April 07, 2016

A Little + Often = A Lot!

April 07, 2016/ jillian pransky

The Sanskrit word for happiness is santosha. Well, actually, santosha is translated more closely as contentment. And contentment is more like equanimity than our typical understanding of “happiness.” Equanimity is the ability to stay grounded, relaxed and open to whatever is happening. It’s the freedom to be present and in the moment. It’s not wanting things to be different or suffering from the exhaustion and disappointment of trying to control and make everything ‘right.’

March 31, 2016

5 Easy Ways to Help You Lift Up Along With Spring

March 31, 2016/ jillian pransky

Add All or Any of These Energizing and Uplifting Moves to Your Spring Routine

March 24, 2016

The Secret to Beginning Again as We Prepare For Rebirth and Renewal

March 24, 2016/ jillian pransky

As we enter this season of rebirth, we naturally grow more attentive to what we may want to cultivate and grow. With this in mind, I recently read The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, a collection of the most common regrets of the dying, written by a palliative nurse. It’s not surprising to see what made the list, as they are all things that touch each of our lives as we struggle to pay attention to and make time for things that we truly love.

March 17, 2016

A Meditation To Welcome Spring

March 17, 2016/ jillian pransky

It would be an amazing experiment to witness the changes this Yang energy creates every day. For instance, if you were to scoop up some soil from the ground today, and then every day until say May 1, it would be remarkable to observe the it metamorphoses from contracted, dense, dry, and brittle earth into moist, malleable, fragrant dirt; pulsating with insects and juicy vegetation of all kinds.

March 10, 2016

8 Steps to Spring Clean Your Organs

March 10, 2016/ jillian pransky

Spring is ruled by the organs of liver and gallbladder, our main organs for cleansing and processing toxins. Our liver processes allergens that come from pollen and pollution, but if our liver is taxed, it has a hard time working as smoothly. It's time to give these organs a little break. Think of it like an oil change for your body.

March 03, 2016

Design Your Own Re-Creation

March 03, 2016/ jillian pransky

This is the season of release and renewal; new beginnings. Soon, we will being to feel the helpful rigor of spring taking hold and the return of Yang energy. We are talking about the ‘major’ uplifting energy needed to crack a seed and allow it to grow into a budding plant: it is time for growth and expansion.

October 01, 2015

The Elements & The Equinox Retreat in Costa Rica's Blue Zone

October 01, 2015/ jillian pransky

This coming spring, in the spirit of transformation, I'm changing things up. I'll be traveling to Costa Rica's pristine beaches, endless ocean and expansive lush forests to host my Spring Equinox retreat at Blue Spirit Retreat Center with Pravassa. This paradise is guaranteed to dissolve every tension and restore your energy, fluidity, and joy.

Envision yourself practicing yoga everyday, away from daily responsibilities and routines--it has the power to create creates incredible shifts! You'll be steps away from the beautiful beaches, amidst fresh jungle air, and you'll be fed delicious organic meals. This retreat will have you feeling completely renewed.

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