Tadasana or SamasthitiYour Monthly Yoga Pose Imagine a mountain. What comes to mind? I was recently in Montana and Wyoming visiting Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons, and I stood in awe at the majesty of mountains. They are upright, steady, cool up top, immovable. In yoga, mountain pose (tadasana or samasthiti) is exactly that. The posture itself is a basic standing … [Read more...]
Work Well: Fundamentally Good or Fundamentally Flawed?
Do you believe humans are fundamentally good or fundamentally flawed? First, recognize that this is a choice. You decide what you feel humans’ inherent nature to be. Second, recognize that, although this is a choice, it is quite possible the choice was made for you based on your genetic predispositions, your upbringing, and your life experiences. Last, recognize that, … [Read more...]
Namaste With Natalia: Cobbler’s Pose
Your Monthly Yoga PoseBaddha Konasana Baddha means caught or restrained. Kona means angle. Baddha konasana simply means “restrained angle.” However, it is referred to as cobbler’s pose (sometimes butterfly pose) as the cobblers in India sit in this posture while working. According to B.K.S. Iyengar, author of Light on Yoga, cobbler’s pose is excellent for those … [Read more...]
Work Well: Bolster Your Inner Nurturer
Recall a time when you felt down and a caring friend or family member said the words you needed to hear. That person showed you compassion and nurtured your needs at that moment. Each one of us has the ability to be compassionate toward others. This article, however, is about being compassionate toward ourselves. And just like playing an instrument or learning a sport, … [Read more...]
Namaste With Natalia: Waterwheel
Your Monthly Yoga PoseUtthita Parivrtta Anjaneyasana “Now this is a story all about how my life got flipped-turned upside down.” – Will Smith as Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Life has changed. The life we knew in January 2020 is far different from the life we live now. Life has turned and placed us into a new posture. For this month’s yoga pose, I chose waterwheel or extended … [Read more...]
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