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"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about." Date: June 12, 2022 Location: Plano, TX Website: www.HolisticFestivalofLife.com Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-holistic-festival-of-life-wellness-tickets-215020912337 Information: You're Invited!! Human Embrace and Mystic Mandala present the 13th Holistic Festival of Life and Wellness! The Largest Holistic Festival of its kind in North Texas attended by thousands. An event for everyone to come with your friends and family. Are you seeking SPIRITUAL HEALTH, MENTAL CLARITY, and PHYSICAL WELLBEING? If YES, this festival is for YOU!! Pranic Healing - Vedic Chanting - Ayurveda - Yoga - Meditation - Chakra Balancing - Intuitive Guidance - Herbal Nutrition - Skin Care - Aromatherapy - Reiki - Feng Shui - Astrology - Psychic Readings - Tarot - Tantric Healing - Vastu Shastra - Massage Therapy And so much more! In one day, in one space, you'll be able to learn about and sample a HUGE variety of life-enhancing modalities from highly skilled teachers and practitioners, including: Wellness and Fitness- 8 Hours of yoga classes, 3 Speaking rooms with 24 Holistic and Wellness talks, 6 hours of fitness classes, music and dance performances on the main stage and vendors that offer both alternative and western medicine modalities. Our classes are led by some of the best teachers of North Texas and the most recognized schools in Dallas Fort Worth! Featuring dynamic Speakers, Movement Meditations, Yoga, Dance, Music, and vendors that will bring your life to new levels of fulfillment!

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breathing...being. Location 301 Eureka Street San Francisco, CA 94114 Website: http://www.bikramyogacastro.com/ Founder: Lamont Atkins Information LaMott Atkins is a Certified Bikram method hatha yoga instructor. LaMott graduated from the Bikram yoga teacher-training program in November 2000, and he began his yoga teaching career in San Francisco, where, for two years, he taught in as many as four studios simultaneously including Mission Yoga and Funky Door Yoga. He later worked for Bikram Yoga College of India traveling throughout the United States teaching at yoga studios in Oakland Philadelphia, Miami, Dallas, and Baltimore. In September 2004, LaMott returned to San Francisco full-time when he chanced upon the opportunity to open Bikram Yoga Castro. From Bikram Yoga Castro Liveology, LLC is a yoga media company creating uplifting content for your whole life. Subscribe! Our subscriptions provide access to digital and print issues of Liveology Yoga Magazine as well as access our subscriber only articles and videos. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Sharing is caring. Thank you for your continued and growing support. Peace & Pineapples!

Liveology, LLC is a yoga media company creating uplifting content for your whole life. Subscribe! Our subscriptions provide access to digital and print issues of Liveology Yoga Magazine as well as access our subscriber only articles and videos. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Sharing is caring. Thank you for your continued and growing support. Peace & Pineapples!

From the Inaugural Issue of Liveology Yoga Magazine. Castor oil is a very thick oil that can help to reduce inflammation and help with hair growth. If you are experiencing achy joints or muscle soreness, cover the skin in a thick layer of castor oil. Wrap it Up Spot treat areas like knees using a washcloth, wrapping the area with plastic wrap. Leave on for 20-30 minutes. You can reuse the washcloth now that it is saturated in castor oil. Take a Bath To relax the whole body, apply to the skin and soak in a water bath with your favorite essential oils. For a truly royal experience, apply to the crown of the head and allow to drip down the spine. After a castor oil bath, your muscles may be looser than expected. Go easy on yoga practice or exercise immediately afterward. Liveology, LLC is a yoga media company creating uplifting content for your whole life. Subscribe! Our subscriptions provide access to digital and print issues of Liveology Yoga Magazine as well as access our subscriber only articles and videos. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Sharing is caring. Thank you for your continued and growing support. Peace & Pineapples!

