My five core mantras during my morning Sun Salutations: Read more
Tag: Yoga
LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM A BUTTERFLY.
Two days ago we spent the day in Moretti, a small locality in Piedmont region, Italy. I accompanied my husband to visit his uncle. Our stay was short but reminded me the beauty of countryside living. Nature. The simple life. Slowing down. Waking up to the sounds of birds singing. Farm to table eating. Clean air. The abundance in what might seem like nothingness.
THAILAND | YOGA RETREAT IN KOH SAMUI.
Yoga retreats are the perfect excuse to take a break from daily responsibilities, unwind, relax and reinvigorate. A few months ago, my friends and I were on the hunt for the best that the universe had to offer. After a zillion searches on yogaretreats.com, we decided on the Sattva Samui Yoga Retreat, which offered the perfect package at an unbeatable price. Read more
YOGA RETREAT IN SIARGAO, PHILIPPINES.
I just came back from my first ever yoga retreat, held in one of the east-most islands of the Philippines, Siargao. Also known as one of the prime surfing destinations in the country, Siargao is a cluster of islands and islets located in the province of Surigao Del Norte. Read more
FIVE THINGS YOGA HAS TAUGHT ME.
1. To appreciate and love my body
Thanks to our Anatomy class during Yoga Teacher Training, I became more enlightened, and thus in-tune with my body and its functionality. I am fascinated by how our bodies move, the different muscles and joints manipulated to get into different positions and how to avoid injuries. Because of this, I have become kinder to my body that allows me to move.
2. To Breathe
Breathe away turbulent thoughts and anxiety to achieve relaxation. Only a relaxed mind can deal with all of life’s slings and arrows.
3. To be open to new things
We tend to stay in our comfort zones practicing things we are familiar with, surrounding ourselves with people who share mutual interests. We are controlled by our beliefs and deny ourselves the freedom to try new things, meet new people, and learn new things.
Yoga training was definitely something out of my comfort zone. And as scary as it was, the experience introduced “me” to “myself”.
4. To be mindful
On or off the mat, being mindful is a skill that I am practicing now more than ever, while listening, talking, walking, eating, practicing yoga, doing house chores, or playing with my son.
When we are mindful, we are consciously present. We are more aware of our thoughts; we are living in the present. We are not missing out on life’s little pleasures thinking about the future or the past. We are here, and we feel alive.
5. Practice makes perfect
When we practice something regularly, we can only get better at it, whether it is a yoga pose, a skill, or a new language.
