Tag Archives: Yoga

The soothing balm of Nature

Posted on May 1, 2017 by leslieatheartsong

A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to visit Oregon’s Painted Hills and the Fossil Beds at John Day. I was last there almost 20 years ago and am so happy I went back! As we were traveling I … Continue reading →

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We need to talk….

Posted on July 28, 2016 by leslieatheartsong

Like me, you may have noticed what a crazy place the world seems right now. If you listen to the news or are on social media you are bombarded with information, images and opinions… you may feel sad, angry, helpless, hopeless … Continue reading →

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Get Strong by Being Soft

Posted on May 18, 2016 by leslieatheartsong

Strong, Supple AND Soft! That’s what possible with the right kind of yoga practice! Yoga can be a very balanced exercise routine – given the right approach it can even be cardiovascular! But often times those very practices that get … Continue reading →

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Living the Questions

Posted on March 17, 2016 by leslieatheartsong

Recently I have heard a similar query from several students and a couple of friends as well. It goes something like this: “I just don’t know what I am doing right now. It seems like there … Continue reading →

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I am in the perfect place…..

Posted on March 17, 2015 by leslieatheartsong

Metta – loving kindness, friendliness; a feeling of love in light of whatever is happening. Compassion – a wide open acceptance of the human-ness in each of us and the vast array of experiences we have in living a human … Continue reading →

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Make the Solstice Your Personal Holy Holiday

Posted on December 8, 2014 by leslieatheartsong

I have heard so many people say recently, something about “this time of year” and the fact that they feel overwhelmed in some way by it. There is an anticipation of activity, family gatherings, needing to meet expectations and just … Continue reading →

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Contraction and Expansion: The Yoga of Energy Sustainability

Posted on October 7, 2014 by leslieatheartsong

I have been considering energy a lot recently. The amount of energy I have to put into anything that I do; the self-care and down time that it actually and realistically takes to sustain that energy; the energy exchanges we are constantly making … Continue reading →

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Inner Voice – Are You Listening?

Posted on September 4, 2014 by leslieatheartsong

I ran across this quote this morning and thought I would share it. “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s … Continue reading →

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Are You Inner-Dependent?

Posted on July 3, 2014 by leslieatheartsong

This week marks another anniversary for our country’s freedom – Independence Day. Each year we celebrate as neighbors, communities and a country as a whole the freedoms we have living here in the United States. I certainly appreciate living here. … Continue reading →

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Ganesha and the Snow Days

Posted on February 11, 2014 by leslieatheartsong

Last week I completed a Ganesha Mantra challenge – 40 days of 108 Om gang ganapataye namaha – om to the remover of obstacles, may my way be clear (very rough translation). The last day of the challenge, I wrote … Continue reading →

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