The one I will kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard. The Books of the Bible The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus 43 Immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived; and with him there was a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders. 44 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard.” 45 So when he came, he went up to him at once and said, “Rabbi!” and kissed him. 46 Then they laid hands on him and arrested him. 47 But one of those who stood near drew his sword and struck the slave of the high priest, cutting off his ear. 48 Then Jesus said to them, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest me as though I were a bandit? 49 Day after day I was with you in the temple teaching, and you did not arrest me. But let the scriptures be fulfilled.” 50 All of them deserted him and fled. 51 A certain young man was following him, wearing nothing but a linen cloth. They caught hold of him, 52 but he left the linen cloth and ran off naked. New Revised Standard Version The words of the Jesus (Yeshua) are in red. Liveology Yoga Studios & Magazine creates uplifting content and products, sharing "More life. More yoga." Enjoy a wealth of articles, videos, and interactive content for self-study, drawing upon wisdom from across the world. Subscribe for exclusive content, including issues of the mag. Tell a friend about us today! Thank you for your continued and growing support. Peace & Pineapples!

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The quadratus lumborum are deep muscles with five heads that connect the lowest ribs and vertebrae to the pelvis and help with side bending and extension of the lumbar spine. These muscles are often tight in most people due to sitting. Stretch these muscles with side and back bends. Lengthening Forward bending stretches the erector spinae muscles. Lengthening include: Padmasana with side bend Contracting Contracting one side of the quadratus lumborum muscles creates a side bend. Contracting both sides creates extension in the lowest part of the spine in backbends and can pull the ribcage down toward the pelvis in seated or standing postures where the hips don't move position. Strengthening postures include: Dhanurasana Parsva Dhanurasana Liveology, LLC is a yoga media company creating uplifting content for your whole life. Subscribe! Our subscriptions provide access to digital and print issues of Liveology Yoga Magazine as well as access our subscriber only articles and videos. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Sharing is caring. Thank you for your continued and growing support. Peace & Pineapples!

Featured in the Crown Issue of Liveology Yoga Magazine. I was elated to be accepted to Miami Life Center's 2 month Ashtanga Training (a 300 hour Yoga Alliance approved Yoga Teacher Training) led by Kino MacGregor and Tim Feldmann. As usual, I shared my life experiences on Instagram as I was going through the training and was totally surprised by the level of transformation that I experienced. In real time, my friends witnessed me gain increasing levels of inner peace, shave my head, and come back in some ways a different person, or so I'm told. Now that I have had a moment to digest all of the experiences I had, a couple months after the training is over, I would love to debrief with you all what I learned and why this program was so transformative for me. Some Backstory I have been practicing Ashtanga yoga since April 2017. The whole story is in my bio , but the short version is that I was in a car accident in the fall of 2016 that caused both physical injury and significant mental disturbance. I sought relief initially through Buddhist style meditation, but found meditation to be extremely difficult at the time because my mind was all over the place. Eventually, I came across Kino MacGregor's YouTube channel. I first practiced to her 20-minute beginner videos and soon found her Ashtanga Primary Series and tutorials. I was absolutely amazed by what she could do and by the improvement I was gaining in such a short time by following her videos. Soon, I committed to practicing almost every day. I was so taken with the practice that I watched endless videos, many from other Ashtangis like Laruga Glaser, from Purple Valley, and many of Kino's talks about Ashtanga and the yogi life. My favorite video that I watched over and over again, and still watch to this day for inspiration is called Be Stronger where Kino talks about her personal journey of becoming the strong and balanced person she is today through Ashtanga yoga. By December 2021, when I applied for Miami Life Center's 300 hour Ashtanga Training, I was still practicing and had a physical studio in downtown Atlanta. I realized I needed more training and I had been looking for the right program for awhile. When I saw this one at Miami Life Center, I applied on the spot. This was a diamond! I couldn't imagine anything better. I wasn't sure how my studio would run without me, but I knew I needed to at least try. Within days, I was elated to be accepted! Bienvenido a Miami I entered Miami Life Center, super excited and super nervous. After all these years, I got to finally meet Kino! I was totally a fan, but the Ashtangi in me tried to keep it cool, though I don't think I was very effective at hiding my total geekdom. There were people from all over the world. My classmates had flown in from China, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, Romania, Norway, France, Italy, Canada, and of 15 of us, only a few were from across the United States. We had daily Ashtanga Mysore-style practice. Kino and Tim offered individualized suggestions for many of us to improve the imbalances in our bodies. Personally, I came to the program with a great deal of physical pain caused by dysfunction and rotation remaining in my hips and spine. This was extremely frustrating to me as I had been trying to relieve this suffering for a number of years through practice. Though there had been significant improvement over the years, one of the deeper reasons I came to the program was because I wanted to be totally healed, believing I had finally found the people who could help me get there. I was immediately relieved and grateful that my teachers were responsive and compassionate. I was assigned a couple of things to do prior to formal Ashtanga practice to help create the alignment I was seeking, and found both relief and improvement - as did others.

