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Full Moon Practices

  In India the full moon is referred to as the Guru Purnima (moon), the Guru and the moon are considered the source of wisdom.  The moon is also believed to represent our intuition, mind, emotions, creativity, sensitivity, and the great feminine power.  The full moon brings closure, death (to a situation or feeling), change, rebirth, and manifestation. It is a time where we can reflect on those things that no longer serve and give ourselves honor and nourishment in…

Inspired By Pain

Robin Bird burning Like a Phoenix Rising I melt in the heart of pain Where I fight to come alive again! Recently I have been held captive by a series of long, and seemingly unbearable episodes of migraines, spine and joint pain. Not to mention a rather pessimistic approach. Yes, that’s right, even a yogi can have periods of doubt and struggle. For those of you that don’t know…I am human, and sometimes I even swear, and eat chocolate and…

Kindness

While waiting outside in line for an iced tea with about eight other people I noticed a man of questionable demographic approach, perhaps homeless, but not sure.  He had shaggy, layered clothing, the soles of his shoes were quiet worn but still looked incredibly durable, and a big backpack creatively reinforced with duct tape strapped to his back.  However, he had the softest, non threatening presence about him; something was drawing me towards him.  Interestingly enough I noticed the other…

Yoga on a Plate: Moving Inward with Conscious Eating

I challenged myself with an assignment to eat four meals in silence and solitude to simply explore an area of my every day life that is so important and yet so over looked. When I was single I had a weekly dinner date with myself at a nice restaurant and sat with a book or journal (people were always confused when I said no one was joining me).  But I don’t think I ever just sat and ate.  Now that…