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Entitlement vs. Selfless Service
Bhagavad Gita Ch 2 Vs 47: The human right is for activity only, never for the resultant fruit of actions. Do not consider thyself the creator of the fruits of thy activities; neither allow thyself...
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Samskaras, Habits, and Traditions
My theme for the yoga classes I led last week was the concept of samskaras, or mental impressions. These often show up in our lives as thought patterns, habits, or tendencies. In meditation the other...
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Santosha
I gently sway in the hammock of OM Resting in its support and comfort My breath swells up onto the shores of my consciousness Then recedes back into the ocean of Source Mimicking the ebb and flow of...
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8 Step Program
Hi, my name is Erin and I’m an addict . . . When I first tried it I wasn’t even sure that I liked it. I only did it once a week, and most of the time I fell asleep at the end. Then I started seeking...
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Control Issues
“If you change the rules on what controls you, you will change the rules on what you can control.” –Zack, Revolver Do you feel the need to try to control every aspect of your life, and that of others?...
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Why I Have Given Up Hope
Ok, I admit, I intentionally used a controversial and misleading title to make you read this post. Maybe I’ve been reading too much MindBodyGreen. I’m not feeling hopeless, but in a sense I have begun...
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Yoga Chikitsa
I cried in class today. Several personal issues were weighing on my mind as I walked in the door. I felt the subtle crumbling that precedes a break down. I thought about leaving during the opening...
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Real Yoga
Yoga means union, to connect with something greater than yourself. There are many paths to yoga, many of which don’t even use postures. There is the yoga of devotion; some may find their yoga in a...
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Karma
Charlie and I ordered iPhones right after we got back from our honeymoon, at the end of September. He had been using the same phone for 4 years and me for almost 3. We were so excited to get new phones...
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The Rest of the Story
I’m all about accentuating the positive. I believe that what we focus on increases, so focus on the good. And if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. Lately I have been...
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The Only Way to Fly
As the holiday season gains momentum, I see many conflicting messages about how to spend those two precious resources, time and money. We are urged to reach out to help those in need by volunteering...
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The Secret in the Sutras
As we learned from the X-Files, the truth is out there, and I love when I find the same truths from different sources. The movie “The Secret” claims to be based on ancient truths that were known by all...
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Light Up Your Heart
Celebrate love and light at my upcoming event, Light Up Your Heart! I’ll be teaching a 90 minute heart opening flow appropriate for all levels and Jeane Champion will be performing awesome crystal...
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Right Action
Chapter 2 Verse 47 of the Bhagavad Gita tells us that, “Thy human right is for activity only, never for the resultant fruits of actions. Do not consider thyself the creator of the fruits of thy...
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Would You Rather Be Right or Happy?
I love the quote from Dr. Wayne Dyer, “Let go of your ego’s need to be right. When you’re in the middle of an argument, ask yourself: Do I want to be right or be happy? When you choose the joyous,...
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Turn the Radio On
“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” –Nikola Tesla When you ask the Universe/God a question you have to be in tune with the Universe/God...
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I Am Not the Doer
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5 Verses 8-9 “The cognizer of truth, united to god, automatically perceives, ‘I myself do nothing’ – even though he sees, hears, touches, smells, eats, moves, sleeps, breathes,...
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Third Eye Open!
Reserve your spot today for the Third Eye Open! Pink Floyd Light Show Yogatacular! Friday, April 11, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM at Namah Shivaya Yoga Studio Join RYTs Erin Brandao and Shana Stein for an...
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And That’s What We Call Boundaries
I recently read a quote saying a true friend loves you for who you are, no matter what. It made me think about acceptance and what that entails in relationships. Does a true friend simply let you be...
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Third Eye Open! Tickets Available Now!
Third Eye Open! is happening Friday, April 11, from 7:30-9:30 PM at Namah Shivaya Yoga Studio.
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