Featured in the Crown Issue of Liveology Yoga Magazine. If “take a leap of faith was a person,” they would be me. Yes, I left my six figure marketing career behind to become a Flight Attendant which does not pay close to half of my recent salary. I woke up one day and I decided I did not want to ever have to respond to another email, hop on a quick call, address the elephant in the room or hit the ground running, again! The reason I decided to share this experience is because I know, someone, somewhere is questioning if they should leave a career for their own personal reasons. I am not here to share an exit plan or strategy. And while there may be some black and white instructions somewhere on how to make life changing transitions, I will admit that my approach to this is very gray. Thus, the journey that I have decided to embark on requires an open mind, faith, self-reflection, fearlessness and curiosity. It is a choice of liberation. I believe in myself and trust in my journey so much that I am not afraid to release it all and restart. In life we are going to experience adversity whether we plan for it or not. Thus, reading books like “you’re a bad ass” by Jen Sincero and “the obstacle is the way” by Ryan Holiday have really helped me to muster up the audacity to leap. So, if you’re reading this to put things into perspective for your own personal journey, I highly recommend the practice of reading. Even if you only commit to 5 minutes daily, it can be life changing in how it shifts your mindset. If you lack confidence, read books that help with confidence. If you lack faith, read books that help with faith. Simple.

