“The moon shimmers in green water. White herons fly through the moonlight. The young man hears a girl gathering water-chestnuts: into the night, singing, they paddle home together.” ~ Li Po As we transition from summer to fall, we bid farewell to summer, maybe feeling sadness for the loss of summer, but striding confidently onward …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern Happy Friday to You! ? Often we are looking for the external environment to shift, and become frustrated when things are different from what we want. So we have to remember that, although we don’t have control over external circumstances, we can empower ourselves by creating an internal change. The outside world is a reflection …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern “Through celebrations in their season are the deeper powers of human nature realized.” ~Rudolf Steiner As the days get shorter and the nights longer, nature asks us to slow down, and to go within. Here we can connect to our inner love, harmony and strength, nourishing and kindling our inner light which will illuminate …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern On August 21st the moon aligns between the earth and the sun, creating a solar eclipse that will be visible in Northern America. Depending on where you live, you may be able to experience a partial or full eclipse. Both lunar and solar eclipses have been observed with reverence since ancient times and invite us …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern Discover the Magic of Mala Beads Before we dive into the amazing benefits of using Mala Beads, let’s begin by exploring the definition of a Japa Mala. The Sanskrit word “japa” refers to the repetition of a mantra or sacred word and can be translated to “muttering”. The word “mala” means “garland” and represents a …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern Many of us lead very busy lives. Ironically, the more stress we have, the less inclined we are to take time for ourselves. I invite you to turn this pattern around by investing in your health and well-being first. You don’t have to wait for a retreat in an exotic location or the long awaited …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern Today, June 9th, is a Full Moon! A time to pause and celebrate all the blessings in your life. What better way to reflect on the energies of the full moon than with a guided meditation? Aligning yourself to the phases of the moon presents you with the opportunity to tune into your own rhythms. …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern June 21st marks the beginning of summer this year. I invite you to join us and start the new season with our seasonal yoga celebration. Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year and we welcome the increased hours of light and sunshine. As with every change of the seasons, it’s a time for …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern Mother’s Day is a celebration of love and gratitude. As we approach Mother’s Day this May 14, I invite you to reflect on the love and gratitude for your mom, mother-in-law, or important mentor in your life. No matter whether the relationship with your mom has been positive or negative, ask yourself what you have …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern Greetings and welcome to part 4 of our series “The Secret to Self-Empowerment”! I am happy you are here and thank you for your interest and support! Have you been able to apply some of the principles the earlier articles talked about? How has it been going for you? In case you are a new …
by Tanja Alexandra Kern