Posts Tagged ‘mindfulness’
Can Music Be a Form of Meditation? The Practice of Deep Listening
Think about the last time you truly listened to a song. Not while driving, answering emails, cooking dinner, or scrolling through your phone. Not as something playing quietly in the…
Read MoreWhat Is Aparigraha? The Yoga Practice of Letting Go
We spend much of our lives learning how to hold on. We hold on to possessions, relationships, routines, expectations, accomplishments, identities, and ideas about how life is supposed to unfold.…
Read MoreWhat Is Santosha? The Yoga Practice of Enough
There is always something else we could be working toward. A better job, a healthier routine, a stronger body, a calmer mind, a more organized home, or simply a version…
Read MoreWhat If Your Best Self Has Been There All Along?
Spend just a few minutes scrolling through social media or browsing the self-help section of a bookstore, and you’ll notice a common message: becoming a better version of yourself has…
Read MoreThe Eight Limbs of Yoga: Discovering the Philosophy Beyond the Poses
For many people, yoga begins as a physical practice. It may start with the hope of improving flexibility, building strength, reducing stress, or simply finding a healthier way to move…
Read More5 Ways to Practice Mindfulness Outdoors This Summer
Summer invites us outside. The days are longer, the mornings are brighter, and the natural beauty surrounding Eugene offers countless opportunities to slow down and reconnect with the present moment.…
Read MoreA Reflection on Freedom, Community, and Mindfulness This Juneteenth
Juneteenth marks an important moment in American history. Celebrated each year on June 19, it commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas learned of their…
Read MoreHow to Rest and Recharge: What Yoga Teaches Us About Recovery
Most people know when they are tired. What is often harder to recognize is whether they are truly resting. In a culture that celebrates productivity, busyness, and constant stimulation, many…
Read MoreHow to Build a Consistent Yoga Practice That Fits Real Life
One of the biggest reasons people struggle to maintain a yoga practice has nothing to do with motivation. More often, it has to do with expectations. Many people begin a…
Read MoreThe Summer Version of You Starts Now
Summer has a way of arriving quickly. One minute routines feel steady and familiar. The next, calendars begin filling with travel plans, weekend events, later evenings, social gatherings, and shifting…
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