Happy. Grateful. Peace family, it's Christina. So I am driving back to Atlanta, from Miami. And it has been a beautiful week. I'm like, I'm really glad that I went to Miami life Center a second time. Because I was just in such a different mind state, this time than I was the first time. Like, the first time, I was super stressed out over the pain I was experiencing in my back, like every Upward Facing Dog hurt, like literally every single one. So if you know anything about Ashtanga Yoga, you know, I was in a lot of pain. And I was stressed over the studio, and I felt like I had so much to prove for so many different reasons. And and so in my mind, that's just to say that when I first came to Miami Life Center, my mind was like, whoo, like, it just seems like so many things I was thinking about and so many things, I felt like I needed to prove and so many things, I needed to come and get my healing. So I went home and obviously had like, what a month and a half, like six weeks or so close the studio, decided I'm gonna focus on the magazine recorded tons of content, really started a sitting practice where I'm like, literally just sit myself down, sit my ass down, and don't do asanas at times, and just do sitting, because that's what I realized I needed after I left Miami Life Center, I was like, Okay, I need to like really calm myself and keep up this, like pranayama practice that they taught me keep up this meditation practice that they taught me, and like, really just keep this going. So that's just to say that coming back now, this time, this week, I was in a totally different headspace completely, because I no longer had the stress of the studio and my back, like, the pain that I was experiencing before, it's not even remotely close to that anymore. I can't say that my spine is perfect, and there's no misalignment whatsoever, everything is just angels and perfect - that's not true, you know, but I mean, like, the level of pain that I experienced before is like, from a 10 to a one. I mean, it's that it's that stark for me. That's my experience of practice. So when I'm practicing, I'm like, feeling no pain anymore, and it's remarkable. And so this week, I really got to, just enjoy practice. I just got to enjoy practice. You know, I was planning to see Sharath next week. But you guys, I'm sure heard that he wasn't able to make it because of visa issues. And so, you know, I was really bummed about that. But I was like, you know what, this is even not saying it's better, but it was good for me to practice this week with Kino and with Tim. It was supposed to be Kino's week, but Tim came like the first couple of days. So it was actually cool that I got to practice with both of them this week. And it was just, it was good for me, I felt because there were no expectations for my practice. You know, when I first planned to come, I was going to come and you know, get myself ready, make sure that my Primary Series is perfect, and all of that. But with him not coming, then the practice really just is for myself, and so that was really beautiful that there were no expectations or anything. And so I would have probably practiced a lot more Primary. I did Primary the first day, and then I did like Second Series I worked on a little bit. And that was really cool and just having the space and time to do that. And I did primary again Friday, I didn't realize I was about to start my cycle. So I actually didn't practice today for led class. And they let me just sit in the back and I just meditated a little bit and watched a little bit. And it was nice to at least be a part of the group and to do the chant with them and be within that beautiful energy. And to even like really get to watch like some of the people like you know, there's some people in that room whom I follow on Instagram, so it's cool to just kind of really watch them you know, on some level and like really be a fan and root everybody on like, oh my God, this is amazing to witness! Like, it's amazing. It's amazing to practice. And it's amazing to witness like to witness it and just watch like 100 people maybe not 100 I don't know how many but like, I mean a roomful of people pike up into a headstand, you know, and obviously you have people in all different levels, but to see so many people at a high level, it's just gorgeous and handstanding and beautiful leg behind the head, like, there's so many things that I aspire to in that room. So to be able to just really watch them perform with such grace and like poise, I wouldn't say ease, you know, because I don't know how it feels for them to do it. But to witness the beauty of it is very inspiring. And so I'm just really glad that even though I didn't get to practice asanas today that I practiced in my own way, you know, I practiced through sitting and through breathing, and through just, you know, I guess being. Kind of having that purusha within me being able to just witness and be present. I'm realizing that part of yoga practice, like I know, we jump around a lot and are strong and, there's so many other methods of yoga, but like, right now, in my practice, I'm really learning the art of sitting, of simply being present, of focusing on the breath. And that's it and not having to do. The art of just sitting and not doing, or the art of just existing and being, as opposed to having to feel like I have to constantly act like I used to. And I'm not saying this was a long time ago. I mean, l when I first came to Miami Life Center in February, a couple months ago, I felt like I had this like, incessantly agitated energy that felt like it always needed to be doing something like what am I doing next? What do I need to do, I need to do something, I need to always be busy. Why am I not doing anything, I need to be here, I have to be calling somebody about this. Or like there was always a feeling like things were not finished or always feeling like things were not quite done yet. And I always had some agitation, that like, is really gone. And it continues to like decrease every day. So it's not like I don't do things. I continue to work on the magazine, I continue to work on the website all week. I met with a few people this week, you know, so it was a productive week, but it was like productive. I would say even more so because it had that lack of agitated weird energy that I just really didn't know that I was so like on 10 with my stress level and my agitation until it started to dissipate. And it went to a seven and then to a five and then to a three and then I'm like yo My stress levels that like a one. And this feels great. Something that Tim told me, it was like the last week I was here earlier this year, he was like, you know, we would do these hour long Pranayamas. And he was saying that my breath wasn't steady that I would be shaking, you know, in my practice, in simple poses, like Janu Sirsasana A where you have one leg in and one leg is straight, and you just lean forward. That posture is very simple for me. I have a pretty good forward fold, my hamstrings are pretty mobile, and my back is pretty mobile at this point. So like a forward fold, like I can get my chin on my leg. So he's like, there's no reason for you to be breathing heavily and to be shaking in a posture like that. That's coming from your mind - that's coming from some type of stress or something that you're holding on to that's making you hold on so tightly to the pose and that's not required. And so he was saying, like, pretend like you're in pranayama class. Find that long, calm breath. And, let yourself drop into that place of a very relaxed state. And for some reason, it was so hard for me to find