Posts Tagged ‘#mindfulness’
Nature, 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 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…
Read More🔥 Sol Hot Yoga: A Science of Transformation
Sol Hot Yoga may seem like just a physical practice—but when aligned with the science of Hatha Yoga, it becomes something much greater: a means for Self-discovery, a powerful path toward transformation. The ancient Yoga wisdom was a practice to awakening through direct experience. 🔗 How Sol Hot Yoga Connects to Yogic Wisdom 1. Purification…
Read More🔥 From Angareia to Awakening: Turning Oppression into Enlightenment
🏛️ Origins in the Persian Empire The term “angareia” comes from an ancient Persian system where royal couriers could requisition horses, labor, or assistance from local populations while carrying messages across the empire. This system enabled a highly efficient communication network known as the Royal Road—a precursor to modern postal systems. Civilians were required to…
Read More3 Tips to Set Your Intention for 2025
Sankalpa is a Sanskrit term for “complete intention”. This is a powerful practice that comes from the heart. At Sol Hot Yoga in 2025, your intention becomes your power—through mindful movement, breath, and focus, we create a space for your purpose to flourish. Here are three tips for setting your intention: Clarity of Purpose. May…
Read MoreFOCUS! The Mind of a Peaceful Warrior
First, thanks for allowing us to ‘geek out’ just a little. Over the last few blogs, we’ve explored the chemical cocktails created in the mind of the Peaceful Warriors at Sol Hot Yoga class. We find it amazing! Just one more (for now), and this is on FOCUS! A call to action for our Peaceful…
Read MoreWinter Sol-stice: Darkness Yields to Light at Sol Hot Yoga
Winter Sol-stice is the perfect opportunity to recognize the natural balance of return & retreat. The poet Rumi said, “If everything around seems dark, look again, you may be the light.” At Sol Hot Yoga Studio, Rumi’s wisdom aligns perfectly with the Sol-full journey of the sun on this annual event. 1. Sanctuary for Retreat.…
Read MoreMindfulness Amidst the Chaos: What does Football have to do with Yoga?
We were recently inspired by an article in Harvard Business Review to share few tips on being mindful about your health this Fall. The article offered these strategies if you’re feeling overwhelmed. Pinpoint the primary source Set boundaries on your time & workload Challenge your perfectionism Outsource or delegate Challenge your assumptions How to Deal…
Read MoreDo you believe you are moving toward abundance?
It might seem like a loaded question, but when was the last time you stopped to really ask yourself if you’re making positive changes in your life? For some of us, this question might come up more often than we’d like to admit. 🙂 It is natural to evaluate choices. Part of learning requires some…
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