Why Yoga Works
By Silvia Mordini Yoga literally means union, this is one of the first things we hear our teachers tell us when we start practicing yoga. And even before that we’ve already been bombarded with the cliché mind, body, spirit. But in real people terms what is the connection between the poses (asanas), breathing (pranayama), philosophy, […]
How to Stop Pushing and Pulling
By Silvia Mordini Do you ever get tired of living like you’re in a constant tug-o-war? This one thing creates more tension than anything else. Today I am wishing you a day of effortless effort where you are not feeling pulled or pushed by others nor where you are the one doing the pushing or […]
How To Escape Scarcity Mentality, and Believe that You Are Enough
By Silvia Mordini I often meditate on trusting that I will have enough. Enough of what? Well, enough courage, enough inner strength, enough wisdom, enough energy, enough love, enough happiness, enough peace and yes, enough money. When life becomes intense, the prism of mental scarcity often grows and distorts your view. You start to think […]
How To Heal Yourself
By Silvia Mordini Healing begins when we relax and surrender. Our old emotional paradigms and unhealthy mental resistance known as samskaras melt away when we surrender. A spiritual alchemy resets the internal dialogue to one of trusting the forward flow of grace. It states that when we surrender to our yoga practice, we offer ourselves […]
How To Surrender: Accepting Life As It Is, And Being Happy With It
by Silvia Mordini There is this spiritual alchemy where we move beyond wanting life to be different and begin to feel the surrender that allows what is being offered. We practice ishvara pranidhana as we trust the universal intelligence that hugs us from all directions to know what it’s doing. And once we find this […]
Stress Management 101: How To Handle Your Stress
by Silvia Mordini Have you ever noticed a low level of anxiety constantly gnawing away inside you? Do you find yourself clenching your jaw, grinding your teeth, fidgeting, seeking meaningless distraction, anything just to handle the stress or get away from the tension you feel just being you? Yoga calls this DUKHA. It means suffering, […]
Moving? Here’s How To Let Things GO
I was speaking to a friend who is moving, and since I did so not long ago, she asked my advice on how to prepare. First, I explained a spiritual concept I applied to letting go in preparation to make the big move. Vairagya is the sanskrit word for letting go, or relinquishing attachment to […]
5 Things (that are not things) To Bring On A Yoga Retreat
As you prepare for your upcoming Yoga Retreat, put down your packing list for a moment. What’s equally as important as having the right gear and clothing for your trip are these five things, that aren’t quite “things.” 1. Willingness to let go of control. If you’re an independent, Type A personality, this could be […]