Starting this month I will be teaching a class once a month for free at Dahlonega Spa Resort. The name of this free class is Seva Sunday. What does that mean you might ask? “Selfless service or Seva (Punjabi: ਸੇਵਾ) is a service which is performed without any expectation of result or award for the performing it. Such services can […]
Read more "The meaning of Seva…"I have always been one of those people that likes to “do” things. I am not just an observer. I tend to be an action person. Ironically, I spend most of my days in stillness with others or teaching Yoga classes and inviting each student to find stillness in each aspect of the postures. When […]
Read more "A break from work…"Written by Leisa McDonald According to Ayurveda, all matter is a unique combination of the 5 Great Elements (Mahabhutas). The elements combine to form three major energies (doshas): Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Vata is the combination of the elements of air and space and their dry, light, cold, rough, subtle, mobile and clear qualities. It […]
Read more "Ayurveda, an Introduction to the Doshas"written by Caroline Donahue for NGYCMindy The benefits of aromatherapy have been enumerated in countless articles, blogs, books, magazines, and more for many, many years. Eastern medicine has relied on aromatherapy via essential oils for centuries, and the West has finally started hopping on the bandwagon. Thankfully, we do know that oils are beneficial for […]
Read more "Oils That Help with Holiday Stress"5. Pratyahara – (Withdrawal of the Senses) Pratyahara is the withdrawal from the outer world as experienced through our senses so we may journey farther inwards towards a more dispassionate, objective observance of ourselves. This can often be the hardest limb of Yoga. To withdraw from the way we see the world and truly observe […]
Read more "Limb #5…withdrawal…"Pranayama – (Breath Control) Pranayama techniques develop mastery of one’s breath, a usually sub-conscious process is brought under conscious control. Pranayama reveals the intimate connections between mind, body, breath and emotions on an even more subtle level, allowing still deeper penetration inwards. The practice of breathing is tantamount to a complete experience when practicing Yoga. […]
Read more "Limb # 4 of Yoga…."Well I have done it now! On Saturday night I clearly stated out loud what I wanted to happen in order for me to apply for NGYC to become a Yoga Alliance Registered School. I stated EXACTLY what I wanted. Then, as I watched to my amazement things happened and all that I needed was […]
Read more "Asking for what you want…."Dreams, we all have them. Most are wishes upon stars, errant thoughts or sometimes contemplations of “what if” but me, well I tend to just jump right in after them. One of my inner codes is similar to words from a Tom Petty song: “Yeah runnin’ down a dream That never would come to me […]
Read more "My dream of a Yoga Center here in Dahlonega!"As most of you know I was gone for a few days this month to continue my Yoga Certification. Several of you have asked if it was good or if I enjoyed it. I am quick to say both however, now that I have more time, the truth is, it was revolutionary. The practice of […]
Read more "Education…."So of course I use this blog as a platform for thoughts, inspiration and experiences. Needless to say, this experience left me questioning where I was and what was going on. Seriously. Here goes the story: Sitting outside the Yoga studio in my very nice little town of Dahlonega, GA and I overhear a conversation. […]
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