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How to Stop Mind Chatter

Be the breath

It is key to remember that we are much more than our conscious mind. We can exist without our conscious mind being active. When we sleep, our conscious mind plays no part in who we are. In many ways sleep is like the death of our conscious self. Hence it is clear that we are much more than just our conscious mind.
One of the worst things about chatter is that while it is going on, we are missing out on the Life all around us. We’re thinking about the future or the past and missing out on the “Here and Now.” Continue reading “How to Stop Mind Chatter”

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Most Common Yoga Mistakes to Avoid

Wheel Pose

During my years of teaching yoga, I have noticed some common mistakes that counter the benefits of yoga and can be pretty dangerous. These problem-habits, such as forgetting to breathe or trying to push into a  pose (asana) when the body is telling us otherwise, can sometimes reflect and reinforce how we live our daily life. If we rush through life, forgetting to take time to breathe, we will likely do the same in our yoga practice. And vice versa. Remember: How you are on the mat, you are off the mat. Continue reading “Most Common Yoga Mistakes to Avoid”