by Lynsie McKeown | Jun 1, 2017 | Journey, Spirituality, Yoga
I recently returned from a 5-day Yoga Nidra training with my primary teacher. For those of you unfamiliar with Yoga Nidra, the most basic understanding is that it’s a meditation technique that has profound relaxation and healing benefits. However, this...
by Lynsie McKeown | Jun 26, 2016 | Journey, Pleasure, Yoga
Summertime is a time to be fully awake, to let our senses come alive to all the offerings laid out before us. Our skin glows from the warm bosom of the Sun, driving with windows down we feel Breeze run her fingers through our hair, sweet smells of cut grass and...
by Lynsie McKeown | Apr 14, 2016 | Breath, Journey, Prana
There is a common misconception in the West that advanced yoga consists of twisting oneself into contortionist style poses that can impress even the most seasoned yogi and cause envy and awe on Instagram. However, to be clear, this is not advanced yoga. This is...
by Lynsie McKeown | Mar 17, 2016 | Intention, Journey, Spirituality
As we edge toward the cusp of spring we cannot help but to feel the lightness that comes with renewal, the excitement of new beginnings with each shade of green and pastel color bursting forth from soil, limb and sky. However, even as the harsh nip of winter fades...
by Lynsie McKeown | Jan 2, 2015 | Journey, Spirituality, Yoga
ruminate [roo-muh-neyt] Verb ruminated, ruminating. to chew again or over and over. to meditate or muse; ponder. When used as a noun, rumination becomes a thoughtful, lengthy and intent consideration. Synonyms often used are contemplation, musing, reflection,...
