Sacred Essence

Everything is Energy and everything is sacred. Yes, powerful statements brought up this month. Now let's layer in the idea that by slowing your action down we actually gain momentum. What have you discovered so far? By taking time to tune in we then bring forward awareness and an opportunity to align in a way that will bring forward our best offering. This is what we call INSPIRED ACTION. Being inspired 100% of the time is not the idea. Being able to tune into the progress and level in which you are participating is. This weeks offering includes tools to check in with the momentum or lack there of in your life. If you are stuck or reluctant in your life right now this will be powerful. For those of you on the fast track to HAPPINESS, well, this will only encourage the speed in which you are moving. I am going to tie this episode back to elements of yoga as well as a pattern of cultivating optimal thoughts or at least restoring your thoughts to be more uplifting and helpful in finding answers to the best steps

One might believe that stopping or pausing to meditate is the opposite idea of taking action in life. But this is where we get tricked. When we slow down we connect to so much more energy. Think for a moment of a time when you have not slept well how productive are you? It can be so hard to take clear and conscious action that supports the greater vision you hold for your life when you are depleted, stressed or just plain exhausted. This meditation guides you inward to reconnect, renew and remind you of the power of slowing down. It's like plugging in to a universal outlet that recharges you so that you can take aware, aligned and inspired action!

As we take action in our life it helps to have awareness and alignment in the process. When we bring all of this together we create direction in our life. Sure it is not entirely up to just our individual action there is an entire collective energy at work as well. Hence why Awareness truly is everything. Our intention is so powerful but if we just wait around we are going to be disappointed. The other piece is that action is not a place of control but rather discipline. This is where yoga holds so much as the practice in of itself is discipline. You have to decide to show up for yourself, slow down, breathe, connect to your whole self and allow for the union of the body, mind and spirit. This week's episode is all about movement which of course is action in of itself. Poses that will surface in the flow included standing forward fold, lunges, triangle, down dog, cobra, bridge pose, reclined twist and legs up the wall. What!?! So when you practice you will want to practice in a way where you can have wall spa

While we have been on a journey with Awareness and Alignment it only seems logical to continue with the next phase which is Action. This idea of action comes from the simple idea that EVERYTHING is ENERGY. Yes, EVERYTHING! There is nothing that is not energy, it may appear that things are not moving like a rock or perhaps they move so fast that we cannot see the movement like sound, but everything is energy. With energy this reminds us that everything is in action. What pace is another topic. The action we take comes from both our awareness and our alignment. Emotions, thoughts, all energy. The beating of our heart, a consistent (ideally) beat that expands and contracts. So not only is everything energy it is also either in a place of expansion or contraction; fast or slow; supportive or restrictive. You getting the picture now? What is really cool, our life also holds energy and we get to direct that energy - up or down; forward or backwards; side to side; and help collaborate in what direction we want to mo

In the conversation of alignment there is so much that can be said. From the angle of bringing the body, mind and spirit into a whole optimal package it is a little complex even. But this universe that we live in is also complex so my hope is to allow this practice to be as easy as possible. You see so much is already in alignment for you to be here, reading this, listening, and honestly living your life. The universe is not conspiring against you but rather is in working in your favor to provide you an amazing opportunity...but we, well, we get in the way. Our incarnation as a human being creates a lot of challenges except we are so miraculous and hold so much potential there is an opportunity to take action and engage with life aligned with the highest version of ourselves. This requires then for you to believe that you hold this potential. That you are here living life with a devotion or at least curiosity to be the best version of you. Alignment in the practice of manifestation comes back to what your bel

Being in a position where we value the internal condition and explore our own relationship with our true self, our sacred essence, is essentially the whole point of this Sacred Essence offering. Because as soon as we recognize the world, God, the universe wants us to be true to our truth, be in alignment with our authentic self, respecting who we are as an individual, the more we can bring forward and the more the world around us celebrates and supports. Yes, we all encounter adversity and challenges - there is no way of escaping our human condition. Yet when we slow down and realign with our truth, our light, our beauty and our brilliance, there is so much more available to us so that we can live with more fulfillment. This weeks mediation is about bringing back the connection to the relationship with our sacred self. The ability to dive in and reconnect to the inner serenity, to notice what it feels like when we respect ourself, love our self and align with this higher expression rather than the limited cha

