Evolve, from the Latin evolvere “to unroll, roll out, roll forth, unfold.” It’s what we do. Here, embodied, we roll, on this planet of ours around the Sun. We roll from one day into the next, one phase of life to another. Our lives unfold before us. I think we assume that there is a progression,…
Are you afraid of the dark? Have you not realized that your eyes will adjust, that your hands and your ears, and your nose can also see? There is seeing that is more subtle than guided by the sun. There is a brilliant light, astonishing in the winter. It is reflected in the snow. It…
It’s that season again… colder temps, shorter days, and kindred traditions have us spending more time indoors, surrounded by stuff (which for some of us, includes people and pets and plants.) It’s not just physical stuff. It’s also aspirations and disappointment and sometimes, it’s just too much. Schedules get packed like sardines, inboxes overflow, that…
In this case the waves are on land. I’m on the Belt Parkway to JFK, before 7 am and already it’s bumper to bumper. A stream of tail lights weaves its way between the majestic maples and oaks that persist alongside all of the people here. Their leaves scream their brilliant swan song as the…
Equanimity is the 10th perfection practice. It is a position of poise. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali tell us that equanimity is one of the best homes for the heart. Equanimity is especially helpful when facing pleasure or pain, and, when dealing with those whose actions are not aligned with our values. BKS Iyengar (my…
Yoga for Mental Health is a wonderful way to nourish mind, body, and spirit. We need to be nourished on all of these levels in order to thrive. Yoga shows us how. The word itself means to yolk or bind together. To practice yoga is to practice connecting. It is wisdom in action. The eight…
Lovingkindness is the 9/10 Paramis (Perfection) practice that we have been studying in our Evolve mindfulness courses this year. Lovingkindness is sometimes otherwise known as goodwill, benevolence, or simply, kindness. It is one of the practices that help us to reveal and preserve an open heart and a calm mind. In the Yoga Sutras lovingkindness…
5 practical and effective tips to help manage your mood with seasonal affective disorder.
Yoga for runners has been a thing for a long time. Runners and yogis have a lot in common but the eight limbs of yoga might be new to those who equate yoga with stretching. This yoga for runners connection runs a little deeper.
Chair pose is one of our 10 Essential Postures. Learn why it’s so important and how to weave it in to your everyday practice.
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