“The organic gardener does not think of throwing away the garbage. She knows that she needs the garbage. She is capable of transforming the garbage into compost, so that the compost can turn into lettuce, cucumber, radishes, and flowers again…With the energy of mindfulness, you can look into the garbage and say: I am not […]
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As the seasons change we are aware of the natural cycles of the bloom. Spring inspires us to tend to our gardens and plant seeds for the cycle to come. In our practice we can move with intention, in Traditional Chinese Medicine we connect to the wood element known for its strength and flexibility. We align
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“Small and slow systems are easier to maintain than big ones, make better use of local resources, and produce more sustainable outcomes.” David Holmgren The 9th permaculture principle, “Use small & slow solutions,” relates to the innate essence of a sustainable yoga practice. Consider the tale of the Tortoise & the Hare. Through this depiction,
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“Don’t think you are on the right track just because it is a well beaten path” The eleventh permaculture principle, Use Edges & Value the Marginal speaks to the overlooked, under appreciated underdog, which is often the unlikely disguise of abundant potential of rich bounty, seeds and conditions ready to burst forth with life. In
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