Yoga with Katrina Ariel

Passion and Compassion

July 18, 2009Katrina ArielLeave a comment

Do you know the feeling of living in a heightened state of wakefulness? How great is your desire to live in an extraordinary way?

One of the gifts of life is passion. When you connect to that place within you that is curious, creative, and enthusiastic, you feel wildly alive. Passion is a great motivator, a powerful force that breathes magic into what could otherwise be considered ordinary. When balanced with compassion, the openhearted caring for others, passion can drive transformation, innovation, and tremendous healing.

There are Many Paths

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Do you notice the grand glittering structure in its camouflage of daily life? Do you hear the undertones of laughter and delight as you experience yourself and others? Can you be conscious of the path you walk, both literally in the physical realm and on every other level?

You are unique. Completely unique. There has never been another exactly like you, nor will there be. This means your perspective is so special, so totally your own, that it is a cause for celebration.

It Is Time For Change

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Think of someone who has made a difference in your life.

We each have people who inspire us, who we admire for who they are and what they do. With all the inequality and injustice in the world, these people are important, for they uplift us.

Now, with gratitude in your heart for this person, realize that you are also a bright spirit of inspiration. You uplift others by living with integrity, by smiling, by being kind, by doing what you love to do. As you expand your awareness of the impact you have on others, you strengthen your awareness of your connection to all things.

As a global family, we have a responsibility and deep yearning to find harmony together. Let us set an intention for change.

The Secret to Greatness

July 18, 2009Katrina Ariel

Do you know the secret to Greatness?

Mastery comes from being humble and receptive, from opening to greater possibilities.

Humility is a softening. To me it is so comforting because I acknowledge that I am not alone. To be humble is to accept the unseen support that is always there; to honor and co-participate with the organizing energy of life.

Raw Food Recipies

July 18, 2009Katrina Ariel4 Comments

Indulge the creative raw foodist in you, or inspire another with a recipe.

Raw food isn’t just about salad, though you can get deliciously creative with salads and dressings. It’s important to have diversity and enjoy a wide variety of foods. This makes eating healthy and raw very satisfying.

There are a ton of raw recipe books out there, plus lots of raw foodie websites to explore. Another fun way to explore eating raw is to find people in your area who also eat raw food. Often you can attend a raw food potluck where you’ll find great ideas and get to taste different dishes to see what you like. Ask around your community health food store or vegetarian/vegan restaurants to see what you can find.

Let’s make this another raw resource. Add your favorite recipe below!

Adventures in Raw Food

July 18, 2009Katrina Ariel

How much food do you eat in its natural state?

Fresh fruits, salads, and cut up veggies for snacks are the most common raw foods for the majority of people. This is a great start, especially if you include them in your diet regularly.

However, there is a whole world of culinary delights most of us have never even considered.

The raw food movement has been growing at an exponential rate. Some of the reasons people choose to eat raw food include:

The Yoga of Eating

July 17, 2009Katrina Ariel

The awareness of yoga extends to how you choose to fuel your body.

How much better is a meal that is savored, rather than rushed through without appreciation?

How good do you feel when you enjoy the creative expression of cooking and eat wholesome food?

Food is energy. The things we eat absorb that which nurtures them. The next time you have fruit or vegetables before you, contemplate what contributed to their lives before they became your food. All elements participate in life.

Taking Time for Yourself

July 17, 2009Katrina Ariel

Yoga asks us to be in the moment, to take each breath in awareness, and to live life as a practice of service and creative expression of the self.

But, really, how many people actually DO this on a full time basis?

How busy are you? How often do the “things to do” distract you from your practice?

And, seriously now, where does the time go?

Time is a mysterious and seemingly mischievious entity. It plays by shrinking and stretching, disappearing and then bestowing us with moments of suspended magic. What an interesting variable in the game of life it is.

I’ve written an article that addresses the importance of taking time for yourself. You can read it here: Benefits of Yoga and Meditation for Busy People

A New Dawn of Hope

July 17, 2009Katrina Ariel

Can you feel it? The world is taking a deep breath. Hope, excitement, and a new awareness flows in the pulse of the planet.

Yoga challenges us to open to new perspectives. The philosophy offers methods of looking at the whole of existence in ways that can be mind altering in the best possible sense. The physical practice of asana guides your body into positions where you are literally seeing the world differently, often upside down! Mind, body, and heart are encouraged to constantly take a fresh view of reality.

Manifesting Change

July 16, 2009Katrina Ariel

The world is constantly changing; sometimes in subtle ways, and sometimes in ways that are remarkably transformational, such as the recent US election. More and more, people are awakening to their power to influence what happens on a personal and global level.

Much wisdom has been circulated on the subject of shaping your reality. From live speakers to visual media and written word, the process of taking that which you want and bringing it into manifestation has been revealed. Thought, word, deed. Intention, Knowledge, Action. This is the process of manifestation.