by Shellie Crow | Jan 13, 2021 | inspiration, Sacred Activism, Yoga
Ahimsa means “without violence” and is the first yama, or moral precept, of yoga as outlined by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras. The yamas are not a list of things we should “do”. They are affirmations of who we truly are. Therefore, when we act violently, we are...
by Shellie Crow | Jan 6, 2021 | health, inspiration, Sacred Activism, Yoga
Ah, New Year’s resolutions. Some people swear by them. Others say they are counter-productive. Like so many things, if they work for you, great! By all means, resolute to your heart’s content! No matter where we stand on New Year’s resolutions, I think we all can...
by Shellie Crow | Jul 1, 2020 | inspiration, Sacred Activism, Yoga
When most people think of meditation, they think of sitting quietly for an extended period of time while they try not to think. Actually, the goal of meditation is not to stop thinking. After all, our brains are made for thinking, and they do their jobs very well. The...
by Shellie Crow | Jun 10, 2020 | inspiration, Sacred Activism, Yoga
lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu “May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may my life in some way contribute to the happiness and freedom for all.” Talking about privilege is challenging. It is painful to come to terms with how my privilege as a...
by Shellie Crow | May 6, 2020 | inspiration, Sacred Activism, Yoga
Yoga is a mystical practice. Mystical practices study the Divine within ourselves. There are many gods and goddesses associated with yoga. As yogis, when we study the deities, we are studying parts of our own selves. After practicing yoga for a while, many...
by Shellie Crow | Sep 11, 2019 | inspiration, Sacred Activism, Yoga
A season for health, a season for healing. Illness, healing, and health each have their own seasons in our lives. Some days will require we turn inward and cocoon. In our fast-paced world, we may frown upon or turn up our noses at times such as these. It is likely...