that until he really broke that down for me. And I was like, Yo, you're right, I'm practicing with unnecessary stress like, like, I'm like adding something extra that's not even required here from myself. And once I let that go, it's like the practice is so much easier and pleasurable on some level. You don't do it just for the pleasure of it. But it's so much more enjoyable. When I'm not holding on so tightly to the ego of performing, or the pressure of like having to prove myself it's just like I'm practicing because on this inhale, I'm inhaling and on this exhale, I'm exhaling and that's it. You know, it's like, what is the next breath? And that's it. Or what is the feeling that I'm having in this posture? Oh, I have a sensation here. Okay, you know, and it's like, I can sit with that, as opposed to whatever else was swirling this agitation, and it really decreasing so much, so much, so much so much. And so I'm just like, really grateful and happy that I was able to come back a second time and really, at this point, I'm gonna keep coming back like I'll be back definitely again this summer. I think a week at a time it's sustainable for me right now. Like for my lifestyle, I think this is sustainable. And, and I think it almost feels like a like, it just feels like it nourishes my spirit in a way that I really really need. And really, really, I feel so at home there and like I already feel like I have friends there. And I have you know, I have teachers like you know, Kino and Tim, for having 1000s of students like I just can only imagine the number of people that they've taught over the years, and they still have this like, individualized approach with every single person. I'm not, I'm literally not talking about myself, even though I am one of those people, they treat me like they know me. And I'm like, you must have like, 1000s of people that you know, and you make every single person feel like when you're with them, like when I'm with them, I feel like they totally see me that they're really listening to me. And I can tell that that's across the board that like, they make everyone feel that way. And I'm just like, I'm just like, how do you remember people, people's bodies and where they're at in their practice, and yet, somehow they do. Like, I'm just like, wow, so it just feels good to have teachers that even though I'm not with them all the time that I feel are attentive to me, when I'm there, and who I can keep progressing with the practice with, you know. Just that is a huge relief for me, to be honest, and it feels great, just to have had to have made that connection. And so just a beautiful week, that's all I have to say like it was super relaxed. Like I said, I just worked on the magazine, met with a couple of people, worked on my website, obviously did a lot of writing and graphic stuff and, and just like feeling the energy letting this beautiful energy sink in, and I'm just super grateful. I'm just really really grateful for my for my life. I have moments when I'm stressed out and feeling down on myself, I guess everybody does. I had a day like that the other day, but ultimately, I'm I'm really wow, I'm just I'm really, I'm proud of myself, one for continuing to practice, Ashtanga Yoga, like not just practice things. I do practice other things besides Ashtanga Yoga, to be honest, at this point, I do practice like some Kundalini stuff, I've learned some Qigong stuff. And some of that is really helpful for me, I think, to incorporate. But at the end of the day, you know, I'm at five years of Ashtanga practice most days. And at one point, I had a very dedicated six days a week practice and that was for a really solid four years, and so it's strong, deep, deep within my spirit at this point. And so I'm just really proud of myself for not giving up and for continuing to practice and working continuing to try and put the effort to come here, and just everything. I'm just really grateful for just where I'm at, and the progress that I've made by see that the effort that I've put in really is meaningful. It feels good to be five years into something into like, ask the question, like, was it worth it? Like, wasn't worth it all those days? I got up early, was it worth it in all those practices? And it's like, 100%, I can say yes. 100,000% it was worth it. Was it hard? Yes. Was it physically demanding? Yes, did it mentally, like make me feel like, you know, whoo, you know, like, I mean, yeah, all of that, you know, crying and like coming to terms with myself and all of that, but so worth it. And, you know, the seeds that you plant really do yield fruit over time. And the tree that begins to grow, it takes time. You put a seed in there, it takes a while for it to sprout. Once it sprouts, it takes a while for it to bear fruit. You know, once it even bears fruit, it takes a while for it to be rooted, and to be a really big, strong tree, you know, and I'm remembering that, you know, I'm five years in and so, I'm looking forward to my practice five years from now when I can say, I've been doing this for 10 years, and have that kind of dedicated yoga practice for 10 years. I look forward to that time. And so you know, thinking about how much my little tree has grown now, I'm really excited to see if I continue to put in this effort, and this level of work. Now, my practices is different. I've incorporated new things. So it's not just poses now. I've learned to meditate. I've learned how to do breathwork and stuff. And so it's just going to be really exciting to see where the next five years go and take me. And so I'm just really like, coming to a place of inner peace, and that is just the realest thing I can say that the, the incessant fluctuations of my mind are continuing to relax. And the samskaras, which I would say are like the, the habits are increasingly become clearer and clearer, becoming clearer to me like my habits, my ways of being in the world are just becoming more and more clear. And I'm not saying that I've gotten rid of the samskaras or I've gotten rid of all of the thoughts. I still think, so I still have stuff to deal with. But it's just becoming clear that I can see it and it is becoming calm. So it's almost like if you're looking at like water or like something where it's just turbulent, you know, turbulence turbulent, and then it calms down. And it's like, it's still now I can ride a boat down it, or now, you know, I can see farther because the storm is gone, you know, it's just like that way. And so I just feel like I'm in a really good place. And I'm really grateful for my new my new yoga family at Miami Life Center. And so I guess that's all I have right now. I'm gonna keep trying. And, as always, I love you guys. And I will be back in Atlanta. I'll be kind of, you know, in a few different places so catch me while I'm in Atlanta. I'm also starting to do private lessons and stuff. So if you guys need me, I'm still available. I'm just not in Atlanta as 100% of the time as I was before, but I'm still available to anybody who needs me. So if you ever want to send me a message or have a one on one session or do an event or whatever, I'm still here. And so with that, I'm going to focus on driving. I love you guys so much, and I will see you later. Peace and pineapples! Liveology, LLC is a yoga media company creating uplifting content for your whole life. Subscribe! Our subscriptions provide access to digital and print issues of Liveology Yoga Magazine as well as access our subscriber only articles and videos. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Sharing is caring. Thank you for your continued and growing support. Peace & Pineapples!

