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Inspirational, informative and thought provoking, our blog includes daily practices, yoga techniques, recipes and reflections on current and ancient trends in yoga.

 

Inspirations

The Lotus Heart and the Body Politic

In yoga, the lotus is the quintessential symbol for transformation. Along the scaffolding of the spine the ancients imagined the power centers to be like a garland of water borne flowers. And now the body politic is being reimagined by Kamala (the Lotus!) Harris. Her sudden blossoming sure brings hope and …

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The Yoga of Tea

For thousands of years all across Asia, making tea could be likened to yoga practice. Brewing a fine cup of chai includes all the hallmarks of yoga–patience, stillness, an attitude of respect, and refined sensory awareness. The art of tea involves the process of fusion, steeping the leaves so that the …

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Inspirations

Olympic Effortless Effort

What astonishing feats of the human body evident at the Paris Olympics! Performances demonstrate great determination, focus and dedication — all central qualities of a yoga practice. From the yogic point of view, the top Olympic performers exemplify the utmost attribute necessary on the path of yoga — effort without …

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Open Aperture

A yoga practice is like the viewfinder of a 35mm camera. In the beginning, our viewfinder is small and we can only let so much light in. Ideals, opinions, fears and worries narrow our aperture. Sometimes our viewfinder gets stuck in time past due to trauma or shame or self …

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The Now of the Now

Practice is all about being in the now. You can follow your breath, listen to the sound of the wind or feel tiny nerve pulsations under your skin in order to arrive smack dab in the middle of the now. But wait. The now is a temporary thing. Moments flit …

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Inspirations

Going Nude

Perhaps on occasion you enjoy the privilege of wandering around naked in your home. In the blasting heat of the summer what good are clothes? Research suggests that going nude is conducive to the health of the skin. It also boosts immunity and fosters feelings of delight by the release of serotonin. …

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Inspirations

This Wabi Sabi World

Do you ever feel that your life is a bit wonky? Perhaps your health, your marriage, or your career feel somehow out of kilter. Don’t be discouraged, because a lopsided life suggests wabi-sabi, the natural imperfection of being. In Japan, wabi-sabi is captured in the aesthetics of the Zen garden, the arrangement …

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Inspirations

Elevate Your Yoga Practice this August with classes from Prajna Yoga

This August, Prajna Yoga offers a variety of immersive events perfect for deepening your practice and enhancing your well-being. Whether you’re interested in releasing tension, exploring cranial-sacral health, adding some creative flair to your sequences, or pushing your practice to the intermediate level, there’s something for you. Guided by the experienced Tias …

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