ClaireJul 27, 20201 minFearFear can literally alter the way we perceive reality (think of fear transforming the garden hose into a snake). Of course this mechanism...
ClaireJan 23, 20201 minCreate"You create your own reality." I've been hearing this saying pretty often lately - it's even been acronym-ed - YCYOR. I'll never deny...
ClaireDec 10, 20191 minSelf-careSomewhere along the way "self-care" seems to have taken on a very fluffy connotation - as in taking care of myself means drinking wine...
ClaireOct 1, 20191 minSelf-studyIn the study of yoga it is recommended that we spend time in svadhyaya or self-study. By being curious about our thoughts, emotions and...
ClaireAug 6, 20191 minOpenIn order to talk about staying open to life, we should first go over what causes us to close. We have likely been closing our hearts...
ClaireJun 27, 20191 minThriveWhen our basic needs (food, water, rest, warmth, shelter) are met we can move out of survive mode and into thrive mode. We can shift our...
ClaireJun 27, 20191 minZen: a state of calm attentiveness in which one's actions are guided by intuition rather than by conscious effort. We think and think and...
ClaireJun 27, 20191 minConnectLately I've been setting aside more time to connect in my personal life - connecting with myself through meditation, yoga and gratitude,...
ClaireJun 27, 20191 minEdgeDuring a yoga practice, you may notice your teacher asking you to find that sweet spot between effort and ease... to find your edge. ...
ClaireJun 27, 20191 minPracticeWhat is important when it comes to engaging in a practice? By definition a practice involves repetition. Undoubtedly, repeating an...
ClaireJun 27, 20191 minGratitudeYep, it's that time of year! Time to give thanks and practice generosity. And there really is so much to be grateful for. Even if we...
ClaireJun 27, 20191 minArriveWhen I hear the word arrive it makes me think of someone reaching a destination. When I think about this a little longer it seems as...
ClaireJun 27, 20191 minChange"The only thing constant in life is change." We've all heard that right? Changes are continually happening on both the macro level...