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Myyogajoy

4 days ago

Yoga Off the Mat: I don’t live where olive trees grow, but I’ve been privileged to travel places where they do! 🌿🫒Practicing yoga beneath an olive tree reminded me of the phrase “extend the olive branch” as a gesture of forgiveness or kindness. Forgiveness is a gift to yourself even more so than the person you’re forgiving. Releasing attachment to the past, letting go of resentment and anger—these can bring healing and peace in the present moment.😌 If there’s something for which you need to apologize, if there’s someone whom you need to forgive, if you need to come to terms with forgiving yourself, do so today. 😊I promise you’ll wish you did so sooner. ☮️ ... See MoreSee Less

Myyogajoy

2 weeks ago

Yoga Off the Mat: Misuse of senses (Asatmendriyartha samyoga) refers to either under or (more commonly) over stimulation of our sense organs, and is considered to be one of the major causes of disease in the Āyurvedic tradition. Recently while traveling, my flight was delayed. Since it was supposedly a “quiet airport,” I had to wait it out at the gate in order to hear any changes or updates. Unfortunately, there was one person who did not get the ‘quiet’ memo. He talked for over an hour loudly on FaceTime without ear buds so the whole terminal got to listen to him.😣 As someone who is sound-sensitive, this was especially irritating. But Yoga offers self-awareness and Āyurveda offers tools for wellness. I distanced myself as best I could (minimizing the sense of touch), wore my own ear buds and played relaxing music (decreasing harsh sounds—yes, the same music can help relax Dental patients, yoga students and my annoyed self!), closed my eyes (soothing the sense of sight), cleansed with lavender hand wipes (sense of smell) and used a small piece of mint gum for cool freshness (and sense of taste). I’m happy to report that even this little bit of self care at the airport made a huge difference! What are some of your favorite ways to take care of yourself?🤔☯️😌 ... See MoreSee Less

Myyogajoy

3 weeks ago

Yoga Off the Mat: One of the beautiful things that I love most about Āyurveda and Elemental-Wellness is how “Elemental” they are. There’s no fancy equipment or subscriptions you need to buy into. No matter what your level of Wellness, progress and positive change can come in small increments. Much like a jigsaw puzzle, at first things may seem scattered, daunting and overwhelming. But when you keep the big picture in mind, piece by piece, perhaps working on one small area at a time, everything starts to come together beautifully! Starting this moment, what is one tiny shift to which you can commit? Moving outdoors today? Eating a healthy lunch mindfully? Stopping eating a few hours before you plan to go to bed? Maybe reading or learning something new? How about just smiling at a stranger? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! 😁👍😊 ... See MoreSee Less

Myyogajoy

1 month ago

Yoga Off the Mat: I’m blessed to have a large and loving family😍. Yesterday I got to see many of them at my great niece’s graduation party. I had fully intended to connect with everyone, especially those whom I haven’t seen very much lately. Despite my best intentions and as often happens, over four hours flew by and I left feeling like it wasn’t enough. I wished I’d had more time to hear how everyone is doing and what they’re up to. It was a nagging unsettling feeling… and then I realized that as long as we’re regretting the past or fretting over the future, we can never be at peace. Loving acceptance of things exactly as they are in the present moment fosters peace😌☮️ Of course this doesn’t mean never pondering the past or planning the future, but today I’m living the affirmation “I embrace the present moment exactly as it is”. Wishing you peace and harmony, too☯️ ... See MoreSee Less

Myyogajoy

2 months ago

Yoga Off the Mat: Celebrating National Son and Daughter Day—I love these two beautiful humans!!😍😍 And I’m grateful to get some extra family time together this weekend🥰. Whether your sons/daughters are your children, nieces/nephews, neighbors, students, canines, felines or other, savor time together🤗❤️😊 ... See MoreSee Less

Myyogajoy

2 months ago

Yoga Off the Mat: so I was able to snap this photo of one beautiful seagull in flight. It’s tail feathers look angelic to me when zoomed in. I thought I should crop or edit the framing here, and then I realized it’s perfect the way it is. This gull is soaring above any turbulence, just gliding peacefully. What a simple reminder that we can all do that—glide above the noise—by being in the present moment😌 ... See MoreSee Less