What are you moving with or connecting to as you take action faith or fear? Trust or doubt? Peace or pain? It sounds lofty and perhaps irrelevant however it informs everything and communicates to the world around you without you fully realizing how much you are creating in your life. Sure we can spend too much time aligning and not acting, or just observing and not feeling. Everything requires you to engage and be centered, live with moderation or allow a fluid dance. In yoga alignment usually gets translated as where to place your feet, how to hold your hand, and what the body is supposed to look like to create a more optimal flow. This is all incredibly powerful especially when you put intention and deliberate engagement behind it. What ever motivates you is the goal, but the outcome will not bring satisfaction if it is empty or still confused internally. Let's say you want your heals to touch the ground in downward facing dog, so you shorten your stance and your heals get to the ground. Amazing and powerfu

What does your heart really call for? You know, your deepest desire? When we know these answers then we can take action that is in alignment with what matters most. This episode explores exactly what alignment is in relationship to living your best life. Being true to you and honoring your innermost self. Living in harmony, congruence and positioning yourself in a way to live optimally. Tell me, what is alignment to you?

This month has been a simple exploration of the power of awareness through the practice of yoga. This episode includes a step by step process to engage from a more clear and calm state that supports our inner condition and eases up the commotion of the outer world. Yoga is one of the more successful tools of cultivating self awareness physically, mentally and emotionally in my opinion. Research is beginning to support this long standing perspective as I know I am not the only one that feels this way. The practice of Mindfulness also holds great success in increasing awareness and providing tools to practice without having to fold over and touch your toes. I share a simple but essential tool in this episode that can keep you grounded yet inspired to engage from a more refreshed space rather than a charged or disconnected space. A hint, one of the major anchors of this practice is the breath. The way to make it work it to practice it daily. It only takes about 5 minutes max and the more you begin this process t

Click here to download Going inward can be one of the most powerful things you do each day! How exciting that science is researching the power of meditation...but you probably already new this as this is why you are here. Or perhaps you are here because you listened to a calling or a curiosity. Whatever reason, you are here and this is a inquiry based practice to strengthen your awareness of yourself and how you engage from the inside and step outward into your life. This practice, especially when it follows movement, will light you up! It is not always some firecracker sort of display internally, but your cells celebrate that you are showing up for you. There is a valuable nature to each of us and when we begin to be more aware of this and tuned into our Sacred Essence we begin to be more courageous and determined to live a powerfully amazing life! Go ahead, get comfortable, hit play, and navigate with more grace, joy, and gratitude.

Awareness is everything...especially in the practice of yoga! Moving with strength and the breath requires intention and connection. This is only available when we tune into ourselves through the practice of being aware. This practice is a bit longer in length with challenging standing balance flows, heart openers and a short but sweet savasana. It is going to awaken the inner body to feel good. Get your blood flowing and call your attention to how you engage with yourself on your mat. It is not about doing to poses just right, but rather showing up, paying attention and deciding if you want to do anything about it. To help the flow and build your awareness there are little video snap shots on the Sacred Essence Facebook group. I'll be doing more videos in the future to support this podcast, so if you have not joined in now is the time. It is a closed group to protect your privacy, just ask to join and I will lovingly welcome you!  

Awareness is the foundation to yoga...ok, well maybe it is more like the union of the whole self...but the only way your entire self is going to come together is if you gain awareness of yourself and how the mind, body and spirit show up and participate with you. There are two ways to engage with awareness, more direct specific and clear or the bigger picture observer. I am certain there are more details to awareness, but for the sake of this episode I am going to keep it to these two aspects. This aligns to the idea that life also in a constant dance of expansion and contraction, or observation and creation. Being the witness is one of the more amazing tools yoga provides. Being able to be more objective to see what is happening internally as well as observing the world around you. Then there is the more subjective, and experiential piece where you really feel everything and check in to see if you are in alignment. (Alignment will be the topic coming starting with Episode 42). When we can determine if we are

Embrace yourself! Your whole self deserves such honor, respect, love, validation and remembrance that you are worthy of a spectacular life because you are the divine manifested as your life. Seriously. Every single being holds energy of all the stars in the sky, consciousness, source, God, however you declare this energy it is in you and your life is a reflection of the divine coming alive. When we can really embrace our whole self and allow our inner world the time and recognition, we receive powerful messages in how to shift our perspective and reengage from a higher vantage point where we have made friends with our whole self and step forward with our best offering. Everyone has anger, sadness, overwhelm, fear, enthusiasm, love, joy, it is just how we come into this world and a major aspect of our relationship with life. These emotions are powerful guides that can bring great freedom while also giving us the room to experience an amazing life. This weeks episode of Sacred Essence is all about acknowledging

Click here to download Meditation is the process of listening. This practice is here to help you strengthen what you are listening to and how you show up for yourself. What relationship are you contributing to internally? The more you practice this the more you will find yourself in a higher vibrance and relationship with life. You will discover patterns that keep you limited and small being able to notice what it sounds or feels in the body and be in a position to hear more deeply to the truth that is there to celebrate and support you. I know that meditation appears simple, subtle, to easy to make a difference. But when you remain consistent with the practice, you consistently discover the magnitude and potential the practice holds for you and everyone. Tell me what shows up for you and how you are going to be committed to being present more regularly for your true self.

