Today we look at the fourth practice of the “yamas” which is: Brahmacharya ब्रह्मचर्य Sutra 2.38: Brahmacarya pratisthayam virya labhah This yoga sutra translates as: “When the yogini is firmly established in moderation, vitality is gained.” ~ The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali, Sutra II.38 Brahmacharya is frequently translated as celibacy, or faithfulness in marriage. …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern Unleash Your Inner Goddess Yoga and Life Coaching “Love the Life you Live, Live the Life you Love”~ Bob Marley Take your daughter, sister, mom, best friend or come by yourself to discover your true potential. Allow me to guide you on your path to finding your purpose, fulfilling your dreams and living …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern The “Yoga Sutras” can be understood as an eight limbed tree. For an overview of the complete 8 Limbs of Yoga please refer back to my article “The 8 Limbs of Yoga – An Introduction” by clicking HERE. Today we start at the foundation, the roots of the tree with the “yamas”, the moral and …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern Start your week with Yoga “The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” ~ Dalai Lama The season of summer brings changes to the schedule! Hooray! Yoga can become a “good addiction”. We realize the more we practice the more benefits we receive from our yoga practice. So after a while of doing even …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern “Yoga embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being.” ~ Shri. Narendra Modi (Prime Minister of India) Happy Summer Solstice and Happy International Yoga Day to you! The UN declared June 21st (same day as Summer Solstice) as International …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern If you are one of my cherished yoga students you may already be aware of the blessings of practicing yoga on a regular basis. Within just a few weeks you may have been feeling and seeing changes in your body and possibly even your mind and spirit. The Sanskrit root of the word ‘yoga’ stands …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern MINDFULNESS IN ACTION ~ 3 Ways to Bring Mindfulness into Your Life 1. Breath Awareness Remember how you have been feeling when you did your breathing practice from last week’s blog? Please know and remember that you can bring yourself back to this anytime. There are many pranayama practices, one is …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern “Peace is present right here and now, in ourselves and in everything we do and see. Every breath we take, every step we take, can be filled with peace, joy, and serenity. The question is whether or not we are in touch with it. We need only to be awake, alive in the present moment.” …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern “Yoga, an ancient but perfect science, deals with the evolution of humanity. This evolution includes all aspects of one’s being, from bodily health to self-realization. Yoga means union – the union of body with consciousness and consciousness with the soul. Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day-to-day life and endows skill …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” ― Mahatma Gandhi “Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.” ― Martin Luther King Jr. Have you ever been holding a grudge? Then you know how uncomfortable it feels to hold on to resentment, anger and hurt towards someone else or …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern