Posts Tagged ‘#chooselove’
Mind-Body-Soul: The Tapestry of Yoga & Meditation
🌿 As we grow into wisdom, many of us start to notice that the fads and trends that once seemed so appealing begin to lose their shine. Instead, we find ourselves gravitating toward something deeper-something that transcends the quick fixes and taps into ancient wisdom. For so many of us, that path leads us back to…
Read MoreThe Mind as Creator: How Perception Shapes Reality
The world we see, is the world our mind is equipped to perceive. Walk into any yoga class and you’ll hear an invitation to breathe, feel, and cultivate awareness.But what if that simple act of awareness echoes what yogic sages have taught for millennia — our consciousness mind doesn’t merely observe the world; it actively…
Read MoreHarvard Study of Adult Development: Part 1, Relationships That Last
In a world where instant gratification is the norm and distractions are endless, the idea of relationships that last 30, 40, even 60 years feels increasingly rare—yet, deeply inspiring. We’ve been married 21 years, and both of our parents have been married for over 60 years. During our recent yoga retreat to Costa Rica,…
Read MoreCultivate Equanimity: Pratipakśa Bhāvanam
Finding Equanimity at the Edge of Fear & Joy Equanimity is the inner steadiness that holds both joy and fear with calm awareness. It’s the ability to stay centered amidst the swirling changes of life — not detached, but deeply present. In yoga, we practice both it on and off the mat. At Sol Hot…
Read MoreCultivate Equanimity In This Season
☀️Summer brings with it a vibrant energy — longer days, social invitations, vacations, and the outward momentum of doing. It’s a season of warmth, celebration, and spontaneity. But while this fiery expansion can be invigorating, it also carries the potential for imbalance: burnout, overcommitment, and disconnection from the inner self. At Sol Hot Yoga Studio, we…
Read More“A Letter Across Time” — Listening to the Intuition of True Self
💫 Occasionally, we come across a story — or perhaps a moment in meditation — where we imagine what advice our current self might offer our younger self. It’s a powerful reflection, often full of tenderness, clarity, and wisdom. But what if we turned the mirror, too? What insights can we learn in the intuitive courage…
Read MoreNature, Nurture, and Choice
🌿 I often find the wisdom of yoga mirrored in my garden — a living metaphor for the distinctions between Nature, Nurture, and Choice. Nature 🌱 I can bury bulbs and scatter seeds. Some grow, some don’t. There’s no need to ask, “Why do bad things happen?” Nature simply is. This is the realm of karma…
Read MoreMother’s Day: A Celebration of Love, Light, Peace & Joy
🌸 Mother’s Day is more than a holiday — it’s a sacred opportunity to return to the heart. Whether we are celebrating the mothers who raised us, the ones who nurtured us in spirit, or the feminine energy of life itself, this day invites us to embody the deepest teachings of yoga: love that is…
Read MoreAwakening Self-Agency
Awaken & Remember. At Sol Hot Yoga Studio, we hold space for those seeking more than physical transformation — we support the journey of Self-awakening. In a culture that says, “Fix yourself to be worthy,” ancient wisdom reminds us: 🦉“To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom.” — Socrates ⚔️ “Know thyself and know thy enemy,…
Read MoreStewardship: Whose job is it anyway?!
Stewardship at Sol Hot Yoga: Seva, Sangha & Karma At Sol Hot Yoga, we believe that yoga isn’t just something you do — it’s something you live. That belief comes to life through stewardship: mindful care for our space, our community, and the energy we each bring into the space. Stewardship lives in three powerful…
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