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Faith in Flow – Pranayama
God’s Breath in Our Lungs: Adding Pranayama to Daily Life Pranayama is often described as the practice of intentional breathing. Prana means “breath,” and yama means “restraint.” Together, this practice points to a mindful relationship with the breath God has… Continue reading
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Faith in Flow – Brahmacharya
Brahmacharya is defined as Right Use of Energy. It is all about intentional living. This is one of my most studied Yamas in the 8 limbs of yoga because I believe that all I have and all I do is… Continue reading
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Faith in Flow – Yama: Asteya
Asteya, the third principle in the Yama means “non-stealing.” As the Yamas directly correlate with other moral codes, like the Ten Commandments, it is important to study this yoga philosophy as a nuanced rule of life. Of course, not taking… Continue reading
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Power to the Protest
As my dad says, “You may think one small person may never make a difference, but have you ever been trapped in a tent with a mosquito?” Or in some cases, as spider? A mouse? I participated in my first… Continue reading
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Faith in Flow- Yama: Satya
Satya, the second principle of Yama, centers on the concept of truth. At first glance, this moral guideline appears straightforward and simple to uphold. However, I find it to be a nuanced challenge in both my yoga practice and my… Continue reading
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Faith in Flow – Yama: Ahimsa
The first limb of yoga, Yama, is about restraints or observances. Biblically, these align with the Ten Commandments and feel rather like “common sense” or Integrity 101. But I want to dive into the more subtle meanings of non-harm in… Continue reading
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Faith in Flow – Can’t They Just Get Along?
Finding the intersection of the 8 limbs of yoga and Jesus. Finding Common Ground There is so in the world that seems to be more similar than different. But you would never know that. With all the “us” versus “them”… Continue reading
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Walking a Codependent Camino – Promise #11
Our final day in Santiago de Compostela, Spain “I trust the guidance I receive from my Higher Power and come to believe in my own capabilities.” It was a day for art and culture, and preparing our hearts for the… Continue reading
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Walking a Codependent Camino – Promise #10
Santiago de Compostela, Spain “I no longer need to rely solely on others to provide my sense of worth.” We took advantage of the oversized beds and blackout curtains in our first day without Camino Kilometers to walk. We allowed… Continue reading
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Walking a Codependent Camino – Promise #3
“I know a new freedom” 16.07 miles from Vila do Conde to Esposende This second promise from CoDA was a good meditation as miles flew by. Cobblestones, wooden boardwalks, and farm paths carried me from the sea, to town, back… Continue reading
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