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5 Pitfalls In Motivation
Most books I read, I read once and then put them on my shelves. Usually they clutter my shelves as some men clutter their walls with trophy fish and the heads of elk and antelope. There is one book however that I read year after year.
Robert Pirsig’s Zen and…
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Zenhabits.net: 4 Simple Principles of Getting to Completion
“If your mind isn’t clouded by unnecessary things, then this is the best season of your life.” ~Wu-Men
Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow him on Twitter.
When I hear about a great idea that a friend has, I get excited. I can’t wait to see that idea become reality.…
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iPad - Compute Yoga Style
Either you've heard or you live a gloriously sheltered life, but quite a buzz is being made about Apples new iPad personal computing tablet. There are plenty of computers out there but there is something unique about Apple's latest.
Yoga
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Raja Yoga by Vivekananda
Raja Yoga by Swami Vivekananda is an excellent resource for a beginning understanding of the…
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Surya Namaskara A or Sun Salutation A
Samasthiti -- Equal Standing Pose Uttanasana -- Forward Fold Urdhva Uttanasana -- Halfway Lift < Float…
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Ashtanga Invocation
OmVanda gurunam charanaravindesandarshita svatma sukhavabodhenih shreyase jangalikayamanesamsara halahala mohashantyaiAbahu purushakaramshankhachakrasi dharinamsahasra shirasam shetampranamami patanjalimOm"I bow…
How to make the most out of your Haiti Relief Donation
When devastation shakes the collective souls of humanity, most of us feel a great need to be part of the relief effort. For most, lending a hand isn't really an option nor is it particularly useful in the long run. The reality is that what is needed most is money.
If you're like me, you wonder if charity organizations actually get your donations to the people who you want to help. It is worth consideration. While some of the most 'high profile' organizations are reputable, your money may not make it where you want to go.
Tip of the Day
Take time to stand in Tadasana (mountain pose) for a few minutes. Breathe deep. Natural lengthening of the body as you breath becoming taller with the inhale and the exhale. As you do so, discover your connection to the floor and the earth beneath. Allow yourself to feel the natural sensations of "rooting down" and "rising up" as you breathe. When finished, as you move through out your day, mindfully return to this sensation of being firmly grounded at moments of stress or powerlessness. This is bringing yoga to life.
