There is a custom in India to leave your shoes outside the house, yoga shala, temple or any sacred space. It feels familiar to me as it's the same thing we do in Latvia (although probably it's more about hygiene there than anything else). I was caught by surprise at the Melukote temple 7 years … Continue reading Park your shoes outside, Honey!
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Pray. Meditate. Do yoga.
The movement of planets seems to influence every one of us in specific ways. There are plenty of interesting transitions for me in 2018, with several planets retrograding etc. On top of all that the regular full moon and new moon come and go with an eclipse or two thrown in just to add a … Continue reading Pray. Meditate. Do yoga.
The whole Universe is within us!
I accepted not being flexible as a child, but being the Latvian national fitness champion gave me the illusion I was at least strong. Then I found yoga, or maybe yoga found me! My poor ego was crushed within 5 minutes. I had some muscles but no communication or integration between them. I couldn't do … Continue reading The whole Universe is within us!
There is no tomorrow!
Tomorrow is a dangerous word in any language! It's where our dreams might stay forever as mere fantasy. Procrastination could be powered by fear, laziness, doubt etc., or maybe a combination of influences supporting the illusion that tomorrow, Monday or for sure next week we will do something positive to help us move towards the … Continue reading There is no tomorrow!
Gratitude to my first spiritual teacher!
Apparently personal spiritual guides are around us as soon as we are born and some physical spiritual guides may appear later in life. My Grandma was my first spiritual teacher. She was full of pearls of wisdom. Every morning before sunrise she would wake us up to pray to God. This is a precious … Continue reading Gratitude to my first spiritual teacher!
The Sun is always shining!
Sometimes we forget that behind grey clouds the sun is always shining. Sooner or later it will shine through, bringing something Better. 10 years ago we were living in a seaside apartment. It felt like paradise to walk 300 steps down to the beach. It was my dream location, but unfortunately I shared this dream … Continue reading The Sun is always shining!
Big Heart small ego
I believe God kisses everybody with gifts when we enter into this world. The thing is, sometimes it may take years or even a couple of decades to figure out our unique gifts. Yoga was never easy for my unfocussed mind and body, but my Heart and Soul have always spoken loudly while I practice, … Continue reading Big Heart small ego
Go with the Flow!
I believe God's Love is within all of us. Sometimes this interconnecting Love gets hidden very deeply; never the less it is always there. I strongly believe in expressing this unconditional Love right now, rather than putting it off; and a crystal clear Love with no agenda means we avoid restricting anyone's freedom. Nature shows … Continue reading Go with the Flow!
Ignite your fire
“Listen to your body” is a well known cliché in the Yoga world; haha, if I had listened to my body 10 years ago I would still be on the sofa eating croissants while watching comedy movies. I Still love comedies but only after practice, not before or instead of! Someone trying to give up … Continue reading Ignite your fire
Commitment to the Heart
Sometimes we have to be down in the dumps before we can launch into the sky. Sometimes a serene face makes an advanced asana seem easy peasy, but in reality it may have taken many years of dedicated daily practice. If something touches my Heart and wakes up my Soul, I commit myself to that … Continue reading Commitment to the Heart
Stay with an open heart 