Wrote this on April 15th. Life puts you on a roller coaster even if you never waited in line for the ride. For the past 5 months, it felt as if the world was spinning out of control in all directions. All of a sudden I didn’t know what to do or who I was [...]
Author: myblueyogamat
Hi everyone, my name is Danielle and this is my yoga chat journal that I want to share with all of you. I will be sharing different yoga poses as well as my personal experience and outlook here. Feel free to leave comments and suggestions. This is a no judgement blog where we can express our emotions and ideas. I want to be a positive influence not just for myself but those around me. Please join me on my yoga journey...
Wander Lost
Feeling blessed to have the opportunity to travel to different countries has only excited my untamed spirits for new adventures and journeys. Embracing their culture and lifestyle into my life has brought much joy and laugher into my heart. What I particularly enjoy other than the beautiful sceneries, is the customs and traditions of its [...]
Fun under the sun
Escape to Tulum
Seated in a lotus pose with my legs crossed in front of me, I lay my hands softly on my knee, taking a deep inhalation and pushing exhalation. I sit on the edge of my mat with my eyes closed. I can feel the cool summer breeze brushing against my skin I can see the [...]
Take Me to Nirvana
"Happiness cannot be traveled to. owned, early, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude." - Denis Waitley Photo by Ehsan Zarrin
BeYOUtiful
(Peaceful "Shanti" Warrior- A graceful transition from warrior II, take deep breaths while holding the pose. This pose help strengthens the back, increase flexibility and widens the hips while building strength in your legs.) Listening to the radio early morning on my drive to work I hear the question of the day, "At what [...]
Fuel the Engine
(Dancer's Pose- a balance pose that requires focus, flexibility and expansion. This a heart opener pose. Definitely one of the prettiest poses, it may seem easy but it requires intense concentration). I feel like a bit of a slacker, realizing that my last entry was almost 3 months ago. I promise that was not my [...]
Perseverance
(Three legged downward dog- one of my favorite yoga poses and has now become one of the easiest poses for me since I started practicing. It strengths not just your legs but your wrists to hold your weight above you. With a raised leg, your are stretching your inner thighs, tighten your glutes, and lengthening [...]
Art of an Artist
(Virabhadrasana / Warrior II - A strong, fierce pose building strength and stamina from ground up. Allowing yourself to stand straight and tall with long arm expansion. Rooting to the Earth with an open heart to love, peace, and mindfulness.) The sun rises above the sea, a new day has begun... I hear waves [...]
Living in the Moment
(Warrior/ Virabhadrasana III - A true balancing pose with full focus and concentration of the mind, body and soul. Also one of the hardest warrior poses. It strengthens your thigh muscles, core, as well as your shoulders and arms. An easy transition from the mountain pose with feet grounded towards the earth, when ready focus [...]
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