Our feet carry us through this life. They bear our weight and they connect us to our foundation on earth. Many, many beings have walked this earth to experience life's beautiful, raw energy. We are just one precious, singular manifestation among them.

In many eastern traditions, the feet are considered to be both sacred and profane. Guests are offered water to cleanse their feet upon entering the home of their host. Many rituals and prayers around the world commence with the cleansing of the feet. In this spirit, we begin our ritual of cleansing the feet.

Yoga Toolbox: How to Practice PRANAYAMA Breathing Techniques for Vitality and Longevity

The breath may seem so simple, but it is so profound. It is intimately linked to and has a direct influence on the body, mind, and emotions. Breathing techniques like Bhramari Pranayama have also been shown be incredibly effective self-regulation techniques for anyone suffering from anxiety and PTSD. It is no wonder techniques to control and direct the breath have been practiced for centuries, especially techniques to prepare yoga practitioners for the journey inward toward concentration, contemplation, and meditation.

#YOGAOFLIVING | How Yoga helped me as an Occupational Therapist

It can be said that the negative energy that whirls around us in the world is an outward manifestation of the whirlwind of energy going on within ourselves. This can manifest outwardly through our words, deeds and thoughts, pervading our body, mind and soul. Occupational Therapist and yogini, Theresa Wagner talks the art of maintaining a safe, nourishing environment and making the commitment to safeguarding that environment for oneself and others through the practice of ahimsā, or non-harming.

YOGATheresa WagnerNovember 23, 2015YOGA OF LIVING, 8 limbs, yamas, ahimsa, self-love, off the mat, guest blog, philosophy in practice, PHILOSOPHYComment

Ahimsa: The Yoga of Non-violence

The greatest writings we have on yoga are linked by a shared belief in non-violence. If you have been connected with the practice of yoga for some time, you have likely come across the practice of non-violence (sanskrit: ahimsā). Our greatest modern yogis, Gandhi among them, based their life's meaning on this principle, which is often said to be the essence of yoga. How do we bring this principle into our practice and our lives?

YOGAJolisa NadineNovember 14, 2015PHILOSOPHY, yoga sutras, 8 limbs, yamas, ahimsa, sankskrit, mind, spirit, activisimComment

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