Words of Wisdom

Tag: Breathe

The beauty in getting lost.
By Maddie Rodriguez

The Beauty in Getting Lost.

I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that most of us like to have a plan. If not for every single day, then certainly for lives. It’s only natural; our brains are designed to see, interpret and predict patterns. For the most part, this …

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Yogi in Warrior 3 pose
By Maddie Rodriguez

Stay Open.

If you are the kind of person who carefully plans their schedule and, well, their life (ahem), the encouragement to “stay open” can sound a little bit like “relinquish control.” Openness can feel like an incursion on your carefully-planned life and it can be hard …

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Yogi in savasana
By Maddie Rodriguez

Letting Go in Savasana.

We’ve all been there: you’re lying motionless on the mat, but your brain is running a mile a minute. You know you’re supposed to be letting go, but you’re taking this rest from sensation and stretch to run through your to-do list. Or your grocery …

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