#YogaForTransformation

[venkteshwara]

#InternationalYogaDay 🧘‍♀️🇮🇳

Celebrating Yoga and Spirituality in India 🕉️

Highlights:

The event was organized by Sri Venkateswara University/Institute and Karuna Yoga Foundation in New Delhi, in collaboration with Art of Living, Bangalore.

It was a 14-day "Yoga for Youth" camp, culminating in the International Yoga Day celebrations.

Key speakers included:

Dr. Sudhir Giri, Founder-Chairman, Venkateswara Group

Dr. Rajeev Tyagi, Pro-Chancellor, Sri Venkateswara University

Yogini Karuna Tyagi, International Yoga Trainer and CEO, Karuna Yoga Foundation

E. Madhavi Singh, Yoga and Spirituality Expert, Art of Living

Key Quotes:

"Yoga and spirituality are the symbols of a healthy and cultured Indian identity." - Dr. Rajeev Tyagi, Pro-Chancellor, Sri Venkateswara University

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has established India's ancient heritage of 'Yoga' globally by getting International Yoga Day (June 21) recognized worldwide." - Yogini Karuna Tyagi, International Yoga Trainer and CEO, Karuna Yoga Foundation

"Let's move towards establishing India as a stress-free, peaceful, and global brand ambassador through Yoga and spirituality." - E. Madhavi Singh, Yoga and Spirituality Expert, Art of Living

Highlights:

The event featured yoga sessions and tips for healthy living, led by experts from Karuna Yoga Foundation and Art of Living.

Yoga teachers and practitioners were felicitated during the closing ceremony.

The event aimed to promote yoga and spirituality as a way to position India as a global brand ambassador of health and harmony.

Overall, the event celebrated India's ancient heritage of yoga and spirituality, and their potential to transform India into a stress-free, peaceful, and globally respected nation.

[abirobins]

I like keeping busy. I've always been someone who's got their irons in a lot of different fires. It seems as though I happen to know a little something about almost everything. But trivia doesn't pay the bills. I've felt a strong pull in my life over the last several years to go deeper, to become excellent at something, to master a craft. I believe I am truly engaging in that process now, but the place where I seem to always get strung up is this: to focus on one thing means to not focus on all the others. Ugh. I met up with a friend who mentioned the idea of "digging too many wells." While I had never heard the metaphor before, it resonated immediately. You only have so much energy and if you're digging 20 wells, none of them will be deep enough to get you what you're looking for. So, now I'm in the process of leaving some wells behind and focusing on my one big well. Which is scary. Doing lots of different things makes me feel like my options are open, like if one thing doesn't work out I have others. But I know from experience that's not how things work. What are you focusing on? What are you choosing NOT to focus on? What's this process been like for you? Let me know in the comments. • • • #yoga #realyoga #wellness #diggingwells #enneagram #enneagramyoga #enneagram8 #enneagram8w7 #selfknowledge #selfstudy #svadhyaya #getreal #yogafortransformation #atxyoga #atxyogateacher #yogateacherinspiration #faithfullylgbt #queeryoga #energy #personalgrowth #focus #determination #excellence #masteryourcraft

[abirobins]

"There is activity in the stillness, and stillness in the activity." Can you feel it? Sometimes it just all feels like activity. In this fast-paced, crazy world staying grounded can be a full time job. I've been keeping my nose to the grindstone with my practice to keep myself from floating away in all this mess. If you feel like you need a little more anchoring as we move into the holidays, let's chat about some yoga and lifestyle coaching. I can help, because I've been there, too. Work, relationship, kids, friends, parents, holidays, politics, it's enough to drive anyone crazy. Yoga helps us to take it all in stride. If you're looking for a little more stillness this holiday season, yoga may be your answer, and I can show you how. • • • #yoga #realyoga #yogaforbalance #yogafortransformation #stillness #meditation #faithfullylgbt #queeryoga #atxyoga #atxyogis #atxyogateacher #privateyoga #lizardpose #stretch #breathe #svadhyaya #yogacoach #coaching #lifecoach #enneagram #enneagramcoach #enneagramyoga

[abirobins]

Part of our #yogatherapy training this weekend got cancelled thanks to the storms in Texas. Before they made the call, though, this gem was placed gently in our mind spaces. Our teacher said it almost nonchalantly, like it wasn't deeply profound. Asana is about the past. We are able to move our past experiences out of the holding tanks of our bodies through mindful breath and movement. Pranayama, or focusing on our breath, puts us squarely in the present moment. Meditation prepares us for future challenges and teaches us to stay present. The three of these combined leads to a balanced, healthy life. What parts do you use in your daily routine? Are there ones you'd like to better develop? Let me know in the comments, maybe I can help you bring these life changing practices into your routine! • • • #yogaforbalance #yoga #queeryoga #queerenneagram #enneagram #balance #atxyogateacher #atx #atxyoga #yogafortransformation #yogaforhealing #yogateacherinspiration #yogaeverydamnday #faithfullylgbt #queer #coach #lifecoach #yogacoach #asana #pranayama #meditation #past #present #future #bepresent

[abirobins]

So, what do you see out in the world? Is it full of evil, pain, and hatred? Is it nothing but peace, love, and understanding? Do you see things at odds with each other, or can you see the beauty dancing with the pain? The world around us is a mirror asking us to look inside. We will never change anything in the world, until we change deep inside. • • • #yoga #realyoga #realshit #faithfullylgbt #yogafortransformation #mirror #selfstudy #svadhyaya #tapas #queeryoga #selfinquiry #selfobservation #jung #jungian #unconscious #consciousness #subconscious #lookinside #digdeep #yogajourney #spiritualjourney #life #love #happiness #beauty #yogaquote #quote #qotd

