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Are you “living your yoga”? Tell us how and you could win 2 free tickets to the October 10-13 conference in NYC! It’s all happening right here, right now, in this group!
Here’s what you need to know to enter: Omega's 2008 Being Yoga conference will focus on learning to live your yoga by combining yoga's physical and spiritual ideals with seva, or "selfless service."
The great spiritual treatise, the Bhagavad Gita, speaks to the notion of Karma Yoga, or the yoga of selfless action. Since we cannot live without action, the Bhagavad Gita teaches, then our actions should be for the benefit of others. How are you doing this in your life today?
To share how you are living your yoga, simply write a blog from your Profile page on Eons and then post the link to your blog in the message below titled. "Living Your Yoga Blog-o-thon". The contest runs from 8/28/08 and ends on 9/12/08.
At the end of the contest period we will randomly draw one name and give away two tickets to the conference and a two night stay in the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers.
No purchase is necessary to enter or win, but you must be at least 18 years old and a legal resident of the 50 U.S. states or the District of Columbia to enter. The Sweepstakes is subject to Official Rules available on view link
This is a great chance to win free tickets to Being Yoga! See even more details below. Share your story now!
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MY YOGA
I believe! I believe in the beauty that surrounds me. I believe! I believe! I believe there is magic all around me. I believe! I believe! I believe there's a spirit that unites us. I believe! I believe! I believe in the power that it grants us. I believe! I believe! I believe when we brace our hearts together. I believe! I believe! I believe that our LOVE will live forever.
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MY YOGA
I believe! I believe in the beauty that surrounds me.
I believe! I believe there is magic all around me.
I believe! I believe! I believe there's a spirit that unites us. I believe! I believe in the power that it grants us. I believe! I believe! I believe when we brace our hearts together. I believe! I believe that our LOVE will live forever. I believe! I believe! I believe!
I believe! I believe there is magic all around me.
I believe! I believe! I believe there's a spirit that unites us. I believe! I believe in the power that it grants us. I believe! I believe! I believe when we brace our hearts together. I believe! I believe that our LOVE will live forever. I believe! I believe! I believe!
Living Your Yoga Blog-o-thon
Are you ready to share your story? You MUST blog about “living your yoga” from your Profile page on Eons. It’s simple - just go to your Profile page, and “Post a blog entry” and click “Publish.” Then copy and paste the LINK to your blog in a reply to this Blog-o-thon message. Just click reply and share your story. See the first reply for an example!
yoga for the elderly
A couple years ago I moved to South Florida to help my dying mother her last 6 months of life. Already being a yoga instructor I started teaching her peers and other elderly with illnesses and diseases. One woman has Dementia and is a big challange, who fades in and out. I currently teach yoga to a group of people from 70 through their 90's for a $5.00 fee even if there is only one of them. It is sad to see some of them at times, but the yoga brings them so much joy. Some of them come to class so cranky and when they leave are just a little bit calmer and nicer than when they arrived. It is a challange for me some days and they keep me practicing my spiritual studies and remind me of what I need to do each and every day to stay healthy and at peace.
With gratitude
Greetings All! Having read through your blogs, my first reaction was awe. Your stories are remarkable, and yet globally similiar. I too attribute yoga with saving my life. Facing an existence filled with emotional and physical rage and pain, and totally rejecting my spiritual being, I finally turned to yoga. Slowly, gently, my spirit became more apparent, my body began to relax and release, and my rage turned to compassion. This journey is quite the roller-coaster ride, and I never really liked roller coasters! Still, I am staying with it, being present as much as possible, and observing the transformation. I use my practice and teaching to help others to move toward yoga. I donate my time and energy to offer free classes to all who come to the beach on sunday mornings. I show my innercity, poverty ravaged students how to focus, use their strength to watch their own growth, learn how to move their bodies in space, and to respect themselves. Giving back: that is what I'm doing. With gratitude to my teachers, my family, and all who have brought me here. Namaste.
Journeys
I began a dedicated, regular yoga practice about 5 years ago right before I turned 38. I was at a crossroads in my life after many years of battling my body, my addictions, my obsessions, and my life in general. I felt I was on a hamster wheel, running all the time, yet getting nowhere. I spent so much time in my own self induced isolation, overeating, over exercising, over working, and then becoming paralyzed, zoning out with the TV or computer.
