Posted by mindbodybrew on August 15, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu— May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all. Liz Beres shared this mantra with us yesterday in her piece on the intersection of self-awareness and service to … Continue reading →
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Posted by mindbodybrew on July 24, 2016 · 1 Comment
I don’t remember why I first went in—it’s not like I have a thing for bagels. But I entered the shop into a long line and began the difficult process of not being a “bagel regular” and having no idea how I wanted to eat these plump round rolls with a belly button. (NYC bagel … Continue reading →
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Posted by mindbodybrew on February 7, 2016 · Leave a Comment
MindBodyBrew is ultimately about providing a space for written reflection at every step along the yoga path. We hope that by sharing assignments from our Foundation and Yoga Pedagogy students, we can expand their deep investigation into community-wide dialogue. The following is a piece written by one of our newest, current students, Holly Ledbetter, about … Continue reading →
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Posted by mindbodybrew on November 15, 2015 · 1 Comment
MindBodyBrew is ultimately about providing a space for written reflection at every step along the yoga path. We hope that by sharing assignments from our Teacher Trainees, we can expand their deep investigation into community-wide dialogue. The following is a piece written by one of our newest, current trainees, Nicholas Jon, about recent yoga classes … Continue reading →
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Posted by mindbodybrew on October 25, 2015 · 3 Comments
The following piece was written by Brianna Goodman, copy and features editor for MindBodyBrew. Brianna teaches yoga with The Perri Institute for Mind and Body in New York City. She currently attends Fordham University, where she is pursuing a degree in English and Creative Writing, with a minor in Communications. Catch her class Sunday and … Continue reading →
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Posted by mindbodybrew on October 18, 2015 · 3 Comments
The following piece was written by Kathy Hartsell, a fellow yoga instructor and mind-body practitioner who studies alongside the Mind Body Dancer® community. She writes from Boston, MA. For me, the notion of home takes the form of a puzzle. This puzzle teeters on a rickety shelf in my heart, cozied up next to a variety … Continue reading →
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Posted by mindbodybrew on August 9, 2015 · Leave a Comment
The following post was written by Katherine Moore. Katherine has been teaching for The Perri Institute for Mind and Body since 2013. You can find her running all over New York City, working as a teacher, choreographer, freelance dancer, and writer. Relax with her at Steps on Broadway on Friday nights at 6:30pm for restorative yoga. These are the … Continue reading →
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Posted by mindbodybrew on June 21, 2015 · Leave a Comment
The following post was written by Callie Ritter, a certified yoga teacher through The Perri Institute for Mind and Body, and a Restorative Exercise Specialist as of summer 2015. She’s professionally trained the connection to her body and movement as a Modern dancer for over 15 years; she aims to spend the future helping others in … Continue reading →
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Posted by mindbodybrew on July 29, 2013 · Leave a Comment
“The words you speak become the house you live in.” – Hafiz I have been thinking a lot about words lately. Word choice in particular. I am exploring the impact and effectiveness of language used to inspire, as well as the subtlety and sensitivity required in more delicate moments. As a teacher, language is … Continue reading →
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Posted by mindbodybrew on February 10, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Mindbodybrew is ultimately about providing a space for written reflection at every step along the yoga path. We hope that by sharing assignments from our Teacher Trainees, we can expand their deep investigation into community-wide dialogue. The following was written by Katherine Moore, in response to her meditation and Buddhist philosophy studies with Ethan Nichtern. … Continue reading →
Filed under Breathe, Connect, Focus, Investigate, Study Sessions, Voices: Katherine Moore · Tagged with Buddhism, cultural narrative, Ethan Nichtern, meditation, middle path, middle road, mindfulness, narrative, personal narrative, teaching yoga