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Author Archives: Veronica Silva
40 Days of Lent: A time to Connect
The Lenten Season, is a powerful time of the year. These 40 days (Ash Wednesday, Feb 10th – Easter, March 27th) are a time of self-examination and self reflection. It is an opportunity to strengthen your relationship with your Higher power and bring change into your life! During the next 40 days many Christian and Catholics, […]
Seva Yo’ Soul
I am writing this post because today is “Giving Tuesday” a Global day of awareness dedicated to “giving.” Yes, we can give money to those in need – great cause; we can give away our old used stuff – sorta great cause (we don’t want it anyway); we can give a meal to a homeless […]
Growing our Yoga Practice: Grow Towards the Light
Have you ever seen a small blade of grass or plant that has grown through the crack in the cement? Despite all of the factors against that blade of grass, it found an opening and took it. It was determined to grown no matter what the circumstances, obstacles or dark days of summer. Sometimes, we […]
Chanting Mantra: Om Shanti, the Peace Prayer
One of the simplest mantras to learn is the Om Shanti mantra, a prayer for peace. It is simple, and brings on a sense of inner peace when chanted over and over again; it is recommended to chant 108 times. Many practitioners of mantra (chanting) use mala beads which have 108 beads on a string to […]
Resist Not!
“What could be more futile, more insane than to create inner resistance to something that already is?” E. Tolle What could be more futile, more insane than to create inner resistance to something that does not exist? (past or future). Oftentimes we are so worried about something that may happen, or dwell and regret about […]
Natural Ways to Clean Your Yoga Mat
Is your mat starting to get a little aromatic? Do you fear child’s pose? Is it time for the practice of “saucha” (cleanliness)? Finding a product that keeps your mat clean and free of bacteria can be a challenge; as well as finding a product that doesn’t use harsh chemicals. Which one is right for […]
Walking Through Change
When we begin our yoga practice, we go through physical, mental and sometimes spiritual changes. And as we are changing, so is our life …for the seemingly good….and the seemingly not so good. Challenges in our personal lives is a natural part of life. Coming to yoga class during these challenges can help provide insights […]