The Best Meditation: SLEEP
The Dalai Lama is famous for saying “Sleep is the best Meditation.” And I would have to agree. Many people don’t get enough sleep. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) insufficient sleep is a public health epidemic. Sleep deprivation is an enemy of happiness. Poor sleep can contribute to weight gain, headaches, high […]
7 Tips for New Yoga Teachers
By Silvia Mordini Back when I was a new teacher, none of the social media measurements had existed to pressure competition and comparison with other teachers. The second-guessing, worry and comparison of only adds stress to the very people trying to share this healing art. Anticipating that your next Yelp review will be a dud, […]
10 Signs You Need a Yoga Retreat
By Silvia Mordini A full ninety percent of all doctor visits are related to stress. Since yoga itself is meant to be therapeutic, we need it now more than ever. It works on our behalf to benefit us physically, emotionally and mentally. Fundamentally, healing (on any level) can only take place when we are relaxed. […]
Meditate the Right Way
Spoiler: There is no WRONG way to meditate! Meditation comes in every kind of shape and size. It is called a practice because it is simply that — a practice. We are human, and the chatter of our minds is sometimes inevitable. So, the practice of meditation, instead of aiming to clear our minds, it helps us […]
5 Ways to Promote STABILITY in Your Life
Be honest with yourself: do you crave chaos or stability? Today, my answer is stability. My past addiction to chaos simply hurt me too much. I got sick of the constant mental TUG-O-WAR with myself. I’m not interested in feeling impatient with one thought and having to pull or push at the next one. Impatience […]