We are the guardians of our great treasures: Peace, Courage, and a Higher Mind.

Yogas Chitta Vritti Nirodha = Calm the Mind & Experiecne Union

Maintaining a calm state is challenging. Protecting our light means rising above limits, protecting our energy, and having confidence in what feels personally aligned with our values. Most of the time, we think a Yoga practice is just a bunch of postures, but it couldn't be further from the truth! The unconventional, least acknowledged practices of Yoga are the living principles, which are practiced both on and off the mat. The Yamas and Niyamas are the foundational, essential teachings that include Santosha (contentment), Brahmacharya (conserving your vital energy), Aparigraha (non-attachment), and Ishvarapranidhana (surrendering to the Divine Self).

Do you protect your Light? And can you take that Power into the World?

Overseeing our welfare is, in part, being a responsible citizen of our country, community, and home unit. Working to get along with others is essential to success in most endeavors, whether collaborating on a project or finding solutions to problems. From the most minor acts to the most extensive plans, we must step forward in cooperation, setting aside our opinions of others to get a job done - and possess serenity when interacting with fellow humans.

Graceful energy flows from us when we focus on our part and uphold our standard of integrity. Regardless of the size, all groups allow us to observe other people's experiences, realities, and beliefs. Though we may inevitably find ourselves in conflict with one another, it is honorable to recognize the inherent good in most of us, even if we do life differently. Life is harsh for all of us. Being easy on yourself transfers to gentleness with others. To let the momentary irritations roll off your back is empowering. Each time we practice indifference, we build our resource of resilience and emotional stability. Inner security can become second nature.

We can honor ourselves AND stretch into life's challenges.

At the moment, I am immersed in a 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training Retreat circle. I am struck by the crystallization of unique humans from differing personalities and cultural upbringings forming a supportive unit. Each of us settles into our part in the community. We eat, sleep, share, adventure, learn, discuss, and teach each other. I feel honored to nurture a space for inquiry, safety, and trust. Each participant brings an innate ability to adapt, a certain level of vulnerability, and a willingness to get along respectfully. We are in a deep, sacred exchange. A quality of magic surrounds us. Time flies by in a sweet flow between classroom time, personal time, and fun outings together in nature. Friendships are forged, and lives are brought to higher heights.

We share the need to heal ourselves and restore our faith in many things.

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