I used to spend a good deal of my free time working in meal centers when I was growing up in Colorado Springs. I remember feeling apprehensive about the experience the first time I went to volunteer—maybe I was even dreading it. But to my surprise, I came away with a smile on my face. […]
The Power of Yoga: A Yoga Teacher Trainee’s Reflection
I began yoga teacher training in August of 2017 with HYS for a 6-month, 200-hour training in hopes of becoming a better yoga teacher and gaining insight into the wild world of yoga’s history and philosophy. I was searching for something more. Before signing up with our yoga school, I was certified after a weekend […]
From Trash to Perfection: A Seva Reflection
For my Seva project, I decided to pick up trash at two locations that have provided a lot of beauty and serenity to me over the years—Horsetooth Reservoir and the Spring Creek Trail. Because of the higher volume of people passing through these areas, there is a higher volume of trash left behind. My goal […]
Just a Few Minutes Each Day
I work in a very busy environment, Colorado State University Health Network. Probably hundreds of students with different kinds of health, emotional, and behavioral issues are seeking help on a daily basis. I learned in my holistic yoga practice and regular meditation how important it is to have few minutes a day to take a […]
Finding the Stillness: A Seva Reflection
Soon after beginning my Yoga Teacher Training Certification program, I started my Seva Project. About a month after starting my training, I longed for students to practice with and a place with enough space for individuals to comfortably find their expressions of the asanas. In March a friend I had lost touch with randomly asked […]
