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The Abundance of Giving
Last week, I discussed the importance of gratitude, the yoga concept of santosha, and acknowledging that we have enough, especially involving excess to food. However, Thanksgiving is about more than...
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Yoga & Art Connection
Do you ever think about how yoga and art are related?Thousands of years ago, a yoga philosopher named Pantajali created a framework called the 8 Limbs of Yoga. These limbs are guidelines for us to...
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How to Stay Warm this Winter: The Power of Deep Breathing
"Only those who know how to breathe will survive."– Pundit Acharya What if I told you that you have the power to heat your body to withstand temperatures of negative degrees Fahrenheit by simply using...
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O Christmas Tree!
“O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!Thy leaves are so unchanging!O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!Such pleasure do you bring me…Each shining light each silver bellNo other light spreads cheer so...
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Self-Study (Svadhyaya), a Journey Inward
As we approach the end of 2016, this is a great time for reflection.What are the highlights of your year in 2016?Did you meet your goals?What surprises were you greeted with?What struggles did you...
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Love Your Body Now
Over the holiday season, many of my friends and family told me that they would love to buy some of my new yoga leggings, but they want to lose weight first. After hearing this repeatedly so many...
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The Bedazzled Elephant
“If money were an object, what would it be for you?”My sister and life coach, Rebekah Anderson, asked me this question one day while hiking last summer.Immediately, an image of a bedazzled elephant...
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Yin Yang: New Year Rooster, Ancient Qigong
Wishing you New Year Goodness! Sshin-nyen haoww (Mandarin pronunciation) Every year the Chinese culture, all around the world, celebrates this time of year with good luck rites, house cleaning, family...
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Becoming One in Ancient Egypt
India is commonly known as the motherland of yoga, but what if I told you that yoga originally began in Egypt and then traveled to India hundreds of years later? Knealing Twist Paintings, engravings,...
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Spiritual Seahorse of Amorgos
A peaceful seahorse glides slowly in the sea, moving from space to space, using only its tail as an anchor in the stormy seas. This patient and unique creature is historically connected with various...
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Alignment & Philosophy in Greek Sculpture
Ancient Greek sculptures, composed mostly of marble or bronze, developed in phases from Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic as the concept of the human figure evolved from abstract to realistic. The...
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Be Brave
"You're going to 8 countries in 7 weeks, alone?! You're crazy Hannah!" People say."I know," I reply with an archaic smile.I know that many other people in this world could do this trip, but would...
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Routines for Well-Being
As each day passed at the 29th International Yoga Festival of Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh, India, we settled into a routine and the days started to blend together. Is it the 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th...
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Namaste
On a normal afternoon in San Diego, I love to go for a peaceful walk through the neighborhood and picturesque central Balboa Park. Photo Credit-...
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Lightness and Luggage in Siem Reap
As I was packing for this epic adventure, 8 countries, 8 weeks, 100 degrees of temperature variation, my friend, Victor, suggested that I write a blog about what's in my pack. I was pretty proud of...
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Feet and Foundations in Rome
Preparing to visit Rome in January of 2010, I was flipping through the Italy Guidebook. Suddenly, my gaze was halted as I noticed an image of a foot statue in a sandal, resting on a pedestal. This...
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My Cat Does Yoga
I think she’s down for her afternoon nap. She’s not in any of her usual places, the bed, table, dining chairs, bathroom rug, kitchen tiles. She must be deep in the dark depths of the closet where it...
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3 Ways Your Costume Can Teach You Yoga
What are you going to be for Halloween?This week, I challenge you to consider the following concepts as they relate to yoga and costumes.1. You Always Have ChoicesIn a yoga class, we have options. We...
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Corpse Pose on Day of the Dead
Many cultures around the world take a day or few to acknowledge the reality of death. Many people believe that you will always live on as long as someone in the living world remembers you.Dia de los...
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Humanity: The Yoga Story of Oneness at the Museum of Man
Fangs, scales, or tentacles? Have you fashioned a monster? From snake-like, dragon-like, bird-like, or octopus-like, humankind has been creating monsters across cultures and time. Ironically, a fear...
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