Entries by derik

Let Go of Expectations: Present

So my experiment was around developing a consistent meditation practice that I could integrate into my lifestyle. My plan was to set my alarm for five thirty, get out of bed, go to the bathroom, brush my teeth, splash cold water on my face, change clothes and then sit for ten to fifteen minutes. For […]

Let Go of Expectations: of Past

Even though I accomplished practicing every day, it did not come without its struggles. The most notable one being getting up in the morning. I made a point to get to bed earlier but I still struggled. I did fine getting up the first couple of days and then it started getting harder for me. […]

Let Go of Expectations: of Present

When this experiment time was coming to a close I was asking myself what has changed for me and what has improved. At first I could not come up with anything and I felt like a failure. I wanted this to have some tangible significant impact on my life, I wanted some spiritual revelation or […]

Discover the Secret to Success!

In a nutshell, stop focusing on success. A message that was profound for the following Axis Yoga Teacher Training student. In fact, many of Krishna’s messages from the Bhagavad-Gita give good reason for meditation and reflection. The following account shows how this book prompted one student to embark on a life-long path towards detachment in […]

Discover the Secret to Success: The Book

For my personal experiment I decided to read the book called Bhagavad-Gita. It was a recommendation by my teacher for those students who could not decide what to pick for their personal experiment. I had no prior knowledge of this book, its content, and its importance in the world of literature, poetry and spirituality. Of […]

Discover the Secret to Success: The Story

Bhagavad Gita means The Song of the Bhagavan or the song of the Lord (Bhagavan means God or the Lord). The Gita is small but appears to be a part of the vast Hindu epic, the Mahabarata, a poetic chronicle of two warring groups of cousins, the Kauravas and the Pandavas. The Gita is universally […]

Discover the Secret to Success: The Message

The answer Krishna gave to Arjuna to kill as opposed to a more peaceful way of dealing with this family conflict was also surprising to me, at first. However, as the story continued I became more clear about Krishna’s guidance to Arjuna to push forward and destroy the enemy. When Arjuna questions how he can […]

Discover the Secret to Success: The Meaning

I realized as a mother I never stop loving my children. When they were babies with every sound of cry they made I was there and ready to take action, checking on their state of well being. No matter how tired, how sleepy, how hungry, or how sad I was I knew my duty, my […]

Discover the Secret to Success: The Journey

The book has brought up great discussions with my husband and children. This is a great self-help book to read. Whether one is religious or not, the book helps in all aspects of life. I found it to be practical, spiritual, liberating, and enlightening. This book will continue to help me apply krishna’s advice and […]

FREE Yoga this weekend!!

Axis Yoga Trainings Presents: Yoga Practicum for Graduating Students Free to the Public! You are invited to attend the final practicum for our Yoga Training Graduates. These students have dedicated themselves intensely to the practice and now wish to share the fruits of their discoveries with you! Click HERE to see the flyer for full […]