Svadhyaya in Sanskrit means Self-study. It is one of our Niyamas, behaviors we observe and strive to adopt into our lives as good practice for personal growth and a better way to live. When we explore with open minds through resources available to us, like books or knowledge and wisdom shared by others, then reflect on what it means to us, it’s a form of self-study. When we fuse learning with pranayama/breath control, asana/yoga postures,
Alignment and Connection have varied meanings at Fusion to find higher levels of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual harmony. We teach as guides to practice as the ancient seer advised in Patanjali’s 8 Limbed Path of Yoga (listed in italics after each practice). Physical Alignment, like when we control our breath (pranayama) and body with our muscles engaged, line up our feet, hips, arms, hands, head, our spine, and so on
As I teach this week, we move as described, to be sturdy like the oak tree yet flexible like bamboo.More Yoga Body Basics, “Move” is our 2nd power word in our Fusion mantra, Breathe. Move. Connect. Yoga moves are much more than just getting from one posture to the next. It’s about safely maximizing movement with ease, focus and purpose after a breath is initiated, going deeper if it feels appropriate for the challenge. Never
Star Bright, Star Light, first star I see tonight…I wish upon for all a Life Abundant with Love. We reflect as we wrap up 2023, give thanks for our lessons and adventures, then release what we no longer need in 2024. Every Sunday I share our Fusion Weekly Theme, hoping you enjoy them and learn new things with time to contemplate what each mean to you as I do when
I previously revealed my two primary Love Languages, Acts of Service & Quality Time. Let’s discover the #1 Love Language, Words of Affirmation of Gary Chapman’s traditional five languages. I wish to show my love with honest and heartfelt words of love for these two special women who have made us feel loved. Last week was bittersweet as we said, See you later to Natalie Bennett and Sally Walker as they moved out of state to pursue new and
Our Fusion clock that fell off the wall, how I lose track of time sometimes. My Smart Watch tracker on the Camino de Santiago with my Breathe. Move. Connect. bracelet, a gift from our first Fusion Yoga Teacher graduates, 2019″. I value this Gift because it took time and thought to have it made for me. This week I reveal my other primary Love Language of the 5 classics…Time. Last week I shared
Gratitude always reflects a Great Attitude. Delete an “e”, “a”, “t” and “t” and that’s what we get. Same thing with our thoughts. Delete pessimism, resentment, anger, and any negative thoughts substituted with optimism, acceptance, love and forgiveness and we’ll likely find a happy, thankful self. Have you ever known someone that just simply has a positive attitude? They gently or boldly smile. You can see it, sense it, and best of
No one in the world has been unscathed by the past few years and more recent events near and afar. From dis-ease, natural disasters, family and financial matters, global conflicts, and more. Yogis and Lightworkers know that we have protection and healing Energy Tool Kits for times in need. Daily self-care and routine rituals known as Dinacharya in Arurveda prevent and help heal chaos in the body and mind as we’ve learned
The power of touch to feel with our fingertips, hands, feet or anywhere else enables us to protect, function best and experience various sensations. Our skin is our largest organ and each square inch contains about 1000 nerve endings. Imagine your whole body! When we touch someone or something we may feel it as cool, warm, smooth, textured, soft, hard, dull, sharp, moving or still, for instance. Sometimes it’s pleasant and other times, not so much. In a
Practice Eye Yoga for eye wellness and protect your vision as you see the beauty of life! Eyes are known as Windows of Our Soul. When we rate the value of our senses, vision often leads the way. Our eyes show us light or darkness, various colors, textures, dimensions, movement and more. When meeting others or even places, we often use our eyes to connect on various levels. Are they friendly, happy, concerned,