Diwali: Guiding Me from Darkness to Light
The profound meaning of Diwali and its personal significance to me.
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The profound meaning of Diwali and its personal significance to me.
My journey with meditation and its profound impact on my well-being and daily life.
Explaining what Reiki is and debunking misconceptions.
Resistance to the concept was probably a lesson in itself.
Meeting the Venerable Lama taught me about compassion, meditation, and the art of sand mandalas.
True self-esteem can change our lives.
Anger is a really good friend.
Now that social media has become an extension of our own communities, a lot of negative perspectives and habits have made their way from the digital world to our real one. By becoming aware of your emotions and actions, you can get past the bad side of social media and enjoy the company of your social circle.
As we all come out of isolation, I find myself teetering between wanting to hang back in the world of the remote, or to bring myself deeply into community.
Childbirth marks a very significant turning point in the life of a woman. This is a story of perseverance, growth, and love.
Oh, avoidance. It’s often soaked with judgement and disguised as a different and “better” plan.
Pay attention to your inner experiences without trying to change or hold onto them.
Offering positivity during the pandemic – and beyond.
Bali is three sticks of incense: Faith. Ritual. Service.
I hope this poem can exist as a moment in time from my life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Once this love is realized, all fear disappears, and the true talents of that person emerge.
When life gives you lemons, try *not* making lemonade.
Through our actions, the world changes.
What sort of teacher would I be if I didn’t share some of my “less than” moments, some of my epic fails?
I’ll give you a hint: they’re not the three you’re thinking of.
Soothing blue like a crystal from the sea, Aquamarine is the birthstone for those born in the month of March.
Ritual adds keystone consistency to life.
February babies inherit one of the world’s most beloved gemstones there is: amethyst. Amethyst is an exceptionally well-known and prominent gemstone, notable not only for
Changing my relationship to chronic pain.
From frustrated and mindless furniture assembly to in-my-body, grounded presence.
Make yoga and meditation part of your company culture for optimal workforce.
Plus, a special offer on January birthstone jewelry for BTO readers!
You are formally invited to experience the art of concentration.
We will practice the following breathing techniques: Kapalabhati, Box Breathing, and Nadi Shodhana.
Lessons on harvesting equanimity and being truly alive.
The good news is that we can train our minds to be useful and happy.
It’s usually not on the mat where you see the shift.
December babies have an abundance of blue stones to choose from.
2 questions + 1 principle = 3 yogic guides
Situational spirit animals can be messengers during difficult times. Learn the spiritual meaning behind this feathered friend.
What to do when you might be feeling a desire to reconnect with someone.
The greatest teacher and the biggest pain in the butt.
We don’t know what tomorrow holds for us. We actually never did.
Plus, an exclusive discount for Breathe readers!
The one thing you can always change is your mind.
Fire is the agent of great change, an imperative element of transformation.
Can you guess what they are?
My journey back to hope.
My ‘seva’ words of wisdom for you.
Personal reflections on the ‘Bhagavad Gita.’
How I started making more space for meditation in my schedule.
May it be a catalyst for living more balanced and compassionate lives in a post-pandemic world.
Blue-sapphire is a royal stone of spiritual truth and wisdom.
Plus understanding Native American animal symbolism.
What I’ve practiced both on and off the mat helped me cope with the recent loss of my pet – during the pandemic.
A poem inspired by existential questions.
Shifting our way of being can help improve our connection with those around us.
Even (and especially) during chaos.
Get to know our yoga teacher and trainer.
What I learned during BTY’s Summer Challenge.
Inspired by “Things to Do in the Belly of the Whale” by Dan Albergotti
Peridot may be common, but its history and benefits are otherworldly.
How we can understand and embody yoga right now.
When was the last time you took time to thank yourself?
How my first experience with Kundalini Yoga changed the course of my life.
A poem by one of Breathe Together Yoga’s beloved students.
Applying Chinese wisdom to the global pandemic.
The scent of roses represents home for me.
A free video about Emotional Freedom Tapping (EFT).
Understanding the trauma exposure response is crucial to preventing harm to yourself – and others.
The power is the animal’s softness within, not the spiky protective layer.
Poetry is the language of the heart and soul.
Understanding the Sanskrit work ‘maitri,’ with the help of Pema Chodron.
This meditation practice has many benefits.
When we know better, may we do better.
It’s Sunday, and it almost doesn’t matter if it’s not.
In both Buddhism and Hinduism, ‘kleshas’ are known as the seeds of suffering.
Plus why it’s so beneficial.
June babies, you have options.
Poetry amid pandemic.
The baseline we create in class can invoke a sense of peacefulness that becomes the new normal.
We are, in many ways, walking the talk of yoga when we do this work.
Finding courage in the face of life’s uncertainties.
It’s time we get ready for sustained study, struggle, and focus.
