Posts by anikakai

Take a Stand, Free Your Mind

Posted by on Oct 3, 2017 in Blog | 0 comments

Take a Stand, Free Your Mind

Every time I read the latest headlines, I cringe. There are too many stories chronicling the blatant hate, disregard, lack of compassion, and growing division plaguing our country. There are many powerful ways people are taking a stand from bending a knee, marching, to protests.My StandThe way I take a stand is by continuing to free my mind and teaching others to do the same with mind-body-spirit practices. I believe that one of the most revolutionary (and challenging) acts you can take is to free your mind.Thoughts + Actions= Beliefs Our actions are a by-product our thoughts and beliefs. To get to the source of the problem, we must address our mindsets and level of consciousness. The mindset and actions of our leaders are of great consequence – to be sure. But we also have to be honest about what is in our own hearts and minds. We all matter because we all matter.  Subscribe To My NewsletterJoin my list if you want more information and insights on how to use mind-body-spirit practices to address issues facing people today.   SUBSCRIBE! You have Successfully...

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Not Another Yoga Gimmick

Posted by on Aug 24, 2017 in Blog | 0 comments

Not Another Yoga Gimmick

Yoga is on the rise and so are the gimmicks. I get that yoga must evolve and reflect the culture it is being practiced in, but in the attempt to mainstream yoga, let’s not lose sight of the purpose of the practice.

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A Breathe a Day Kept Bridezilla Away

Posted by on Apr 7, 2017 in Blog | 0 comments

A Breathe a Day Kept Bridezilla Away

Getting married reminded me of just how powerful yogic breathing can be. I’d love to tell you that due to my 15 years yoga practice, stress just bounced off me during my wedding planning, but that would be a lie.  Nadi shodana, a yogic breathing technique helped me avoid turning into bridezilla.

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Know Thy Self – What’s Yoga Got to Say About It?

Posted by on Aug 9, 2016 in Blog | 0 comments

Know Thy Self – What’s Yoga Got to Say About It?

After doing yoga for a long time, I’ve come to realize that there’s more to yoga than meets the eye. When you start doing yoga– it’s all about studying the poses, but the longer you practice, the more you end up studying yourself. This is when you begin to practice svadhyaya, or self-study.

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What Happens When You Have A Ways to Go?

Posted by on Jul 29, 2016 in Blog | 0 comments

What Happens When You Have A Ways to Go?

What happens when you have a ways to go and you’ve given it all you’ve got? The way I see it, you have two options – you give up or you dig deep and keep moving in the direction of where you want to go. Just focus on taking small, practical steps that move you in the direction of your destination. You won’t close the distance in an instance, but eventually you will get there.

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