Category Archives: Yoga

Emotions and Reflection

Posted on December 14, 2014 by perlgurl

The problem with reflection of events gone past is that reliving the painful days really sucks. I’m not enjoying this part of my teacher training at all.

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Saturday, May 3: day one of three – Santosha

Posted on December 14, 2014 by perlgurl

Writing this in retrospect and I can recall is this day was so very, very long.  First troop at Free Comic Book, then the recital.   Yoga:   Pranayama: Santosha (or Samtosha) is most commonly translated as Contentment. The feeling … Continue reading →

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Friday, May 2: day three of three- Saucha

Posted on December 14, 2014 by perlgurl

Writing this in retrospect.  The day before the recital, got a massage.  Not sure what else I did, but I’m fairly confident there was no yoga or pranayam involved. Saucha Yoga: Pranayama: Saucha= cleanliness or purity. Saucha includes, but goes … Continue reading →

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Transformation and vivid dreams

Posted on September 19, 2014 by perlgurl

I woke from some really strong and vivid dreams today, which is slightly unusual for me. There there were two different dreams that melted into each other, the first one I was quite sad. In the first dream I had … Continue reading →

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“Softening the edges”

Posted on September 18, 2014 by perlgurl

Tonight I had an interesting lack of a reaction to something that would have in past triggered an angry response. I’ve talked it out with myself and a couple of close friends and while I am not sure what the … Continue reading →

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Personal practice

Posted on September 17, 2014 by perlgurl

This morning I woke up with the thought that this is the most valuable lesson I likely learned during Yoga Teacher Training. Not just for yoga, but for anything I want to succeed at. Time to build that practice!

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Yes I can!

Posted on September 16, 2014 by perlgurl

I’m really excited about something coming up that is both scary and fun. I don’t want to say too much since I still have some amount of fear, but I know I can do this. I can do this!! I … Continue reading →

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Back in the classroom

Posted on September 9, 2014 by perlgurl

After a summer break I was back in the studio tonight with two classes taught and wonderful students willing to learn. It’s like coming HOME!

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Postive reinforcement

Posted on September 8, 2014 by perlgurl

“If someone offers you an amazing opportunity and you’re not sure you can do it, say yes—then learn how to do it later.” ~ Richard Branson I saw this on a friend’s facebook page today. The timing is excellent, as … Continue reading →

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Self-Control

Posted on September 5, 2014 by perlgurl

I will not allow anger to win.  I will not allow anger to win.  I will not allow anger to win.

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