Words of Wisdom

Category: Reflections

Yogi in standing split w/Eagle arms
By Maddie Rodriguez

Keeping it Real.

As yogis, we try to see the best in everyone. We practice kindness and compassion. We know the importance of empathy and of being careful not to inflict any unnecessary harm with our words. But we should remember that it is equally important to be …

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Yogi in Pigeon pose
By Maddie Rodriguez

Embracing Change.

It seems spring has (finally!) arrived and the change in season is an opportunity to think about change in our lives. Spring is a time of change. A change in the weather, a change in the light—its quality and duration—and a change in the pace …

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Yogis in a circle holding hands
By Maddie Rodriguez

Why Your Tribe Matters.

Tribe, crew, soulmates, squad—there are a million different names for them, but you always know who they are. They are the tried-and-true friends, the good-times-and-bad friends, the always-and-forever friends. They’re the ones that have your back and always support you. They keep you grounded and …

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Yogi in child's pose
By Maddie Rodriguez

6 Ways to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions.

Now that the rosy glow of New Year’s Eve has faded, we’re left with the harsh light of day and the hard work of not making, but keeping our New Year’s Resolutions. So what are some best practices for keeping those resolutions? Be strategic. The …

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Yogis in upward dog
By Maddie Rodriguez

Rise Through Adversity.

When we get knocked down, it can be hard to get up again, and sometimes our instinctive reactions aren’t always the best practice. In the process of “getting better”—whether that be from a physical or emotional or spiritual hardship—there are a few things that can …

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Happy yogis in seated pose
By Maddie Rodriguez

Create Your Own Happy.

Throughout December we hear so much about the Most Wonderful Time of the Year that if you aren’t feeling particularly merry, it can be very frustrating and even lonely time of year. Here are some tips to help you fight the winter blues: Opt out. …

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Yogis meditating
By Maddie Rodriguez

Welcome Home.

Autumn is a season of endings: the leaves dying and falling from the trees, the days growing shorter and shorter, and the year drawing to a close. But, for many, it is also the start of something new, whether that be a new class, a …

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Yogi in Warrior 2 pose
By Maddie Rodriguez

Getting Started.

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” —Mark Twain There are some truths we immediately recognize in our brains, that we need to be reminded of. One of those essential truths is this: at no point is a task more daunting than before you’ve …

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Yogis with legs up on the wall
By Maddie Rodriguez

Surround Yourself with Positive People.

“Surround yourself with positive people” is something we’ve probably all heard before. We’ve heard it because it’s generally good advice—of course we should all surround ourselves with kind, loving people who celebrate with us through good times and support us through the bad. But, depending …

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Yogi in downward dog
By Maddie Rodriguez

Spring Clean Your Life.

There is something truly inspiring about the first real day of spring. Not a day of warmth and sunshine bracketed on either side by snow, the kind of day that only hints at what’s to come. No, the first real day of spring is a …

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