“Change has considerable psychological impact on the human mind. To the fearful it is threatening because it means that things may get worse. To the hopeful it is encouraging because things may get better. To the confident it is inspiring because the challenge exists to make things better.” – King Whitney Jr. I found this yearsContinue reading “Reading: Change”
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Reading: Take Action
I tend to recall and share this every spring. “Do not wait for strength before setting out, for immobility will weaken you further. Do not wait to see clearly before starting; one has to walk toward the light. When you take the first step and accomplish that tiny little act, the necessity of which mayContinue reading “Reading: Take Action”
Reading: Georg Feuerstein on “Mindfulness”
Originally posted 4/9/2013: From Georg Feuerstein’s book Yoga Gems: “So long as we are on automatic, we are propelled by our own habit patterns, and this merely reproduces our state of unenlightenment. The moment we introduce mindfulness, however, we can control undesirable thoughts, motivations, emotions, and actions and activate their positive counterparts.” – Georg Feuerstein With renewal of spring, I wasContinue reading “Reading: Georg Feuerstein on “Mindfulness””
Reading: Freedom of choice
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” – Viktor Frankl
Reading: Self-healing
“When we are in pain, we become self-centered and myopic. When we heal, we become more empathetic, self-less, and sympathetic to the pain and welfare of others. It is our gift to others to heal ourselves.” — Max Strom Love this reminder of importance of the practice of yoga or any healing practice.
Reading: skill in action
“A great phase in man’s advancement is that in which he passes from subconscious to conscious control of his own mind and body.” F.M. Alexander Yes! We are all on the spectrum…and experience reminds me the spectrum is HUUUGE!
Reading: off the deep end?
Found this great one on the On The Mat Yoga Studio website, where I’ll be teaching Deep Stretch on Feb 21st. Thanks for sharing Ramsay – Love it! “Remember it doesn’t matter how deep into a posture you go — what does matter is who you are when you get there.” Max Strom GreatContinue reading “Reading: off the deep end?”
Teacher Spotlight from The Yoga Loft Marblehead
The Yoga Loft Marblehead Spotlight on Vito Politano What was your first yoga experience? Following neck strain from the stress of life changes (divorce, move, etc), the physical therapist recommended yoga as way to continue the healing after my “20 sessions ” were up. I reluctantly started practicing, and haven’t stopped. What made you become aContinue reading “Teacher Spotlight from The Yoga Loft Marblehead”
Reading: Happy New Year!
I wanted to share this RUMI poem that was shared with me for the new year. I’m grateful for Toni and Susana for sharing this with me. THE GUEST HOUSE This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes As an unexpectedContinue reading “Reading: Happy New Year!”
Reading: B.K.S. Iyengar’s Serenity Prayer
“Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured.” — B.K.S. Iyengar “…and the wisdom to know the difference.” I was reminded of this quote with B.K.S. Iyengar’s birthday this past Monday the 14th. This reminds me of the Serenity Prayer. A benefit of practice that is foreverContinue reading “Reading: B.K.S. Iyengar’s Serenity Prayer”