Give It Up For Grace Date: June 5, 2022 Location: Las Vegas, NV Tickets: Eventbrite Information: This one day event benefits people of all ages through the love of Yoga. Enjoy a day full of shopping, food and music while connecting to a wealth of expertise and knowledge about Yoga and other natural & holistic health alternatives. We create space to help make the community a healthier & happier place. The Market area is free to the public, come mingle, eat, drink, shop and check out the services we offer like sound healing, massage, reiki etc. Now If you have PURCHASED a ticket, you have full access to all the workshops for the day ! Sign up today and share with your friends Kids 12 and under are free Yoga • Workshops • Food • Music • Reiki • Massage • Sound healing • Cacao Ceremony • Shopping • and so much more ! Liveology, LLC is a yoga media company creating uplifting content for your whole life. Subscribe! Our subscriptions provide access to our full online library as well as access to digital issues of Liveology Yoga Magazine. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Sharing is caring. Thank you for your continued and growing support. Peace & Pineapples!

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Let your adornment be the inner self with the lasting beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God’s sight. The Books of the Bible Wives and Husbands 1 Peter 3:1 Wives, in the same way, accept the authority of your husbands, so that, even if some of them do not obey the word, they may be won over without a word by their wives’ conduct, 2 when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. 3 Do not adorn yourselves outwardly by braiding your hair, and by wearing gold ornaments or fine clothing; 4 rather, let your adornment be the inner self with the lasting beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God’s sight. 5 It was in this way long ago that the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves by accepting the authority of their husbands. 6 Thus Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. You have become her daughters as long as you do what is good and never let fears alarm you. 7 Husbands, in the same way, show consideration for your wives in your life together, paying honor to the woman as the weaker sex, since they too are also heirs of the gracious gift of life—so that nothing may hinder your prayers. Suffering for Doing Right 8 Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse; but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called—that you might inherit a blessing. 10 For “Those who desire life and desire to see good days, let them keep their tongues from evil and their lips from speaking deceit; 11 let them turn away from evil and do good; let them seek peace and pursue it. 12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” 13 Now who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good? 14 But even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated, 15 but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; 16 yet do it with gentleness and reverence. Keep your conscience clear, so that, when you are maligned, those who abuse you for your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame. 17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if suffering should be God’s will, than to suffer for doing evil. 18 For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit, 19 in which also he went and made a proclamation to the spirits in prison, 20 who in former times did not obey, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were saved through water. 21 And baptism, which this prefigured, now saves you—not as a removal of dirt from the body, but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22 who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers made subject to him. New Revised Standard Version Liveology® Yoga Studios & Magazine creates uplifting content for evolving humans as we draw from wisdom across the world. Shop yogi swag and go down the rabbit hole for exclusive content. Please join our email list and tell a friend about us today. Thank you for your continued and growing support all over the world. Peace & Pineapples!

