I found that by honing my creative inspiration and applying it I am in sync with and a part of the rawness of emotion enables me to see patterns of emotion and true expression of it. There is also a free flow to existence, rather than feeling stuck or suppressed by every day cycles they […]
The experiment of cultivating creative expression as means to become a part of a state of Satya filled me with joy which springs up from the minutest of things, like seeing leaves blown about in swirly patterns or patterns of colors of the cars in traffic, sharing tea with a loved friend or family. I […]
As part of their teacher training, Axis Yoga students experiment with the application of Yamas (restraints) and Niyamas (observances) to their daily lives. This student found a new, enhanced ability to listen and focus on others through her dedication to daily silence. The following account shows how such a seemingly small step has made a […]
In reflecting on my experiment, feelings of calm, relaxation and satisfaction arise. It’s my opinion that my personal experiment was incredibly successful. A part of the Tapas group, I originally struggled with choosing the parameters for my experiment. Through talking with my group members, as well as the incredibly invaluable guidance from Santosh, I carefully […]
Keeping with the idea that change is inherently good, I made the choice to be silent for four hours every day. Due to life conflicts like my job at Starbucks where I have to talk, I chose not to be silent all day– my Starbucks regulars wouldn’t like that very much, not to mention my […]
First came comments from friends, family and my blog supporters, asking where I was or questioning if I was okay. It took everything in me to not write back until time was up. I even had classmates emailing me, to which I had to wait to respond. Fighting with my internal dialogue, I waited… and […]
Of all of the emotions and changes that silence brought me, the one most pressed upon me is the feeling of thankfulness. I feel as though I was able to gain insight in to myself, into those around me and also the people I come in contact with everyday. I worked to listen. To understand […]
Dear Yogis, Axis Yoga is Denver’s on Donation based Yoga Teacher Training. Come experience a free class, meet staff and graduates and find out about what students have been raving about! Saturday, August 27th from 4-6pm at the Consulate Healing Center that’s 750 E. 9th Ave, on 9th and Clarkson, on Capitol Hill. Certificates for […]
Dear Students of Yoga, Thank you for your interest in Axis Yoga’s Teacher Training; Denver’s only donation based ytt. This one of a kind, life changing experience is offered just twice a year in the fall and in the spring. Our next session is scheduled to begin Sept 8th. Axis Yoga offers an in dept […]
Throughout the course of Axis Yoga’s 200 hr. teacher training program, students engage in a variety of experiments, incororating the material they learn in the training, into their daily lives. This student chose to incorporate various ayurvedic self-care and supportive asana practice into her routine. Below she recounts her experience and reflections.