I sought help by joining a support group for my food and eating issues about 6 months before I began my yoga practice, and I began taking Bikram yoga for one reason...to continue to lose some weight and to be slim and physically in shape. Years of running and harsh physical activity was no longer suitable for me, not for my body, mind or spirit. So I began practicing hot yoga and as a creative way to finance my classes, I cleaned the studio in what was to become a very zen-like exchange of energy with the studio owner. Something clicked, and somehow, I was hooked. Yes, my body changed; while I was not overweight to begin, a few pounds melted off and I began to accept and even like my reflection in the mirror. But a deeper change was beginning.
What I found was that I began to get in shape from the inside out. My basic personality of being an outspoken open person didn't disappear, but I began to be more mindful, a better listener, more compassionate, of greater service to others, humble. I didn't come to yoga for these things. They just happened. Actually they ARE happening. After about a year, I thought I was at an intermediate level with my practice; after a year and a half I realized I was a beginner...a beginner on all yogic levels. The journey, I discovered, was just beginning. The physical benefits are undeniable, but the subtle and not so subtle internal shifts are the miracles.
As I turned 40, I felt the best I ever had felt in my life. Yes, I still had life happening...a teenage son, eating and body image issues, and working towards a balanced life in general. However, the willingness to change, to grow, is what I have found is the important thing. It's not seeking perfection in life. It's remaining teachable. As one very wise yogi told me, it's keeping a beginner's mind, as the possibilities are endless for beginners.
One day, after nearly 2 1/2 yrs of a 5-7 day a week yoga practice, the teacher overslept, and the class asked me to lead them through the class. I was nervous, and I am sure I wasn't the best teacher or that I led the best class ever, but I did it. By serving the students, not only were they grateful to me, but I also did myself a service of feeling the joy of giving back. A new path had begun, and my cleaning barter for my classes became a part time job of leading a silent yoga class to seasoned practitioners each week. I was nervous at first, but then I delved within and did my best, letting go of the results. The students loved the classes, and a regular group formed a core of devoted yogis whom practiced with me weekly.
Other blocks in my life began to lift. While I still reach for food compulsively at times, it does not rule my life as it once did and I don't feel trapped in a body that is unfit or unhealthy. After years of tossing around the idea of going to school to pursue a degree in holistic nutrition, I finally enrolled in school and am nearly 2/3rds of the way through with my program. Last year I attended a training and received a 100 hour certification to teach a type of hot yoga, and this year I not only am receiving another 100 hour certification, but I began a long and involved process to receive my Yoga Alliance 200 hour yoga teacher training certification. For nearly 3 years now, I have been teaching 1-4 yoga classes each week in a lovely studio, something I had never, not in my wildest dreams, envisioned doing in my life.
I will be 43 years old on September 18th. My life is nothing like I could have envisioned and I am forever grateful for it all. My son left for college a few weeks ago and I am processing the myriad of emotions that have been flowing through me. Most of the time I deal with them in ways that are mindful; sometimes I make less than ideal decisions. The point is that I am living my life the best way I can for today, learning from mistakes, accepting my humanness, remaining humble and open, and being of service to others. I am not seeking perfection nor do I always act in ways for which I am proud. Yoga helps me to recognize, to be aware, and to keep a beginner's mind.
Yoga is a tool to keep me from becoming stagnant with my life and it reminds me to be grateful and to have an open heart.
If you've read this little ramble, thanks for sharing my journey with me. I initially began writing this as a way to enter a contest to go to a yoga conference, but to tell you the truth, I continued to write this as a way to get in touch with the way I am honestly feeling today. Letting go of the results is a gift, and for today I can honestly say that the results are really not so important as being able to share my story today.
Sat nam.
