When we learn to quiet our mind, then we can rest in our natural state. Asana and prāṇāyāma are useful tools in cultivating a quiet, clear and steady mind.
I say "cultivate" because our mind is like a garden that needs regular attention. If we don't care for it a little every day, the creepers will take over and the next time we intent to grow something,...
In every Yoga Awareness class, from chanting to āsana and prānāyāma practices, the student is traditionally preparing for what the ultimate purpose of yoga is: inner stillness and meditation.
In Yoga, “āsana” is defined as any of the yogic postures or movements, but literally translates as "to seat". It is said that originally the only posture in yoga was...
Yoga & Therapy: Yoga Awareness states that Yoga cikitsa (therapy) is the skillful application of Yoga teaching and this knowledge has come from our Indian teachers. Yoga teaching is therapy. Yoga gives therapeutic and healing benefits for all human beings, at the levels of our body, mind and spirit.
Yoga Awareness Hawaii is at Downtown Honolulu, near...
Rest is best, it is said. Imagine an ocean of peace and silence, and plunge into it. Breathe, long, smooth breaths, and simply listen. Let your mind relax and enjoy moments of tranquillity. Free yourself from wasteful thoughts. This is the best type of rest. Make it a practice! Practice with us and find real rest in our Maui group class at Wisdom Flow Yoga...
In āsana, less is more. Simple doesn't have to mean boring. Simple is in fact where it's at.
When a yoga practice is based and focused on breath, it is accessible. Only then we allow ourselves to slow down and be deeply absorbed by what we are actually doing. With simple postures, like the one pictured here (vajrāsana to child pose), when they are...
Spring is a season of new beginnings, renewal, and growth. A natural opportunity for a fresh start is sensed by our physiology; our bodies long for lightening things up, cleansing ourselves of any accumulated imbalances, and rejuvenate. In nature and in us, there’s a renewed sense of joy and inspiration. But beware, we may also be more likely to catch a...
“Don’t you know it yet? It is your light that lights the world.” - Rumi
When yoga is practiced regularly and efficiently, including āsana, prānāyāma, chanting and meditation, not just our physical body will benefit. A regular yoga practice opens up and strenghtens our knowing of our own true self, or puruṣa. Reminding us that everything we need is...
In the midst of the holidays busy-ness, make time to be with yourself and take care of your glow. Gift yourself with a yoga practice! I look forward to teaching class tomorrow and see everyone's after-yoga glow :) Please Come!
☆ CLASS CALENDAR:
https://yogaawareness.com/yoga/classes/hawaii/maui-pukalani-makawao-yoga-class
Peggy Jubert
In holiday season, it is essential to take care of ourselves and re-energize: drinking lots of warm water, taking a walk outside (enjoying the fresh air!), and practicing Yoga! ☆ MAUI Pukalani / Makawao YOGA CLASS CALENDAR: https://yogaawareness.com/yoga/classes/hawaii/maui-pukalani-makawao-yoga-class
Peggy Jubert
We learn to keep our mind peaceful by feeding good thoughts to our mind. In letting our mind rest... we let it be restful, not restless. Let us remember: our mind is our own. We mustn’t let our mind cause us distress. We cannot slap or suppress the mind – we have to give it love. By giving our own mind love we will make it peaceful. Om 'santi. I look...