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Sagittarius 08 & Honest Self Expression

The Yoga of Self Expression

The goal of yoga is to know our selves. In these terms, our self is defined as our true nature, the part of us unconditioned by judgments of good or bad.

 

Scorpio 08 - The Money Issue

Let It Flow

Years ago, ruffling through the yoga section at a local bookstore, I picked up a book by Kundalini Yoga teacher Gurmukh. I happened to open to a page where she discussed money. In it she wrote something like "If you are ever worried about money, drink a lot of water. Then you will see how everything flows."

Virgo 08

Relax and Be Here

As we move toward the end of long stretches of daylight and outdoor socializing, it's worth savoring the last days of summer. Since we do not control time, we cannot extend the seasons, but we can choose how we relate to what is happening. Each time we stop and take a slow, conscious breath, we become more present in the moment.

Leo 08

Strengthen Your Center With Half Moon Pose and Follow Your Heart With Wide-Angle Forward Bends

Without a strong center, we fall over. With a strong center we can reach out to have adventures and play in the world. It’s a fear of falling (both physically and mentally) that prevents us from taking the risks necessary to follow our deepest desires.

cancer 08

Frogs Stay Cool in the Summer

Swimming, bathing, or simply soaking in a river are wonderful summertime practices. Next time you go for a dip, try to feel all the sensations of the water against your skin and notice how your body temperature changes in response to the water. To prepare the body for swimming, practice Mandukasana, frog pose.  

Gemini 08

Breathe In Summer

The word yoga means "to yoke" or to unite. Yogic practices are designed to bring the varied aspects of ourselves into balance. Through these practices, we have the opportunity to move from feeling disconnected to feeling connected. When we no longer feel separate from our environment, each other, and within ourselves, we are in the state of yoga.

Taurus 08

Sky Gazing

Sky gazing is a technique that strengthens our connection with the natural environment and relaxes our minds. We can use it to welcome the summer season, allow the sky to open up, and in turn, remind us of the true nature of our minds.

 

Aries 08

A New Beginning

When spring arrives, people tend to be outside more and to spend a little less time sleeping. Our energy increases as we receive more light and respond to the earth’s natural renewal. We might feel inspired to start a new activity, quit our jobs, or even fall in love.

 

Pisces 08

The Practice of Being

Usually practiced as the very last pose of a yoga session, savasana marks the death of our practice and the transition into the rest of our life, allowing the birth of a new and fresh experience. 

Aquarius 08

Stay Energized Through the Winter Months

Yoga is a helpful tool to uplift our bodies and minds and to remind us that our feeling of bondage or liberation depend on our attitude.

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