One of the reasons our bodies, minds, and souls resonate with and attune to nature is that we aren’t humans in nature; we are nature. (Pause and consider this for a moment…) On the mat, chakra practices can help us tap into the various elements of the natural world that reside within ourselves.
Read MoreIn the spirit of reigniting our connections, I want to share with you this Metta-inspired practice, which is one of the most powerful ones I’ve experienced for increasing compassion for ourselves and each other.
Read MoreListening meditation is simple, and anyone can do it anywhere. Essentially, we are training in being open and receptive. Eventually, listening meditation becomes an opportunity not only to cultivate a spacious attitude but also to be able to wait quietly for the unknown without expectations or fixed thinking.
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How does our practice help stoke our creative process? In my inspiring conversation with my friend, New York Times best-selling author Dani Shapiro, we talk about the ways that yoga and meditation help Dani tap into her voice and imagination, in order to fuel her writing.
Plus, after our talk, I’ll lead a portable practice you can try on your mat or in a chair whenever you need to recharge and reset, so you can share your unique gifts with the world.
More about Dani Shapiro
Dani Shapiro is the author of the New York Times best-selling memoir, Inheritance. Her other books include the memoirs Hourglass, Still Writing, Devotion, and Slow Motion, and five novels including Black & White and Family History. Dani’s podcast, Family Secrets, is an iTunes Top 10 podcast and features stories from guests who—like Dani—have uncovered life-altering and long-hidden secrets from their families’ past. Learn more at danishaprio.com.
It is the perfect time to open the windows of your heart and “spring clean” by taking your practice outdoors. Especially since we've been spending so much time indoors — and perhaps alone — we can feel a little extra stuck and isolated right now. Reconnecting with nature as the grass turns green and the trees begin to bloom can balance these heavy feelings by opening the heart chakra.
Read MoreThose who practice restorative yoga report that they experience a wide range of benefits—including increased energy, decreased anxiety, relief of chronic pain, quicker recovery time, and a better overall ability to manage stress in their lives.
That doesn’t surprise me, as rest is a prerequisite for healing and well-being, and restorative yoga is the ultimate training ground for learning the skills needed to rest deeply and release habitual tension.
Read MoreAt the core of our body lies the psoas. The psoas is a long muscle that connects the legs to the spine. When you feel unsafe, this muscle contracts. In fact, it’s said to be the very first muscle activated if you need to fight, flee, or freeze.
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