let your life be like your practice. Allow yourself to be present, mindful and really feel every breath and movement. When something is uncomfortable, breathe through it and just let everything be ok. Staying present will help you hold on to your bliss!
—Osho
I am completely, irrevocably and unashamedly head over heels in love with teaching yoga. From that very first tremulous class two years ago to today I still have not found a higher elation than that I feel after leading my fellow yogis through their practices. I am honored to share my practice and my passion with others, and each time I open my heart and give myself to a class I know that this is exactly what I am meant to do. My goal for each class is to allow my love for yoga to translate into my sequences, words and adjustments so that each and every student feels safe and nurtured.
Coming from a background of planning and strict schedules, it was a natural reaction when I first started teaching to try to map out each and every class- down to a perfectly timed savasana. However, the more time I spend lending myself to my students, the further I have been able to move away from that. I approach class with no expectations, and allow myself to let the yoga flow through me naturally. Just as I ask my students to be genuine and sincere in their practice- not forcing any of the movements and just allowing themselves to be present- I too try to let go and let the asanas flow straight from the heart.
It is hard to let go and just be ok with what happens. We want so badly to know what life has in store for us; we rearrange our lives to fit that image of the future we think we want. But I have found the most positive and notable periods of growth in my life have been those in which I just let myself be in whatever situation I come upon. In my life as well as in my practice I learned that by breathing and completely inhabiting the space that I have in that exact moment, I create even more space to grow and flourish.
Take me here!
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However long the break, however off course I seem to be, finding the mat and my practice is like coming home. It is comparable to that feeling I get when I go back to my hometown after a long time away. It is a feeling of safety, security and comfort. It really is funny how going back to the house you grew up in takes you right back where you belong. Memories of being a child, being taken care of and watched over soothe the heartaches and stresses of the real world. The wonderful thing about yoga is that the asanas evoke the same feelings. As I move through the familiar flows and postures, I am reminded that I am taken care of and loved. Everything is ok. I can be in this uncomfortable posture and just breathe through it. I can be in any uncomfortable situation, breathe and come out of it stronger and accomplished.
Had to reblog! He’s one of my faves!
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Morning sun salutes + coconut water 😊
Sweet Potato Home Fries
Ingredients
2 small or 1 medium sweet potato
1 tbsp coconut oil
Directions
Chop sweet potatoes into bite-sized squares. Melt coconut oil in skillet and add potatoes. Cover and flip potatoes occasionally until they are soft and edges are browned.
Healthy Scramble
Ingredients
You can really use any veggies you like, and I tend to mix it up depending on what I have on hand. Today I used:
1 small zucchini
1 small onion
2 big handfuls spinach
2 Chicken and Apple Sausages
1 tbsp coconut oil
Splash coconut milk
5 eggs
Directions
Chop veggies. Melt coconut oil in skillet, saute zucchini and onions until soft. Add spinach and cook to the texture of your liking (longer=less crunch). Slice sausages into pieces however big or small you like and throw them in skillet until edges get nice and brown. Scramble eggs in a medium sized bowl, add a splash of coconut milk and mix for a few seconds longer. Once veggies and sausage are done to your liking, add eggs. Using a spatula, mix and turn scramble until eggs are fully cooked.
Enjoy!
I really like the sweetness of the potatoes with the subtle coconut taste. If you are not a huge coconut fan, macadamia nut oil or olive oil are great substitutes.
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