I don’t struggle to live and I am not harassed because of my identity. This privilege is not available to every American. Many individuals are denied agency over their lives because of their identity. What is my identity?
Ground yourself for summer travel
Summer is here with heat on full blast. This summer many are finding themselves in a comfortable position to travel again. Whether you hope to get a quick road trip to a beach or are finally able to take the long trip you planned two years ago, traveling can be stressful. As we prepare to travel we have to remind ourselves to be in the present moment and enjoy the process of travel. Yoga offers many tools to keep you grounded and in the present moment.
Lead with Compassion using G.R.A.C.E.
The news lately has been filled with tragic stories describing marginalized groups facing himsa (violence or harm). When we see injustice we might be compelled to react. However, when we react rather than respond, we might not act with ahimsa, non-harm in thought, word and deed towards all. Joan Halifax, PhD from Upaya Zen Center suggests we have G.R.A.C.E. Roshi Joan created this model for bringing compassion into interactions with others.
Slow Breathing with Extended Exhalation Can Reduce Intense Negative Emotions
We need tools to reduce the intense negative emotions and return to a state of calm to promote clarity of what is true. What’s an easy tool to use? Slow Breathing with an Extended Exhale. For the month of June, you can practice slow extended exhalation using this Guided Extended Exhalation in our video library for free