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Salute to the Sun

March 7, 2020 Danette Watt

Ancient civilizations saw the sun as a source of life. It was power and energy, light and warmth. It’s what…

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Posted in: yoga, yoga poses Filed under: sun salutation, surya namaskar, yoga, yoga poses

What’s Your Dharma?

February 2, 2020 Danette Watt 1 Comment

Six years ago, I made the decision to sign up for yoga teacher training. I wasn’t sure why. To be…

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Gratitude Can Be Transforming

November 7, 2019 Danette Watt 2 Comments

My favorite holiday is coming up. No, it isn’t Christmas. That holiday is associated with too many unpleasant childhood memories…

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Posted in: gratitude, yamas and niyamas

3 Keys to Getting the Self-care You Need

October 10, 2019 Danette Watt

One of my resolutions this year was to spend more time out in nature, taking walks and practicing my photography…

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Posted in: self-care

The Link Between Judging and Compassion

September 10, 2019 Danette Watt 1 Comment

“Through compassion you find that all human beings are just like you.” ~ The Dalai Lama When I took my…

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Posted in: meditation, yoga Sutras

Strive for Contentment Rather Than Joy

August 6, 2019 Danette Watt

Are you content? Or are you dissatisfied with your life, envious of what others have or experience? Are you always…

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Posted in: yamas and niyamas, yoga

A Healthy Spine Keeps Us Young

July 4, 2019 Danette Watt

“The body is as young as the spine is youthful.” We know from experience our spine’s health impacts our daily…

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Sthira Sukham Asanam

May 26, 2019 Danette Watt

The Yoga Sutras by Patanjali is a compilation of yoga philosophy written in short verses. Sutra 2.46, Sthira Sukham Asanam,…

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Posted in: yoga Sutras

5 Things You Can Do in 5 Minutes for Your Yoga Practice

January 2, 2019 Danette Watt

With kids, work, school and all the other obligations we have in our lives, most of us don’t have big…

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Posted in: yoga, yoga poses, yoga Sutras

Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga….What Are the Differences?

August 5, 2017 Danette Watt

We often get asked what are yoga nidra, restorative and yin yoga classes. It’s true that all three are slow…

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