Have you ever stopped to reflect on what makes a space sacred? Why a place of worship or a monument feels different from a supermarket? Some differences are physical and obvious, like the lighting or the architecture. But some places are sacred because we, as visitors, make them so. Practicing yoga in a group setting… Continue reading Holding Space for the Sacred in Shared Yoga Practice
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Six ways to deal with uncertainty and major life decisions
In my main job as a scientist and an academic, I’m struggling with what comes next after I complete my Ph.D. this spring. At different points in our lives, we may all struggle with periods of transition and uncertainty. I’m such a Type A person that I start to go into a tailspin when I… Continue reading Six ways to deal with uncertainty and major life decisions
Why it’s ok if your only New Year resolution is to breathe
Approaching New Year’s resolutions from a place of wholeness We often think of the New Year as a time of new beginnings—maybe even a time to start over. It’s also usually a time when we’re encouraged to make self-improvement goals that bring us closer to some perfect “ideal.” Sometimes though, I think we approach these… Continue reading Why it’s ok if your only New Year resolution is to breathe