Monthly Archives: February 2011

Ahimsa

Posted on February 28, 2011 by thinkfirst

The first and most important of all yamas is ahimsa or non-violence. This could also be stated as non-harming. All of the other restraints should be filtered through this lens of non-harming. We also know this as compassion toward ourselves … Continue reading →

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Heart Month: 7 Symptoms Women Ignore

Posted on February 25, 2011 by shelly

Heart attack symptoms are not unisex.  In an article published this month in Prevention Magazine, women may experience these seven symptoms that are warning signs that a heart attack may be on the horizon. 1.  Fatigue  –Weeks before a heart attack … Continue reading →

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Yoga for Healthy Weight:

Posted on February 15, 2011 by thinkfirst

Examining our thoughts can help us create the best conditions for a healthy weight. Here are two areas to examine: First: I am not my body. If I said, “I need a new transmission, or I got a huge crack … Continue reading →

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Satya – a quote from Robert Browning

Posted on February 4, 2011 by shelly

“Truth lies within ourselves: it takes no rise from outward things, whatever you may believe. There is an inmost center in us all, where truth abides in fullness and to Know rather consists in opening out a way whence the … Continue reading →

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An aspicious and abundant New Year – Year of the Rabbit

Posted on February 3, 2011 by thinkfirst

A little detour from our discussion of the Yamas to celebrate the Chinese New Year. 2011, the year of the Rabbit. The Rabbit – Does this sound like you? Born in year 51, 63, 75 or 87. Info from here. … Continue reading →

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