Awaken the Divine Within
We're always searching for labels trying to define ourselves, others, things... But what if there were no labels? Would we still feel complete? . What's in a label? Let's break this down: Label - a classifying phrase or name applied to a person or thing, especially one that is inaccurate or restrictive. . How… Continue reading Why do human beings feel the need to put labels on everything? As if we wouldn’t exist without a name.
The mind is tricky. It likes to trap us in cyclical patterns because it doesn't like change. Even if the change is beneficial for us, the mind will still refuse it. It will use every distraction and excuse possible to keep you stuck in a specific pattern until you take action to change it. It's… Continue reading When the mind is challenged and refuses growth, it’s an opportunity to rise above. Jessica Rovira
Let's talk about FORGIVENESS. . What is Forgiveness? The action or process of forgiving or being forgiven. What does it mean to forgive? To stop feeling angry or resentful toward (someone) for an offense, flaw or mistake. . How can we forgive those who have hurt us in some way? Whether it be physically, emotionally, mentally… Continue reading The power is within you to create your own reality. Jessica Rovira
Creativity is a form of expression associated with the fifth chakra, Visuddha or sound. This chakra is associated with communication, and believe it or not, communication is a creative process. As Yogis, we use our bodies to communicate, twisting and turning into a form of art. By adding music, it becomes a way of self… Continue reading When we acknowledge and act upon our impulse to create, we are aligning our will with the creator.
Life is about learning to accept that not everyone is on the same path as we are. It doesn't mean their way is wrong, in fact, it is perfectly right for them. And just because someone doesn't seem to be suffering on the outside doesn't mean their isn't pain on the inside. The size of… Continue reading People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road, doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost. H. Jackson Browne
Every human being is an artist: your body is your brush, the Earth is your canvas, and your life is your painting. Paint a beautiful picture. Live well. -Robert Taylor . . . Lessons of 2017: . . . •patience •self reflection •forgiveness •trust in self •acceptance •compassion •unconditional love . . . I am taking… Continue reading Closing out 2017 with a big SMILE and welcoming 2018 with an OPEN HEART!
I don't know about you, but during the holidays it gets so hard to keep consistent with my practice. Not only does the weather throw me off balance, but so does the time change. I get super sleepy during the winter and want to hibernate into my cave. Every morning is a struggle to get… Continue reading Don’t have time for a full practice but still want to get on your mat? Here is a quick and effective short cut to the Ashtanga primary series, perfect for the holidays.
How is your relationship with yourself? Do you know yourself to the FULLEST?! Are you aware of who you truly are deep down inside? Do you love your imperfect self? Do you have shadows that you are ignoring or running from? It's time to really look behind the veils of society in order to know… Continue reading The only love that really exists is love of thy Self. Self-love fills you up with more love to give to all. Jessica Rovira
Let me start by talking about who Laruga Glaser is to me. I remember when I first started doing Yoga 5 years ago, I looked up videos online to start my research on this miraculous new journey I had begun. I remember seeing the video of her by Alessandro Sigismondi https://youtu.be/SZCxKjgReQ4, were she just floated… Continue reading Vitality creates a certain depth to life. ~ Laruga Glaser ~ My weekend with Yogi Earth Goddess, Laruga Glaser at Miami Life Center.
Did you know that chia seeds are considered to be one of the most nutritional foods on the planet?! Well if you didn't, now you do. You may be asking yourself what is so special about these itty bitty little seeds? Don't let the size of these babies fool you, they are jam packed with… Continue reading Overnight Plantbased Chia Pudding
~Jessica Rovira Yogi~ 