I first heard this quote from Dr. Vasant Lad in his beautiful book of poetry, “Strands of Eternity.” It is within his poem about meditation that he talks of the space between our thoughts which is where we find peace. It has taken a lot of time and study to grasp this but now I … Continue reading “Pay Attention to Your Inattention”
Ashtanga Yoga
Creating the Space to Heal
When I sit down to write a new post I am motivated by the passion to create a space for healing. Sharing my own struggles and challenges through writing has become the natural progression of my own journey to heal myself.....and it is absolutely terrifying. The thing is, the journey wouldn’t really be so powerful … Continue reading Creating the Space to Heal
Merry Christmas from V!
Happiest of holidays to all from #healthylivingbyv 🎄🎁✨🤗 Stay tuned into the new year as lots of new and exciting ways to join me will be coming soon!!! 💕 #yoga #yogaphilosophy #yogateachers #210yoga #ayurveda #pranayama #meditation #ryt200TT #ryt200 #eryt200 #yacep #ryt500 #inthebliss
When We Lift Each Other Up
In the lowest points of my life, I would not let anyone in. It was always the safer, easier choice, to stay small and not even bother trying to experience more than I had or more than I was. The feeling of being unworthy or not good enough was so overwhelming that reaching out to … Continue reading When We Lift Each Other Up
Busting a Few Myths About Healthy Living
When I started this blog six years ago I was just looking for a platform to share my thoughts on healthy living. As a young teenager, I watched my dad suffer from Type 2 Diabetes and then suddenly pass from Pancreatic Cancer and so I became impassioned about the idea that I could have helped … Continue reading Busting a Few Myths About Healthy Living
Healing Through Community
There was a time in my life that I felt like I had nothing but questions and absolutely no answers. I found myself alone, in a relatively unknown town, questioning who I was, what I was doing, and why I kept making decisions to repeatedly get me in situations where these same questions kept coming … Continue reading Healing Through Community
We Are All Victims of Diet Culture
As I continue to speak out as an advocate against diet culture it's clear to me that it may be helpful to simply list the signs of its effects so we can all better identify its existence in our lives. In order for us to truly change what's acceptable in our society we have to … Continue reading We Are All Victims of Diet Culture
A Life of Gratitude
Only with gratitude can our hearts take flight. In the beginning of each asana practice I first work to settle my nerves. I calm my thoughts and begin to let go and just before opening my eyes I say a prayer of gratitude for this body, this life, and this practice. The beauty of the … Continue reading A Life of Gratitude
Redefining Self Worth
In my early twenties I worked in a bank. I was opening a new account for an elderly Chinese couple one day as the husband stared at me. Finally he shared what he was thinking and asked, "Why do you look Asian?" I responded proudly and with a smile "Oh, because I am!" He then … Continue reading Redefining Self Worth
The Power of Equanimity
When we think about what causes us distress it is typically our reaction to the cause which feeds into the anxiety, sorrow, or pain that takes us far beyond where we intended to go. In order to find balance and stillness within our lives we must first be willing to see clearly the cause and … Continue reading The Power of Equanimity
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