Ask yourself these questions when deciding “so what now?”
The only way out of pain and discomfort is through.
In this third heart to heart, the JOY founder and teacher shares her most-loved books as a yoga student and teacher.
We’re still all in it together.
Understanding childhood wounds and generational trauma is an important part of the conversation.
Life is a creative act.
Understanding empathy’s double edge, according to a Buddhist teacher.
“Can I accept what is and decide what to do, or not to do, in this moment?”
In this second heart to heart, the JOY founder and teacher shares a journaling practice for new yoga teachers.
AKA how I’m coping during quarantine.
Accepting what we can’t control and changing what we can.
How to support your well-being during this – and any – uncertain transition.
This is a new chapter.
Plus, how owning it, no matter the outcome, can be freeing and empowering.
In this first heart to heart, the JOY founder and teacher shares about cultivating a consistent home practice.
Try this technique the next time you’re feeling distracted.
May our words improve the silence.
Here’s how to find beauty in the ordinary.
Take it one point at a time, and notice the changes in yourself and others.
Plus, a special discount to shop Indriya jewelry, just for BTO readers!
20+ ways to connect with yourself while sheltering in place.
Especially powerful to use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 simple steps, plus 4 reasons to consider.
Plus an exercise for forgiveness.
According to Kundalini Yoga technologies.
Can you make your hearts kiss?
Reflections on having compassion for ourselves and others during times of uncertainty.
Starting with deciding who gets a front-row seat in your life
In response to recent Yogi Bhajan allegations.
When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.
Roll to one side and prop yourself up for many benefits.
Get present by engaging your senses.
Consider these questions the next time you’re in an uncomfortable situation.
When we give to others, we give to ourselves.
One small step for you, one giant leap for your soul.
A lesson in surrendering (and shifting priorities).
What goes around comes around… or does it?
How to build resilience with a fast-paced lifestyle.
Take these steps to develop healthy communication with your family.
The kids’ edition of our monthly ‘Mindfulness of Emotions’ column
3 practices to help you shift from thinking to feeling
It’s never too late to learn something new.
Take it from me – don’t wait until you’re choking to recommit to your pranayama.
Find love where it has always been.
Simple ideas to get you started
3 ways to find the anecdote to isolation.
What to do if you’re experiencing enmeshment.
(aka how to deal with CVS on Valentine’s Day)
Creating boundaries can enhance your resiliency and shorten your recovery time.
These four Buddhist virtues pave the way.
Find out why he’s beloved by many, especially in our community.
These yoga teachings shed light on roots of mindlessness.
Try any of these techniques the next time you want to reconnect with yourself.
Plus why they add up to the best relationship I’ve ever been in.
In this month’s ‘Mindfulness of Emotions’ column, we’re tackling the green monster.
Before you self-diagnose, consider if your body is asking you for this.
Fully integrated, this is the end of suffering.
“If you are lost, start again.” – S.N. Goenka
Try these 6 easy steps to achieve your goals this year.
Carry these teachings with you all year long.
What a can of green beans taught me about growing up.
Lean on compassion to handle difficult times.
Alternate-nostril breathing can help you survive – and thrive – the season.
Kindness has the power to bring sunshine to a cloudy day.
Continuing to explore joy in the monthly column, ‘Mindfulness of Emotions.’
Try these four simple steps the next time you’re feeling anxious.
Start with these five steps to identify your core values.
Read chapter five of the spiritual teacher and author’s latest book.
Try these simple steps to replace negative thought patterns with a more positive experience.
Learn how the simple act of forgiving allows room for peace to enter.
A combined perspective of physics and spiritualism.
Reflecting on lessons my grandma taught me.
It’s not an emotion, but a state of being.
Learning from people (and places) we don’t always agree with.
Bet you didn’t know the renowned yoga teacher and author loves his daily dose of hot chocolate.
The impact on brain development (plus some glitter).
“If only” could be the reason you’re stuck.
How one little seed grew into a support system.
Solitude is the fortitude of strength.
Beat the burnout.
Bring intention and action into your home.
It may not be your enemy after all.
Five contributors weigh in on what they’re taking away.
90 seconds may be what you are missing.
Learn what an embodied spirituality even means.
I had to shift my vocabulary, even in my own head.
The correlation between telomeres (what are those?!) and your health.
Tap into a complete presence of mind and body.
Plus four ways to implement them!
You’ll never guess the second step.
What science has to say about emotions.
Recommendations to generate those “good” chemicals.
Tending to your physical body.
Take your gratitude lists to the next level.
This is the perfect practice to give a taste of Yin Yoga’s relaxing nature. The lower body and the spine will feel the love during and after this practice.
Join us to practice Surya Namaskaram (Sun Salutations). Create space between your daily activities in the morning or any time of the day to practice yoga for 15 minutes.