Ryan shares about his experience doing a yoga teacher training program in Boone with Val Spies, teacher trainer and head of Lotus Pond Yoga. Right after high school I was a little lost and I did not know where to go. In my first few years of college I started doing yoga. Finding yoga helped …
with The Holistic Lionesses & Co at The Art of Living Retreat Center This week we launch a new series that explores some of the exciting programming put on by partners at the Art of Living Retreat Center. There are so many exciting events that are offering transformation and change, each in their own meaningful …
It’s Spring cleaning time: the birds are singing, and buds are forming on the trees; light is returning, and all around, new life is unfolding. The dormancy of winter has passed and we are emerging from our hibernation. Our bodies, too, slowed down during the winter months as we spent more time inside. We were …
I was at a crossroads going on adventures, doing trade work, and not really knowing what I wanted to do next. I decided to look up teacher training. This one being located in the mountains and the peacefulness is everything I’m all about. My experience has been amazing. I changed a lot …
After struggling with PTSD for 15 years, and chronic pain that was triggered by multiple auto accidents, I decided to come here to participate in the Happiness Program and learn how to practice yoga. I wanted to find a way to exercise my body and cope with the pain emotionally and physically. I am a …
Feel Better Today: Add More Tastes Have you ever eaten your way to the bottom of a bag of salt and vinegar potato chips only to find yourself feeling unsatisfied? Have you ever dug into to a pint of Ben and Jerry’s, only to find yourself still craving something that’s missing? Welcome to the American …
Trying to find a sense of physical and mental well-being is a frequent goal for individuals during a new year. Possibly, this goal looms large as you learn about the Hindu medical science of Ayurveda. If you’re still perplexed, the word Ayurveda describes an ancient longevity science, for living a long and healthy life. …
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Winter is a time of silence, stillness and cold. It’s when nature goes to sleep and readies itself for the Spring. It’s also a time when stresses run high due to the holidays and you can find yourself completely exhausted, depleted and miserable if you’re not careful. For some, they chalk up the changes in …
Lately, I’ve been enjoying The One Thing, by Gary Keller, where he emphasizes a focus on one thing. As a person who enjoys exploring the workings of the mind, I’ve found the book to be fascinating. As I read, I asked – what’s the one thing that has made the biggest difference in the way I feel, act and interact with …
VATA: THE MOVER AND SHAKER In the last post we looked briefly at the three main constitutional types in Ayurveda. Here, I’ll go into more depth about vata, the mover and shaker of the three constitutions. This information will be especially useful for readers who: have a vata constitution have a hectic lifestyle have a vata imbalance …
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