Weekly OM

2010-09-06T16:20:00.000-07:00

Peace is always available to you. When in a stressful or trying moment, choose peace. Take a few deep breaths, a short walk or just some time to yourself.

2010-07-18T07:18:00.000-07:00

Connect to your heart chakra. Spend time with a person or people who warm your heart. Visit a place that makes you smile and fills your heart with excitement!

2010-06-27T19:41:00.000-07:00

It's said that no farmer ever hoed a field by turning it over in his mind. If you are looking to make a positive change in your life, start by setting an intention. Setting your mind on doing something increases your chances for success. Then act. Through patience and discipline you will see your dreams unfold.

2010-06-20T14:56:00.001-07:00

Embrace the yoga of action. If not now, when? Take a step, no matter how small.

2010-06-14T09:17:00.001-07:00

What is your truth? Practice Satya. Ask yourself what is your favorite thing to do on a Saturday night? Then do it!

2010-06-08T09:36:00.000-07:00

What is it that draws you into your zone, allowing you to be in the present moment? This a form of active meditation. Whether it's playing golf, dancing, music or drumming, take the time this week to just let yourself go. When you're in the zone, the mind begins to quiet and you become one with everything around you.

2010-06-02T11:00:00.000-07:00

Practice savasana. Savasana allows us the time to slow down from our busy lives, take in our practice and begin to quiet the mind. This could be as simple as taking a few minutes on your mat in corpse pose, taking a vacation, spending time with friends and loved ones, or even meandering through stores for a day of shopping!

2010-05-23T15:22:00.000-07:00

Practice Tapas or discipline. If you're having trouble keeping a regular yoga practice, lay your mat out in a certain place in your house for a week and at a specific time each day sit on it. Half the battle is finding the time to just sit. Hopefully in time you'll realize, "Hey, I'm already here, why not practice?"

2010-05-16T12:13:00.000-07:00

Make a list of 3 things you've wanted to do your whole life. Start with the smaller goal and end with the biggest. Then take the time to do the first one. Once you've accomplished that move to the next. It might take time, but know that you're on your way and have patience.

2010-05-09T10:36:00.000-07:00

Practice Svadhyaya or self reflection. Take an hour or two to sit by yourself in a relaxing place free from any disturbances. Listen to what thoughts arise and jot them down in a journal then read them out load. Notice how you feel.

2010-05-02T10:11:00.001-07:00

Weekly OM: Practice Brahmacharya or energy management. Skip that cocktail party or boys night out for a relaxing and rejuvenating night in with a good book or movie.

2010-04-25T08:15:00.001-07:00

Try a challenging yoga pose. Acknowledge that you are doing something difficult and thank yourself for trying.

2010-04-18T09:59:00.001-07:00

Practice Karma Yoga. Do something good for your community this week such as volunteer, plant a tree or help clean a park.

2010-04-13T07:12:00.000-07:00

Show yourself some compassion. Write 10 things you love about yourself on a piece of paper and tape it to your bathroom mirror. Read it out load every time you look at yourself.

2010-04-05T05:38:00.000-07:00

Be open to the universe. Take a different route to work. Talk to a stranger. Try something new. You never know what the universe has in store for you.

2010-03-28T06:39:00.000-07:00

Stimulate the Manipura solar plexus chakra. Take a belly dancing class or check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_B79GBuHAE.

2010-03-21T11:58:00.000-07:00

Practice Aparigraha or non-greed by donating some of your old clothes or belongings to the Good Will.

2010-03-14T07:17:00.000-07:00

Write a Thank You card to someone who inspires you, then write a Thank You card to yourself.

2010-03-07T06:47:00.001-08:00

Practice conscious eating. For your next meal, sit alone, close your eyes and really experience what your putting into your body.

2010-02-28T06:55:00.000-08:00

Energize the Vishuddha throat chakra. Sing your favorite song in the shower.

2010-02-21T10:02:00.000-08:00

Practice Ahimsa or non-harming this week. Give a friend or co-worker a hug or smile and practice self love by treating yourself to something you enjoy.