When we are born into our families, we are essentially given a template for attachment. We learn that our needs will be met consistently and lovingly, thus creating secure attachment. Or, we learn that attachment is inconsistent and unreliable, creating insecure attachment patterns. We bring this template with us throughout our lives, particularly in our […]
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Isvara Pranidhana: The Yogic Art of Surrender
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Oct
Oct
Isvara pranidhana is the yogic practice of surrendering to something higher. I can’t think of any other practice that reminds me how small I am and how important I am, all at once. The art of surrendering acknowledges how little we have control over in this life. We can try to outsmart, outmaneuver, cajole, […]
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Loving Kindness
22
Oct
Oct
“Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know.” -Pema Chodron Pema Chodron’s words mean something new to me today than they did when I first read them several months ago. The lesson I’m currently being taught by my life’s circumstance is the need for compassion and forgiveness. When I […]
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Care vs. Overcare
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Oct
Oct
Relationships are an interesting balancing act. Between any two people, there’s a dynamic exchange at play. We give, we receive, we interpret meaning, we push each other (hopefully into growth), and ultimately we learn more about ourselves in the process. The best relationships I’ve been in are those with a mutual level of care and […]
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The Mind and the Path Back to the Heart
05
Oct
Oct
“My mind is a bad neighborhood I try not to go into alone.” -Anne Lamott I have this habit of believing all my thoughts. It doesn’t matter that I have hundreds a day and that many of them directly oppose each other, I still tend to believe all of them. Being a life coach, I […]
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Sankalpas: The Practice of Resolve
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Sep
Sep
Sankalpa (Sanskrit: संकल्प) means conception or idea or notion formed in the heart or mind, solemn vow or determination to perform, desire, definite intention, volition or will. A sankalpa reflects our resolve to become the highest version of ourselves. Gandhi reflected, “My life is my message.” This kind of resolve allowed him to change the […]
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The Universe is a Friendly Place
16
Sep
Sep
Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “This is not where I thought I would be by this age?” This is something I struggle with and I often hear my clients in their 20s make that statement. There seems to be a timetable out there for all of us and if we don’t […]
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What Recovery Feels Like
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Jun
Jun
Almost a month has passed since the Yoga for Trauma Recovery Immersion experience at Breathe Los Gatos. This was one of the most incredible experiences of my career–facilitating eighteen people through their respective healing and learning processes. Each person in the group displayed a willingness to look deeply inside and then to bring their healing […]
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How to Address Homework Concerns-Guest Post by Chris Anderson
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May
May
Chrisamy “Chris” Anderson is an educator with over 20 years experience working with students in grades kindergarten through 12, in regular and special education settings. She possesses a Masters of Science Degree in Education along with seven current credentials and certificates, in the areas of: special education, resource specialist, Autism Spectrum Disorders, reading, art, multiple […]
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Mar
Mar
Last month I had the fortunate opportunity of attending a ten day, silent meditation retreat. I remain incredibly grateful for and continue to process all the meaning from this experience. I’ve been thinking for weeks now about how I would share this experience with the people I care about. I’ve wanted to illuminate point by […]