Purity – Saucha – Sauca – Cleanliness
In yoga philosophy there are the 8 limbs of yoga and within these are the "Yama & Niyama". These are basically a little blueprint for living a more fulfilling life. I have studied these often from many teachers. I love hearing different perspectives and translations. I do not believe that any one translation is more [...]
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Exploration of the Yoga Sutra – Nirodha
The Yoga Sutra are one of the most studied texts in yoga. Reverend Jaganath Carrera describes the yoga sutra as: "the science of joy and a blueprint for living a deeply satisfying life. It is a timeless spiritual classic whose appeal is founded on a profound and unerring understanding of the human condition. Not simply [...]
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Bee Messy, Bee Glossy, Bee YOU
I am very exhausted from the BUTI certification so forgive me if I ramble. Last night I had a pure moment of bliss. My basement was filled with the sounds of both of my sons joking and playing ping pong, together, as in they could almost seem like they liked each other. My daughter was [...]
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To the BEEutiful woman of our hive
For many years I planned and researched and wrote and re-wrote plans for a community based wellness center. Mostly I was hunting for a partner. The type of woman who would take my hand and support me, help me rise to the best I can be. I never found that business partner, but what I [...]
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Little Seedling
"Plant this tender seedling in the garden of manifold bounties, water it from the fountains of loving-kindness may grow into a strong, healthy plant through Connection, Grace and Community." - Adapted from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, A Selection of Bahá’í Prayers and Holy Writings, page 19. I am taking this moment to count some blessings. For many years now I have [...]
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Donation based yoga and meditation for everyone, my goals and why.
When I was 9 years old, I had a school teacher that figured out teaching her kids yoga and meditation made her job easier. I am grateful beyond words for this gift! Just after this I experienced my first of many significant trauma’s and when nothing else worked to get me through, I found hiding [...]
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My Magical Dream
I was in a bar, my bar. Singing & dancing with many happy people. Each one embraced me. Danced with me. Sang with me. I danced and sang around the room greeting each new person, they were strangers but we embraced like long lost friends. Laughing, singing, dancing. It went on forever. So many happy [...]
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