by Sonja Semyonova | Nov 10, 2021 | Journal, Surrender, The Nest, Yoga at Home, Yoga Nidra
This month’s theme in The Nest is surrender. So how could I not offer a yoga nidra practice? Yoga nidra is all about surrender, because when we fall into this state of openness we let go. But what do we let go into? The embrace of the divine. For those of you new to...
by Sonja Semyonova | Nov 8, 2021 | Freedom, Journal, Surrender, Wisdom Bites
Surrender is a white flag that raises a ton of red flags. We are taught to defend at all costs. We are taught that letting our guard take a break leaves us at risk. Yet we are never taught that keeping our shield up all the time keeps the good stuff out too. Of course...
by Sonja Semyonova | Nov 8, 2021 | BodyStory Exclusive, Nourish Ayurvedic (un)Recipes
I’m so in love with this masala that a base desire in me says I shouldn’t share it. But before labeling myself greedy and selfish, I remember to peel back that desire to see what it’s saying about me. I see that it tells me how much I value the creations I make in my...
by Sonja Semyonova | Nov 5, 2021 | BodyStory Exclusive
Welcome to week 3 of BodyStory: Hunger. Below you'll find the video and audio recordings of our third class. Journaling prompts to work on if you choose: What kinds of cravings have threatened to consume you? Write about food, a person, an experience. Describe what it...
by Sonja Semyonova | Nov 3, 2021 | Freedom, Journal, Self-love, Surrender, The Nest
When you are tired. When you are overwhelmed. When you have screamed all there is to scream or have swallowed every whimper until silence is all that greets you. When the thing you thought was gone for good shows up with a suitcase. When you are out of ideas and...
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