Category: Yoga Philosophy
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Navigating Life as an Empath: Finding Joy Amidst the Chaos
As an empath, life often feels like walking through a river of energy—every ripple, every current, every disturbance seems to flow through me. Some days, all it takes is a single conversation with someone in a bad mood to shift my mindset into negativity. This is a shared challenge among empaths, as we naturally absorb… Read more
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My Transformation: From Trauma to Christ Consciousness
2024 was one of the most difficult years of my life. I faced unimaginable challenges— a devastating car accident, the trauma of domestic violence assault, and the weight of emotional abuse. These external conflicts shook me to my core, leaving me feeling broken and lost. I found myself trapped in a cycle of pain, fear,… Read more
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The Journey of Spiritual Growth: Embracing Light and Shadow
Spiritual growth is not a destination but a deeply transformative journey—a process of peeling back the layers of who we think we are to discover the truth of who we’ve always been. It’s a dance between embracing our light and healing the shadows that obscure it. This journey often requires a willingness to confront our… Read more
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Unlocking Restful Sleep: My Journey with Somatic Movement for Chronic Pain Relief
Stephanie Bucklin shares her personal journey of coping with chronic back and neck pain through a nightly self-healing movement practice that combines somatic techniques, yoga, and pilates. This intuitive approach helps her release tension and promotes restful sleep. She invites others to explore somatic movement for healing and renewal. Read more
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Characteristics of the Spiritually Advanced: A Reflection on A Course in Miracles
The article by Stephanie Bucklin explores spiritual growth through the lens of A Course in Miracles (ACIM) and Ashtanga Yoga. It highlights ten characteristics of spiritual advancement, including trust, honesty, and open-mindedness, emphasizing their importance in achieving inner peace and enlightenment. Bucklin invites readers to contemplate these principles for personal growth. Read more
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Yoga in Every Breath: A Journey to Union
Stephanie Bucklin emphasizes that yoga transcends physical postures, encapsulating a lifestyle of mindfulness and harmony with oneself and the universe. Central to this is Pranayama, particularly the Four Square Breath, which fosters calmness and presence. Ultimately, yoga’s essence is unity with the Divine, interweaving everyday actions with spiritual practice. Read more
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The Power of Breath: A Simple Yet Profound Tool for Stress Management
Stephanie Bucklin shares her transformative journey with breathwork as a tool for managing anxiety and stress. She emphasizes the connection between breath and movement in yoga, reflects on the science of conscious breathing, and highlights the benefits of nasal breathing. Bucklin invites others to explore breath’s empowering potential for healing and self-regulation. Read more
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Reflections on 2024: Trauma, Transformation, and Finding Inner Peace
In 2024, Stephanie Bucklin experienced profound personal transformation following an auto accident and a traumatic assault by her ex-partner, leading her to explore healing through the Akashic Records and A Course in Miracles. Committed to helping others, she developed a stress mastery workshop and offers gift certificates for her services during the holiday season. Read more
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The Power of Self-Empowerment: A Journey to Healing and Awakening
In her journey of transformation, Stephanie B Bucklin shares how she moved from self-defeat to self-empowerment through healing modalities like yoga, meditation, and Reiki. Emphasizing the importance of choice and mindset, she encourages embracing self-healing to unlock one’s potential and create a brighter future. Healing begins with a single choice. Read more
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The Practice of Nonviolence: A Journey Through Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
Stephanie Bucklin reflects on the teachings of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, emphasizing the transformative power of Ahimsa, or nonviolence, in the Eightfold Path of Ashtanga Yoga. This practice goes beyond physical harm, encompassing mindful thoughts and words. Through years of dedication, she has learned that nonviolence fosters inner peace, love, and compassion in daily life. Read more
