Dear Stress, We’re Breaking Up
By Silvia Mordini Joy is our birthright say the Yoga Sutras. There is nothing natural about being stressed out ALL the time. Think of daily life as water filling up your favorite mug, as long as you keep the happenings of life a bit below the very rim you feel your best. If, however, the […]
How Movement is Good for the Mind
I’ve been moving my body in some way all my life. Started in the crib, learned to ski before I could walk, was taking swim lessons, tennis lessons, dance lessons from the earliest age you could possibly sign up. Loved being on swimteam, tennis, soccer team, pom-pons, dance squad and more. I’m not new to […]
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 […]
The Art of Doing Nothing
A few months back, while on hour 3 of Pinterest for the day, I came across this meme that said: Stop the Glorification of Busy. It remains one of my favorite reminders, that if you never stop doing stuff, you’ll lose the ability to know how to relax. I clearly remember my corporate days of […]
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 […]
The Practice of Ho’oponopono
Begin by simply repeating the four phrases together: I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you. I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you. Repeat them as you walk, as you drive, as you go about your daily tasks. Let them become the default state of mind for you, replacing the […]
Stillness is Sexy: Learn How to Meditate
Just 3 minutes of meditation has a plethora of benefits: Lowers blood pressure Triggers the relaxation response Balances brain chemistry. Learn how to meditate under the soulful guidance of Silvia Mordini as part of Alchemy of Yoga’s 200-Hour Teacher Training Program: Costa Rica: July 30 – August 20, 2016 Bali: October 1 – 22, 2016 […]
Alchemy of Yoga Alumni Feature: Manisha Dudley
Manisha Dudley graduated from Alchemy of Yoga in 2015 and has been carrying out the mission to Teach Peace through her yoga, mindfulness, and meditation practices. Manisha Dudley is a life-long student and seeker of knowledge. A scientist by training, Manisha completed her graduate degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology in 2000. After taking a break to raise […]