All who cleanse themselves of the things I have mentioned will become special utensils, dedicated and useful to the owner of the house, ready for every good work. The Books of the Bible A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus 2 Timothy 2:1 You then, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus; 2 and what you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others as well. 3 Share in suffering like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving in the army gets entangled in everyday affairs; the soldier’s aim is to please the enlisting officer. 5 And in the case of an athlete, no one is crowned without competing according to the rules. 6 It is the farmer who does the work who ought to have the first share of the crops. 7 Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in all things. 8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David—that is my gospel, 9 for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained. 10 Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, so that they may also obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. 11 The saying is sure: If we have died with him, we will also live with him; 12 if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us; 13 if we are faithless, he remains faithful— for he cannot deny himself. A Worker Approved by God 14 Remind them of this, and warn them before God that they are to avoid wrangling over words, which does no good but only ruins those who are listening. 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by him, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of truth. 16 Avoid profane chatter, for it will lead people into more and more impiety, 17 and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, 18 who have swerved from the truth by claiming that the resurrection has already taken place. They are upsetting the faith of some. 19 But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who calls on the name of the Lord turn away from wickedness.” 20 In a large house there are utensils not only of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for special use, some for ordinary. 21 All who cleanse themselves of the things I have mentioned will become special utensils, dedicated and useful to the owner of the house, ready for every good work. 22 Shun youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 23 Have nothing to do with stupid and senseless controversies; you know that they breed quarrels. 24 And the Lord’s servanta must not be quarrelsome but kindly to everyone, an apt teacher, patient, 25 correcting opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant that they will repent and come to know the truth, 26 and that they may escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will. New Revised Standard Version Liveology® Yoga Studios & Magazine creates uplifting content for evolving humans as we draw from wisdom across the world. Shop yogi swag and go down the rabbit hole for exclusive content. Please join our email list and tell a friend about us today. Thank you for your continued and growing support all over the world. Peace & Pineapples!

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You don’t have to prove yourself. Just be. Yourself. You don’t have to prove yourself. Just be. Yourself. The purest, most brilliant version of yourself. ☀️ Those who resonate with your essence will naturally gravitate toward you. And those who are repelled by you will flee like cockroaches in the light... Let them. Continue to distill yourself into the most authentic, stripped down essence of yourself and stand firm in who God created you to be. Allow the noise to buzz around and pass through you. People will talk about you or praise you. They may try to understand you or ignore you completely. Some will encourage you to do more of this and less of that based on their personal preferences or limitations that they think everyone should have... You don’t have to prove yourself. Just be. Yourself. The purest, most brilliant version of yourself. ☀️

Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimatanasana is a seated posture that helps to increase hip and shoulder mobility. Etymology Sanskrit Name: Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimattanasana English Translation: Half Bound Lotus Intense Back of the Body Posture Ardha - Half Baddha - Bound Padma - Lotus Paschima - Back of. the Body, West Ut - Intense Asana - Posture How to: Begin seated in Dandasana. Bring the right foot into half Padmasana by bringing the outside edge of the foot into the left hip crease. Reach the right hand behind the back and catch hold of the right toe or foot. Grab the left foot with the left hand. Exhale as you fold. Hold for 5 breaths. After five breaths, inhale and look up. Keep hold of both feet as you exhale. Repeat on the left side. Notes: If you have difficulty catching any bind, you can use a binding towel to help make the connection. Liveology, LLC is a yoga media company creating uplifting content for your whole life. Subscribe! Our subscriptions provide access to our full online library as well as access to digital issues of Liveology Yoga Magazine. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Sharing is caring. Thank you for your continued and growing support. Peace & Pineapples!

