by Avani Gilbert | Feb 20, 2020 | Yoga Wisdom
My Break Up Original Piece by Avani | August 2013 Technology and I broke up. Well, if I’m to be 100% honest, even though the truth hurts, technology dumped me. And not in the nice “it’s not you, it’s me” type of way. Technology left me stranded on the side of the...
by Avani Gilbert | Jul 8, 2019 | Lifestyle, Science & Research, Yoga Wisdom
As a self-proclaimed subtle anatomy junkie, I haven’t left much room in my study plan for the scientific reasoning behind the many yoga benefits. Indeed, my life practice is one of intuition and experiential proof. It’s led through energetic observation...
by Avani Gilbert | Jul 8, 2019 | Lifestyle, Yoga Wisdom
What does the word “surrender” conjure up for you? What bubbles up for you emotionally and energetically when you hear a term like “surrender?” Does it make the hairs on your neck stand at attention? Or do you feel a wave of peace, trust, and maybe even calm...
by Avani Gilbert | Jul 8, 2019 | Lifestyle, Yoga Wisdom
Compassion has been calling to me lately. I’ve grappled for years with what to call my own style of yoga flow and nothing seemed to hit home or bang the gong for me until now. I stumbled across this Sanskrit word: Karuṇā: compassion, empathy, kindness. And with...
by Avani Gilbert | Jul 8, 2019 | Lifestyle, Yoga Wisdom
What happens when your tires get stuck in the mud? I’m not talking about your 4×4 vehicle, but your body and soul vessel. Ever feel stuck in a rut? Uneasy with routine or maybe even full-on stagnant? I get it. Samskaras scratch at the dark recesses of each of our...
by avaniadmin | May 11, 2019 | Lifestyle, Uncategorized, Yoga Wisdom
Anyone ever had a friend, teacher or relative return from a retreat, only to proclaim to the world that they will from this point forth officially be known under the spiritual name of “Shakti so-and-so” or “Krishna this-and-that”? Perhaps this will resonate most...