How we move with ourselves is very telling on how we engage with our life. But here is the deal...when we move...we feel better. We remember we can handle it and that small nagging limiting voice even gets quite so the volume of your higher self is increased and more easily heard. This month the flow keeps us centered, offers twists and chances to be challenged with an arm balance. Let me know how you feel afterwards and if the world around you is a bit sweeter because you are in a stronger relationship with yourself. To be a spiritual friend, a compassionate friend with oneself is such an amazing opportunity...the people around you will thank you and honor you that much more.

We each hold a powerful energy within that is source, creator, God, consciousness. You hold a sacred spark and are invited to begin the conversation with your higher self. Different people call it different things and being in a relationship with this divine presence is one of the most fabulous journeys of your life. The practice of yoga can hold the space for you to get to know this version of you and has been the most amazing vehicle for me to BELIVE in this power. Now there are so many other tools I have integrated, but when you accumulate numerous experiences that expose this divine presence repeatedly...there is a conviction that is fierce. However there is also a side of each of us that is in stark contrast to this energy most commonly called the Ego. The ego gets such a bad rap and is usually being asked to leave, to destroy and dismiss. However it is part of us and we are created from the same source...there was no extra ingredients when we came into physical embodiment in this life. Yes it is complic

Yoga and Ayurveda bring forward an invitation to connect with clarity in our daily lives. Clarity where our highest self, the connection to our inner spirit is embodied in our daily living and lifestyle. Being able to have a clear idea of who we are, a sense of self, we create a solid foundation to direct the course of our life. This episode invites in a process of journalling to dig into what serves us and what we are engaging with to aid in a practice where we can lean into a stronger support system. The PDF is available on the Sacred Essence Facebook page as well as continuous support to live in alignment with your essence that is sacred. Dig in and awaken the seeds of your heart that are ready to flourish and connect you to a full and fulfilling life! Show up for yourself and show up for the world that surrounds you.

The idea of cultivating clarity is powerfully supported with a meditation to support and guide each of us. Meditation provides an amazing opportunity to strengthen our inner knowing. This knowing allows us to stand fully in the belief of our hearts. Yet it still allows us to bend and move with fluidity as we show up in our lives and lead with love and light. When you come back to the practice again and again, you will know, without a doubt, that all your needs are being met and all is well. This does not mean you sit on the couch, eating ice cream, expecting the dreams of your heart to flourish...that is a bit foolish. Rather you have the strength and conviction to put your best foot forward each step of the way because you have cultivated a relationship built on trust. Trusting how much you are being supported and the guidance you are receiving to unfold with potential and joy.

Click here to download Cultivating clarity takes on different meanings in different situations. Being on your mat provides a direct experience of what it means to be in a more clear space internally. Maybe not while you are actually moving...but once all the movement integrates. Moving with the inquiry that is provided...creates an opportunity to simply become more clear on where you are and where you want to be. Coming into alignment is not about right or wrong but rather how can you cultivate inner stability to move forward. If this flow resonates...tell me in the comments so I can continue to support your clarity, your practice and your alignment with your best life. Enjoy the practice and enjoy this life.

Click here to download Our true self calls from deep within and this authentic revelation is beautiful and amazing. Life is tricky, challenging and presents so many stories that begs to differ this idea. In the practice of Yoga and Ayurveda we are given the gunas that reveal to us the pattern of clarity, restlessness and inertia. There are so many ways to share the patterns that show up in our life. Even in the world of counseling moving towards congruence and self actualization/realization is a main concept. Imagine living from a place of inner richness, harmony and peace. Imagine sharing this truth in a loving way that supports others with intelligence, the ability to problem solve and be heart felt. We get honest with what we are feeling inside and know that the doubt, fear, despair are very real and very much a part of this whole divine expression of life, but it is not where we have to live from there is always a chance to turn something rotten into something amazing.