Blog – When Shift Happens

Self-care is not about being glamorous

January 3, 2020January 14, 2020 by Kamie Slegers

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Our culture is confused about what true “self-care” is. Consumer self-care has become a trend of spa treatments, decadent desserts, and an evening glass of wine. True self-care is more than spending money on external distractions and filling desires but is instead checking in with what you really need. Become…

Sankalpa: Going Beyond New Year’s Resolutions

January 3, 2020January 14, 2020 by Kamie Slegers

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“San” refers to a connection that we make to support our highest truth. “Kapla” means a vow or rule to be followed above all other rules. "By definition, a Sankalpa should honor the deeper meaning of our life. A Sankalpa speaks to the larger arc of our lives, our dharma…

First Yama: Ahimsa

January 3, 2020January 14, 2020 by Chris DeWuske

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Non-violence is defined by compassion for ourselves and others.The first of the five Yamas is ahimsa, or nonviolence. Most of us understand that we should not harm or kill other people. But beyond the embodiment of ahimsa, we must extend past this literal interpretation to include our thoughts, feelings, and…

Beyond the Physical Practice of Yoga

January 3, 2020January 14, 2020 by Kamie Slegers

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Over the next year, we will be exploring the Yamas and Niyamas. Every month I will write a blog exploring different aspects of each. Whether you are an experienced yogi or new to yoga, integrating the practice of the high limbs in your everyday life can lead to fulfillment with experiences,…

The Right for Truth.. The Right to Vote

November 4, 2018 by Chris DeWuske

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We are one of the fortunate countries that have the opportunity to vote. Often this is a privilege we don’t take advantage of; we don't think our vote will matter. There are more detailed articles that tell a different story. ( https://www.npr.org/2018/11/03/663709392/why-every-vote-matters-the-elections-decided-by-a-single-vote-or-a-little-more) Every vote counts, whether or not you care about…

Compassion: Love and Self-Care

November 11, 2017November 11, 2017 by Kamie Slegers

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“Every day, think as you wake up, ‘today I am fortunate to be alive; I have a precious human life; I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others; to achieve enlightenment for the…

Courage: Braving to Live Life!

October 10, 2017 by Kamie Slegers

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“One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.” -Maya Angelou I understand the struggles that come from doing “the work” through struggle and pain, building a personal…

Out of the Ashes I Emerge: Intermission

September 9, 2017 by Kamie Slegers

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Sometimes, no matter which direction you feel yourself pulled, life has another lesson. “Something in me is being pulled out at the roots, thrashed on the ground, the tender bared, beaten, left to dry and blow away like so much chaff. Something is dying. The clear sky of the mind…

Out of the Ashes I Emerge – Part 1

August 21, 2017August 22, 2017 by Kamie Slegers

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“Today, I decided to forgive you. Not because you apologized or because you acknowledged the pain that you caused me, but because my soul deserves peace.” -Nahwa Zebuan Peace. According to Merriam-Webster: peace is a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance. Freedom from disturbances--well that sounds lovely. I…

Am I worthy? Sifting through the bullshit.

July 21, 2017 by Kamie Slegers

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“Let go of all of the ways that you thought life would unfold; the holding of plans or dreams or expectations—let it all go. Save your strength to swim with the tide. The choice to fight what is here before you now will only result in struggle, fear, and desperate…

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