Tag: wellness
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the discipline of rest
I had a long list of intentions to actualize at Lakshmi Rising. Drenched in curiosity, I resolved to take advantage of every opportunity to learn in the jungle. To accomplish these goals would require honesty and courage. Physically, I was determined to go beyond the limits I set for myself when I was mired in…
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meta reflections
I take a couple of days at the end of each year to reflect on its highlights – the challenges, opportunities and dreams that shaped the trip around the sun. Especially before I begin to set intentions for the upcoming year, it’s essential to honestly assess where I am. This year has been hectic to…
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baby’s first yoga class
I went to four yoga classes the week leading up to my accident. Before that, I had been practicing consistently for over 9 years. The studio was where I could simultaneously ignite my passion and find my calm. Without hesitation, I would say that my physical practice was one of the biggest casualties of the…
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come with intention
There was an opening ceremony on the first night of our yoga teacher training at Lakshmi Rising, nestled in the jungle between two rivers on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula. It gave us each an opportunity to introduce ourselves and learn about the people we would come to know intimately over the next three weeks. We…
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for the love of acupuncture
I have one last trip in me before the year is up. In November, I’ll attend a Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica. My experience in India forcefully reminded me how sacred my yoga practice. Because it was as painful as it was enlightening, this next trip has required a lot of physical preparation (if…
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the magic of markets
Farmers’ markets are a portal to nature and community. Fruits and vegetables reflect the seasons back at us as they change throughout the year. Going to the market is often an errand that I run by myself, to buy groceries or clear my head, but my happiest memories are of times I went with my…
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crying at the gym
reposted from March 2019 The very first item on my to-do list after the accident was to pause my gym membership. Determined to get it done, I dragged both of my parents out of the house for the ride. I remember the optimism like it was yesterday, “Hi, yes, i’d like to put my membership…
nathalie shushan 