Awakening Self Blog

Spring in Your Step (Yoga for the feet)

Winter may have left your feet feeling stiff and sluggish. Let this simple yoga practice awaken them and put spring into your step! I remember, when my daughter was young, that springtime would fill her with delight. After days of rain, the b…

Holding Space for the Divine

If we want to spiritually awaken, we need to create space in our lives for the Divine. Here’s how. Beneath the daily routines, the to-do lists, the commute to work, and lugging the groceries home, there is a stirring within, like a tremor deep…

Winter Clouds, Winter Clarity, Winter Healing

Whether cloudy or clear, wintertime can deepen meditation and heal the heart. Clouds cover the skies like sheep’s wool, muffling the sounds of the birds and the passing cars. The overcast sends a shadow over my heart, evoking a littl…

BEing Your Self

Your BEing is ever present – but do you know your true Self? There are a lot of big questions in life, aren’t there? One of them for me has always been “Who Am I?”, inspired by the teachings of Ramana Maharshi. We t…

Winter: Accept and Respond

A harsh task-master, winter forces us to accept what is and respond appropriately – and also brings refreshing honesty and authenticity. Winter can’t be denied. Much as we’d like to pretend it’s a balmy spring day or a…

Peaceful Mind, Peace on Earth

The holiday season has messages of Peace on Earth – but how do we create that? It starts with a peaceful mind, and yoga philosophy points the way. Holiday cards say it. We hear it in carols. “Peace on Earth” is a familiar ref…