Entries by derik

Wanted: Sleep – Meditation

As Lad suggested, I decided to practice a So-Hum meditation at night. In addition, I would focus on my third eye. It didn’t take long after beginning meditation for me to fall asleep. In fact, I find myself drifting off in class during this meditation practice.

Wanted: Sleep – Success

It is difficult to pin point one specific remedy that worked the most. Unless I did them separately, I believe I would never truly know which practice was the most useful. Perhaps it was a combination of all of them. Therefore, I will continue them for the time being. Drinking warm milk before bed I believe […]

Know the 3 D’s:

Diet, Daily Routine and Dharma. These 3 “D”s were what made all the difference for one Axis Yoga Teacher Training student. For the final experiment of the training this student aimed high, creating a plan to bringing forth the life that was meant to be. Read how this one experiment has created a life-long endeavor […]

Know the 3 D’s: Our Duty

“To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” – Buddha This quote illuminates my intentions going into my personal experiment. Throughout the course of this training, I have realized that my emotions run unbridled throughout my being and my body […]

Know the 3 D’s: Daily Routine

Morning Routine: Wake up Express Gratitude Drink water, take probiotic Elimination Wash face Scrape tongue Brush teeth Floss Swish oil (coconut) Neti pot Nasya oil in nose Sadhana/Pranayama/Meditation Shower Oil body/feet; lavender oil rubbed clockwise on soles of feet to promote digestion Breakfast/Tea Prepare for work Sadhana/Pranayama/Meditation               Each day I try to do at […]

Know the 3 D’s: Diet

Dietary Changes Going completely gluten-free is not very difficult when I am cooking for myself at home. I was already very close to gluten-free prior to the experiment. It becomes slightly more difficult when going out to eat and hanging out with friends. However, I am already seeing the benefits to my digestive system and […]

Know the 3 D’s: Dharma

Conclusion               It has been 2 weeks since I started the full routine. Overall, my body feels wonderful. This is a very stressful time in my life as I prepare to move across the country, leave my job, and step into the complete unknown. I have no idea what I am doing next and there […]

The First Day of the Rest of My Life

It’s a funny thing how freedom and grace seem to come most easily from structure and discipline. It can be compared to a good Yoga posture; the foundation and steadiness of the feet and legs can allow the torso and arms to fly. This Axis Yoga Teacher Training student chose to apply this concept in […]

The First Day of the Rest of My Life: Goals

I awoke this morning to my daughter whimpering in my ear, “Mommy, get up. I want to go in the playroom…now!” The clock on my nightstand flashed 5:39am. No meditation for me this morning. My head was cloudy, with a dull ache resulting from the second glass of wine I enjoyed during last night’s celebration […]

The First Day of the Rest of My Life: Meditation

The Blue Triangle meditation was introduced to us early on in our YTT, and I loved it. According to the website www.pranichealingusa, the Blue Triangle “is your psychic garbage can. It is used to extract and disintegrate unwanted habits, vices and energies from within you. The longer an unwanted quality has been accumulating in your […]