This counterpose to Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana stretches the quadriceps and hips. Etymology Sanskrit Name: Tiryangmukha Eka Pada Paschimattanasana English Translation: 3 Limbs Facing One Foot Intense Back of the Body Posture Triang - 3 Limbs Mukha - Facing Eka - One Paschima - Back of. the Body, West Ut - Intense Asana - Posture How to: Begin in Dandasana. Internally rotate the thigh and bend the knee so that the calf is on the outside of the thigh. Hold the left foot with both hands. Fold on an exhale and hold for 5 breaths. In an inhale, look up. Keep holding the foot as you exhale. Repeat on the other side. Liveology, LLC is a yoga media company creating uplifting content for your whole life. Subscribe! Our subscriptions provide access to our full online library as well as access to digital issues of Liveology Yoga Magazine. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Sharing is caring. Thank you for your continued and growing support. Peace & Pineapples!

Matsyasana comes as part of the Ashtanga closing sequence after Pindasana. How to: Begin laying on the back. Cross the legs in Padmasana or the version of lotus you are practicing today. Use the hands under the hips to arch the back and place the top of the head on the floor. Grab the feet and straighten the arms, arching the back. Hold for 8 breaths.

As you practice Sarvangasana today, observe the fluctuations of your mind and try to find a moment of stillness. Benefits Improves breathing, asthma, and lung disorders Reverses the effects of gravity Relieving for the spine Improves thyroid Improves depression and calms anxiety How to: Lay flat on your back with the hands by your sides. Press the upper arms into the mat to help you lift the legs straight up Place the hands flat against the back. Keep the legs together as you reach the hips toward your face and the feet upward. Point the feet. Look up toward the feet for 10 or more breaths. Video Tutorial: Liveology, LLC is a yoga media company creating uplifting content for your whole life. Subscribe! Our subscriptions provide access to our full online library as well as access to digital issues of Liveology Yoga Magazine. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Sharing is caring. Thank you for your continued and growing support. Peace & Pineapples!

Sanskrit Name: Urdhva Dhanurasana English Translation: Upward Facing Bow Urdhva - Upward Dhanura - Bow Asana - Posture How to: Begin laying on the back. Bend the knees so that the feet are within reaching distance of the hands, and place the hands alongside the ears. On an inhale, press evenly into the hands and into the feet and lift up. Hold for 5 breaths. Exhale to come down. Walk the hands in, if desired, and repeat 3-5 times. End with a forward fold to reset the spine. Benefits Strengthens the spine Opens the hips Mobilizes the shoulders Increases energy

Have you ever been to a yoga class where the teacher dabs you with essential oils and reads you a poem at the end? Well Ashtanga closes out the sequence with quite the opposite. Meet Utplutih. Etymology Sanskrit Name: Utplutih English Translation: Lift Up Drishti: Nose How to: Utplutih is the final posture of the Ashtanga sequence. With the legs bound in lotus, this posture asks that we gather up one last burst of strength and hold up our body for 10 breaths. And as the saying goes, "Pick it up, don't put it down." 1. Begin with the legs in padamasana. 2. Lift the knees up off the floor, placing the hands by the sides of the hips. 3. Lift up gazing toward the nose. Liveology, LLC is a yoga media company creating uplifting content for your whole life. Our subscriptions provide access to our full online library as well as access to digital issues of Liveology Yoga Magazine. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Sharing is caring. Thank you for your continued and growing support. Peace & Pineapples!

Urdhva Padmasana is found in the Ashtanga closing sequence. Urdhva Padmasana is upside-down lotus in shoulderstand position. It is found in the closing sequence in the Ashtanga yoga method. Full Padmasana requires deep hip mobility that is difficult for most Westerners to get into at first because most of us are not accustomed to sitting in this way. However, with practice, you can get more comfortable putting your legs into Padmasana over time. Etymology Sanskrit Name: Urdhva Padmasana English Translation: Upside-Down Lotus Posture Drishti: Nose Padma - Lotus Asana - Posture How to: Begin in shoulderstand. If the hands are supporting the back release them so that they are in front of the body. Moving the hips forward and up, begin to cross the right leg and then the left. If it is difficult to get the legs in full lotus, you might cross them. Support the knees with the hands flat underneath. Straighten the arms. OTHER POSTURES IN PADMASANA Padmasana - Lotus posture Utplutih - Padmasana with a lift Matsyasana - Padmasana with a backbend, top of the head to the floor The Postures of the Ashtanga Primary Series