Lisa
I sought help by joining a support group for my food and eating issues about 6 months before I began my yoga practice, and I began taking Bikram yoga for one reason...to continue to lose some weight and to be slim and physically in shape. Years of running and harsh physical activity was no longer suitable for me, not for my body, mind or spirit. So I began practicing hot yoga and as a creative way to finance my classes, I cleaned the studio in what was to become a very zen-like exchange of energy with the studio owner. Something clicked, and somehow, I was hooked. Yes, my body changed; while I was not overweight to begin, a few pounds melted off and I began to accept and even like my reflection in the mirror. But a deeper change was beginning.
What I found was that I began to get in shape from the inside out. My basic personality of being an outspoken open person didn't disappear, but I began to be more mindful, a better listener, more compassionate, of greater service to others, humble. I didn't come to yoga for these things. They just happened. Actually they ARE happening. After about a year, I thought I was at an intermediate level with my practice; after a year and a half I realized I was a beginner...a beginner on all yogic levels. The journey, I discovered, was just beginning. The physical benefits are undeniable, but the subtle and not so subtle internal shifts are the miracles.
As I turned 40, I felt the best I ever had felt in my life. Yes, I still had life happening...a teenage son, eating and body image issues, and working towards a balanced life in general. However, the willingness to change, to grow, is what I have found is the important thing. It's not seeking perfection in life. It's remaining teachable. As one very wise yogi told me, it's keeping a beginner's mind, as the possibilities are endless for beginners.
One day, after nearly 2 1/2 yrs of a 5-7 day a week yoga practice, the teacher overslept, and the class asked me to lead them through the class. I was nervous, and I am sure I wasn't the best teacher or that I led the best class ever, but I did it. By serving the students, not only were they grateful to me, but I also did myself a service of feeling the joy of giving back. A new path had begun, and my cleaning barter for my classes became a part time job of leading a silent yoga class to seasoned practitioners each week. I was nervous at first, but then I delved within and did my best, letting go of the results. The students loved the classes, and a regular group formed a core of devoted yogis whom practiced with me weekly.
Other blocks in my life began to lift. While I still reach for food compulsively at times, it does not rule my life as it once did and I don't feel trapped in a body that is unfit or unhealthy. After years of tossing around the idea of going to school to pursue a degree in holistic nutrition, I finally enrolled in school and am nearly 2/3rds of the way through with my program. Last year I attended a training and received a 100 hour certification to teach a type of hot yoga, and this year I not only am receiving another 100 hour certification, but I began a long and involved process to receive my Yoga Alliance 200 hour yoga teacher training certification. For nearly 3 years now, I have been teaching 1-4 yoga classes each week in a lovely studio, something I had never, not in my wildest dreams, envisioned doing in my life.
I will be 43 years old on September 18th. My life is nothing like I could have envisioned and I am forever grateful for it all. My son left for college a few weeks ago and I am processing the myriad of emotions that have been flowing through me. Most of the time I deal with them in ways that are mindful; sometimes I make less than ideal decisions. The point is that I am living my life the best way I can for today, learning from mistakes, accepting my humanness, remaining humble and open, and being of service to others. I am not seeking perfection nor do I always act in ways for which I am proud. Yoga helps me to recognize, to be aware, and to keep a beginner's mind.
Yoga is a tool to keep me from becoming stagnant with my life and it reminds me to be grateful and to have an open heart.
If you've read this little ramble, thanks for sharing my journey with me. I initially began writing this as a way to enter a contest to go to a yoga conference, but to tell you the truth, I continued to write this as a way to get in touch with the way I am honestly feeling today. Letting go of the results is a gift, and for today I can honestly say that the results are really not so important as being able to share my story today.
Sat nam.
Lisa
living my yoga
I am posting about living my yoga because I am a LMT in Hillsboro and Wilmington Ohio and I can see on a daily basis how important it is for us to care for our bodies. I prescribe yoga to clients as a way of not only maintaining the condition of their bodies but to heal and repair. Yoga is a mind, body, spirit connection that promotes healing.
Living Yoga and being Yoga as compared to doing Yoga is key.
Peace,
Lisa
Living Yoga and being Yoga as compared to doing Yoga is key.
Peace,
Lisa
Living my yoga
Yoga has transformed my life. yoga a great physical exercise - I love the challenge of difficult poses and the strength and muscle tone I have achieved through yoga.
