By: Vera Kamalatmika
“How might I gather and motivate women to open up to their full potential and share their experience of womanhood in a community?“"
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“I blow my prayers deep into my beautiful bundle of treasures, sharing my spirit and my journey with this fragment of the rainbow I have collected. And I place it down, under the tree. An offering to the land. An offering to the spirits. An offering to myself.”
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“Home is defined by the peace within
The sense of belonging
The feeling of being
Fully present
Fully alive
Fully aware.”
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“Sometimes, in order to truly understand the major themes of yoga’s teachings, we need to practice asana with the intention of drawing inward and looking at what our minds and bodies are telling us about our souls.”
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By: Ryan Keating
“Yoga is the uniting of consciousness in the heart. It is in recognizing the balance between the heart, mind, and gut for learning, managing, and acting in life.”
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By: Ryan Keating
“With the building of a cacao mill, the women would be in an outstanding position to continue to grow and empower their own population and improve the standards of living in San Marcos.”
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“Yoga was starting to come alive off the mat for me as it entered into my struggles and challenges and made me stronger physically, mentally and emotionally.”
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By: Jess Berry
“I have been overly attached to my physical looks for years, viewing it almost as a currency, something that earns me self worth according to what it looks like and can do.”
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“As a yoga teacher, you channel the ancient teachings of yoga through your own distinct voice … but sometimes it’s hard to stay fresh and inspired in your offerings.”
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By: Sarah Ingraham
“The non-competitiveness of yoga creates a conflict free environment that supports a collectivistic attitude. Breathing, the most fundamental aspect of yoga, calms the mind and develops a non-reactive state within ourselves.”
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“We each have a life filled with doors, some open, some closed, and some locked. They are the doors of our home or car, the doors of our smiles, trust, and secrets. There are doors to possibilities - moving to a new city, leaving a relationship, learning a new profession.”
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“Some might consider what these guys are doing to be the epitome of yogasana. Once upon a time, this was my goal too. And yet when I look back on my yoga journey, I see more clearly than ever before how unpredictable and fluid the path is.”
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“I was in for an incredible and mind blowing experience without even realizing the magnitude when I put the cup to my lips and drank in the spirit of the cactus. My intention of release during the training continued as I released control, surrendering to the journey and the process of being present and in tune with nature and those around me.”
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By: Sarah Ingraham
“Cacao has many medicinal properties; it is high in antioxidants, detoxifying for the liver and kidneys, a good source of iron, magnesium, and calcium, a natural mood elevator, and an antidepressant.”
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By: Ashley Rossy
“I know some of you may be focusing on how you can efficiently breathe underwater whilst only being able to breathe through your mouth, but I assure you, with a bit more focus and practice, it will soon be as natural and efficient as breathing through your nose.”
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“I felt every sensation in my body as I took a hot shower, letting the water wash away any lingering past stories, feels and experiences. Cradled in a hammock outside, I felt so present, calm and centered as I wrote in my journal, reflecting on my purge.”
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By: Sarah Ingraham
“During my visit to the Green School in Bali, I noticed that the space was influenced by a strong soulcentric society. Sustainable development, conscious choices, creative arts, and spiritual teachings can be found in every corner of the school.”
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By: Jenna Carpenter
“Perhaps you feel inspired to go plant-based because you want to be a spiritual activist. Aside from being yogic, it’s a sustainable practice that can actually make a positive impact on our earth and it’s good for your health.”
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By: Sarah Ingraham
“In yoga, it is important to focus on bringing long, deep breaths into the belly to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, calm the mind, and relax the body.”
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