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.
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.
The journey into the heart is not an easy one. I still remeber the first time I saw the "inside" of my heart like it was yesterday. I was in yoga teacher training and we were deep in savasana. I remeber hearing the teacher say, "look inside your heart... See the beautiful rose that blossoms… Continue reading It’s better to be rich at heart than rich in pocket.
Wherever there is light, a shadow follows. Be not afraid of these dark places, dive deep into them. For they will lead you towards enlightenment. After getting sick, I naturally was a little intimidated by second series. It takes a lot of strength and will power to get through this series. It also takes an… Continue reading If there is a war in the world, there is a war within each of us.
Let's talk about my trip to Asheville, NC. Practicing Mysore Yoga with David Keil, level 2 authorized Ashtanga teacher. I heard so many good things about him from my fellow Ashtangi, Pricilla Payne who I practice with in Orlando, at Mysore Room Orlando. I just had to come and check him out for myself. We started… Continue reading We are not endowed with real life, and all that seems most real about us is but the thinnest substance of a dream — till the heart be touched. That touch creates us. -Nathaniel Hawthorne
There is something super special about the energy here in Asheville, NC. Everywhere you go, you can feel the high vibrations. Walking through downtown is like walking through a mystical town full of spirit. Each shop we passed by smelled of sage and incense. I feel so comfortable around these mountain people. They are earthy… Continue reading “Nothing glows brighter than the heart awakened to the light of love that lives within it.” —Guy Finley
I woke up with the feels today... The sticky icky feels. Feeling purgy like a volcano was about to erupt inside of me. I felt nauseous and yucky, like something was crawling up my spine trying to work its way out. I skipped out on practice yesterday and today because I just didn't feel right.… Continue reading Uncensored Raw Emotional Material: If you are easily offended by vulgar words and ass shaking… I suggest you do not read this blog.
~Jessica Rovira Yogi~ 