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Modern Mysticism 101: Daily Practice, Spiritual Tools, & Personal Ritual
As a #ModernMystic, my practice doesn’t look like what it used to. Gone are the days of 2 hour asana practices and instead I focus on a practice that fits into my life. Rather than push myself through a physical practice when I’m not feeling it, I’m better at...
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Cancer New Moon: Nurturing Goodness And Choosing Light
The New Moon in Cancer on June 23, 2017 is an opportunity for us to tap into our inner self and discover more about who we are and what serves our highest good. Hidden in the watery depths of the unconscious is the precious source of our greatest wisdom. As the mother...
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What does it mean to be a Mystic? (And How to Know if You Are One)
Mysticism is a personal spiritual practice. If you are a yogi, spiritual practitioner, astrologer, or seeker in today's modern age, then you're likely on a mystical path. But, most of us aren't aware of this, or how to actually take advantage of this to create the...
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The Power of Flow: How to Get It, and Find the Source of Joy
We all want happiness. Do you know how to find it? Yogis and spiritual seekers have spoken about lofty things like enlightenment and oneness for millennia. In the early 20th century, depth psychologist Carl Jung, coined the term individuation, which comes very close...
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Why Online Learning is the Future of Yoga and Why That’s Awesome
Back in 2005, I started the first ever yoga podcast. It was amazing. Those were the super early days of podcasting, and I couldn't believe that little ol' me was able to reach people around the world...more than 2 million of them. I heard from people in Australia (and...
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Full Moon in Sagittarius: Discovering Your Personal Myth
A full moon in Sagittarius on June 9, 2017 encourages us to explore the realm of the religious function of our psyche. Often overlooked, or pushed aside in favor of science and certainty, this mystical heart of our being is bereft of attention. Because of a lack of...
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My #1 Tool for Getting the Answers You Need (Hint: It’s the Tarot!)
Many years ago, I bought a tarot deck. But, I didn't know how to use it. It sat in my drawer for years until I took it upon myself to learn this incredible method for getting the answers you seek. Sometimes we need answers, don't we? Like, immediate answers to our...
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Gemini New Moon: Transforming Your Love Language
The Gemini new moon on May 25, 2017 is a fantastic time to plant seeds in terms of some new, fun travel plans, taking a new course and up-leveling your learning (by becoming an astrologer!), and making sure your speech and communication is clearly directed and coming...
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Yoga Psychology: Find Out Exactly How to Heal Your Chakras (My Super-Special Tool You MUST Learn)
Over the course of my life, and the duration of my spiritual practice, one thing has consistently been my go-to resource to tap in, connect, and heal. The chakras. Maybe you've been similarly intrigued by them. Or, perhaps you're mystified. Or, maybe you...
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Yoga Psychology: Heal the Roots of Chronic Disease
A few months ago, I shared something deeply personal with you: I suffer from a chronic illness known as Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. It is an autoimmune disorder that compromises the thyroid. I know that I'm not alone. Many of you struggle with chronic illness, or chronic...
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Five Top Tips to Thrive in Your Yoga Business
I recently celebrated my 17th year as a yoga teacher. That's a long. damn. time! Funny thing is, I never actually intended to be a yoga instructor. I found yoga in college as a way to help manage my thyroid disease (read all about that here). It was something that...
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Full Moon in Scorpio: Embodying Sacred Sexuality
The full moon on May 10, 2017 lights up the sky…and our embodiment of sacred sexuality. While Scorpio is known for those two unavoidable principles in life: death & taxes, it is also known for the depth of connection we feel through spiritually-driven intimacy. On...
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Yoga for All (Especially Kids!), by Alyssa Wilkins
Yoga is more than just a fitness and exercise fad. It is a physical and mental experience that deepens your connection between body and mind. While this is an excellent strategy for adults to reduce both mental and physical stress, it is also an excellent medium to...
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From China to Transformation: A Testimonial of My Yoga Journey, by Hong Yan
My yoga journey started in 2004. To be honest, I don’t think it was the start of my actual yoga journey, because I didn’t know what yoga really meant! But, it was when I first heard the word "yoga" and started do yoga asanas. I bought a few DVDs and started a daily...
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4 Ways to Improve Relationships Through Yoga
Life is about relationships. So is yoga. Yoga is fundamentally a relationship-building exercise. Whether you're building a relationship between you and source, conscious and unconscious, or between you and others. Maybe, especially between you and others. It is our...
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Taurus New Moon: Take Stock of Support and Self-Care
The New Moon in Taurus on Wednesday, April 26th, 2017, invites us to plant seeds in the areas of life that support, sustain, and nourish us; most particularly, our finances, personal values, relationships, and sensuality. Any new moon period is an opportunity to take...
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How To Be An Extraordinary Yoga Teacher
There are a lot of yoga teachers these days. How do you set yourself apart and become an extraordinary yoga teacher? It takes two things: Knowledge + Experience. I know that sounds obvious, but there's actually more to it. To truly understand yoga and how to embody...
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Yoga & Astrology: Using the Power of the Stars to Skyrocket Your Teaching & Practice
I’m sure you’re thinking: Yoga and astrology? How do those things go together? I’ll tell you why: Both are tools of mysticism and self-knowledge…
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