Yoga has helped me emotionally, particularly when dealing with a traumatic loss and huge life change. Yoga is always there for me no matter what - a friend you can always count on. Yoga has helped to ground me emotionally and spiritually.
Yoga has helped me emotionally, particularly when dealing with a traumatic loss and huge life change. Yoga is always there for me no matter what - a friend you can always count on. Yoga has helped to ground me emotionally and spiritually.
Living My Yoga
I've dealt with chronic pain almost my whole life. The doctors say I've had Fibromyalgia for about 10 years now. For the last few years, my sister who does yoga had been trying to convince me that Yoga would help with my pain. After years of resistence, because I thought it would be too difficult to get into any poses, I finally broke down. To my amazement, Yoga is the only thing that has ever helped my Fibromyalgia pain. In fact, I don't even consider myself to have a "condition" because Fibromyalgia is just pain and stiffness in the muscles, joints, and connective tissues. I believe our muscles, joints, ligaments, & connective tissues just get used to being neglected. Naturally they're gonna get stiff and painful. My yoga has changed the way I think and live and has opened so many other areas to me such as Meditation and it has also improved my Reiki practice. Yoga makes me feel alive, increases my energy, and relaxes me. It's the perfect medicine for anything. Yoga has opened me up more spiritually and forces you to think of your purpose and everyday existence. I feel I'm just getting started on this journey and I'm greatful for the experience.
Namaste,
Danielle Munno
Namaste,
Danielle Munno
On the mat, into the world
Doing yoga has been a powerful force in my transformation. During the first sessions on my mat, I was able to finally hear the tape that is continually playing in the background of my thoughts on a daily basis. Quieting down my mind and focusing on each asana, I found myself constantly doubting myself: "I wonder if I'm doing this right", comparing myself to others, and trying to figure everything out: "I wonder what the point of this pose is."
In shoulder stand, I remember my teacher telling us to relax our feet and butt. I released them, not even realizing that I was holding tension there. When I released, I felt a flood of energy flooding my body from my legs and it was so powerful. I quickly scanned the rest of my body, seeing where else I was unconsciously holding tension. I came to my tightly clenched jaw and was shocked that is was clenched so tight. I released it and felt so much lighter. Throughout the rest of the class, I kept noticing that there was constant tension in my jaw which I released. I noticed that whenever my mind was regretting and rehashing the past, or planning and worrying about the future, my jaw would clench. As I released the tension, I released the thought, bringing me back into the present moment, back into union with my spirit. The following week, I decided to make a conscious effort to release tension in my jaw. Hundreds of times each day I would stop and ask myself, "is my jaw tense"--yes. What am I thinking at this moment--past. I would release my jaw..then release my thoughts. Or, I would stop suddenly and become aware of my thought...worrying about the future...scan my jaw: tense. And release. The freedom I felt was so amazing and life-changing. I no longer carry tension in my jaw and am more present in my daily life. Having this experience in my first week of yoga was so powerful. I have been practicing regularly for 7 months now, and have been transformed both inside and out.
In shoulder stand, I remember my teacher telling us to relax our feet and butt. I released them, not even realizing that I was holding tension there. When I released, I felt a flood of energy flooding my body from my legs and it was so powerful. I quickly scanned the rest of my body, seeing where else I was unconsciously holding tension. I came to my tightly clenched jaw and was shocked that is was clenched so tight. I released it and felt so much lighter. Throughout the rest of the class, I kept noticing that there was constant tension in my jaw which I released. I noticed that whenever my mind was regretting and rehashing the past, or planning and worrying about the future, my jaw would clench. As I released the tension, I released the thought, bringing me back into the present moment, back into union with my spirit. The following week, I decided to make a conscious effort to release tension in my jaw. Hundreds of times each day I would stop and ask myself, "is my jaw tense"--yes. What am I thinking at this moment--past. I would release my jaw..then release my thoughts. Or, I would stop suddenly and become aware of my thought...worrying about the future...scan my jaw: tense. And release. The freedom I felt was so amazing and life-changing. I no longer carry tension in my jaw and am more present in my daily life. Having this experience in my first week of yoga was so powerful. I have been practicing regularly for 7 months now, and have been transformed both inside and out.
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