[abirobins]

I've been thinking about this a lot lately. The spiritual journey really looks nothing like you expect it to. What you wanted to get out of it when you started is never what you end up with. And the magical thing is, you're really okay with it. I feel as though my path is continually changing. As I look closer, though, I can see how it's not so much changing as being refined. I'm not on this journey to get out of life, I'm on this journey to experience all of life. Including the shit. And let's be honest, there's plenty of shit. This journey doesn't pull any punches; it doesn't give you a pass on the hard stuff. It shows you how to move into and through the hard stuff. And then it shows you how to move into and through real joy. And then you do the whole thing over again. I'm grateful for this journey, this path. What are you moving into and through? Where is your path leading you? Let me know in the comments, or send me a message and let's chat about this journey. :) • • • #yoga #yogatherapy #yogaforbalance #yogaforhealing #yogafortransformation #enneagram #queerenneagram #queer #queeryoga #realyoga #yogaeverydamnday #journey #path #spiritualjourney #contemplative #contemplativechristian #centeringprayer #centering #christian #queerchristian #queeringprayer #faithfullylgbt

[abirobins]

So, how do I celebrate teaching my first #enneagram workshop? More books on the Enneagram! Super excited to dive into these and have them inform how I practice and teach. For those of you who are still wondering about the Enneagram and specifically how it connects to yoga, I'm teaching Yogi's Guide to the Enneagram again in September at @holcombcounselingandyoga. (Event info will be posted next week!) The end of Summer Special can be used for 4 weekly 30 minute coaching sessions around the Enneagram and yoga as well (all that for only $200!). This is a great opportunity to take your practice to the next level! The special ends this Saturday, so sign up and reserve your spot today, they're going quick! And of course another huge shout out to all the dedicated yogis who came out to learn something new this weekend, and of course to @practiceyogaaustin for being such amazing hosts. So grateful to teach in such an intentionally crafted space. • • • #yoga #enneagramyoga #yogisenneagram #intelligentenneagram #theroadbacktoyou @suzannestabile #yogaeverydamnday #svadhyaya #satya #atxyogateacher #atx #practiceeveryday #practiceyoga #yogapractice #yogafortransformation #queer #faithfullylgbt #queeryoga #queerenneagram #metanoia #changeyourmind #changeyourlife #coaching #sale #special

[abirobins]

Holy wow, friends. Yesterday was incredible. I am so stoked that so many people wanted to come and learn about the #enneagram! A huge shout out to @practiceyogaaustin For being such gracious hosts. They have a seriously incredible space, and it was an honor to teach in it. I'm working on some really awesome new offerings around the Enneagram and #yoga that will be rolling out in the coming weeks. Be on the lookout for your opportunity to learn more about your inner world and the tools to transform your life! Thank you again to everyone who came and dove into this deep well with me. I am so honored to have shared this practice with you! • • • #yogaforhealing #yogafortransformation #enneagramyoga #learn #grow #dowork #yogateacherinspiration #yogaworkshop #enneagramworkshop #enneagram1 #enneagram2 #enneagram3 #enneagram4 #enneagram5 #enneagram6 #enneagram7 #enneagram8 #enneagram9 #atx #austin #texas #atxyoga

[abirobins]

I'be said it before, but it I'll say it again: my beads know when it's time for change before I do. A couple days ago they snapped. They got caught on something and they split. It was a sobering reminder of how much tension I'm experiencing in my daily life. When I think about repairing my beads I also think about what needs to change in my life. As I was leaving a class at church last night a friend and I were making small talk. He said to me, "It's good to remember which side of your bread the butter's on." It was a funny saying, but it hit home. Where do I get what I need out of life? When I ask myself honestly, the answer is simple: from my practice, from the teachings of my church, and from the inner Work I'm engaged in. So I decided to give myself a reminder of that on my mala. This pendant is a symbol that is also tattooed on my back, so clearly it means a lot to me, but it's nice to have a reminder I can see. How do you keep yourself on track? What reminds you to stay centered? Let me know in the comments! • • • #yoga #realyoga #yogafortransformation #mala #japamala #rudraksa #rudraksabeads #rudraksamala #themark #thework #innerwork #contemplative #contemplativechristian #consciousharmony #change #growth #startover #jewelry #beading #jewelrymaking #tassel #handmade #centeringprayer #centering #yogaforbalance #selfinquiry #svadhyaya #drishti (at The Church of Conscious Harmony)

[abirobins]

Today's the day, folks! I am so stoked to be teaching my first (of hopefully many!) #yoga and #Enneagram workshop! These two incredible tools are so complementary I find it hard to believe someone hasn't done this before me! (Probably someone has and I just don't know about it.) Follow this link to sign up: http://practiceyogaaustin.com/workshops-and-events/yogis-guide-enneagram/ Presales have been off the chart, so get your spot while you still can! If you're a yogi looking to take your practice to the next level, this workshop is for you! If you're an enneagram junkie looking for a boost on your journey of self-transformation, I've got it right here! Plus! This workshop will be the first place to learn about the exciting new coaching and group work offerings I'll be launching in the fall! See you all this afternoon! • • • #yogafortransformation #enneagram1 #enneagram2 #enneagram3 #enneagram4 #enneagram5 #enneagram6 #enneagram7 #enneagram8 #enneagram9 #enneagramcoaching #atx #atxyoga #atxyogateacher #austin #texas #practice #practiceyoga #yogateacherinspiration #learn #grow #dowork