A compilation of life reflections inspired by yoga. Led by an LA yogini, the forum is intended to create a community to share yoga experiences beyond the mat.Tumblr (3.0; @beyondthemat)http://www.beyondthemat.org/Not taking things personally is always a challenge, and I often think back to Don Miguel...http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/24139189713http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/24139189713Thu, 31 May 2012 11:31:32 -0700Health Benefits of Meditation: “Even ten minutes of meditation a day will help alleviate...http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/24018033349http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/24018033349Tue, 29 May 2012 14:30:00 -0700linkwell-beingmeditationbenefitshealth“When I practice, I’m a philosopher, when I teach, I’m a scientist, when I demonstrate, I’m an...http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/23689651375http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/23689651375Thu, 24 May 2012 14:04:23 -0700IyengarInsightquote<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3b2wzhvAz1r1fotlo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“Smile with all your heart,<br/>Breathe with every cell of your body,<br/>Be grateful for everything you have.”</p> <p>(via <a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://myyogaon.tumblr.com/post/22134205412/be-present" target="_blank">myyogaon</a>)</p>http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/23633068236http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/23633068236Wed, 23 May 2012 15:38:19 -0700imagelifestylesmilebreathegratitudeWhy Down Dog is So Good for You: “Downward-Facing Dog Has Your Back From an acupuncture...http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/23559731121http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/23559731121Tue, 22 May 2012 13:18:16 -0700linkwell-beingdownward facing dogdown dogacupuncturebenefits<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/41953956" width="400" height="224" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Phyllis Sues is 89 years old.  I’ve taken many mixed level yoga classes with her, and man, can she do more than hold her own among a class full of LA yoga types a fraction her age.  Her longevity and vitality is undoubtedly a result of her activities.  Inspiration beyond words. </p>http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/23304582096http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/23304582096Fri, 18 May 2012 13:09:14 -0700yogainspirationlongevityvitalityvideolifestylewell-being<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m46vn22K441qbn5s6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>What every patient should be prescribed.  Unfortunately, it’s so much easier to take a pill.</p>http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/23253929192http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/23253929192Thu, 17 May 2012 15:54:38 -0700doctorpatientyogaremedycomicfunnyimagewell-beingBreaking the Sugar Habit: Are you a sugar addict?  Don’t feel guilty; it’s part of our...http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/23183887534http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/23183887534Wed, 16 May 2012 14:19:42 -0700well-beingsugarhabitlinkaddict<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2ohypw5Of1qg7ex5o1_500.png"/><br/><br/>http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/21938297361http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/21938297361Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:58:46 -0700““Yoga is virtuosity in becoming yourself.”” - Dr. Douglas Brookshttp://www.beyondthemat.org/post/21672457144http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/21672457144Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:25:14 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m07fwgVi041qbsvlto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>The 3 Gunas in Ayurveda</strong></p> <p><em>SATTVA<br/> RAJAS<br/> TAMAS</em></p> <p>(via <a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://yogaprivatelessons.tumblr.com/post/18548000633/the-3-gunas-in-ayurveda-sattva-rajas-tamas" target="_blank">yogaprivatelessons</a>)</p>http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/21225912520http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/21225912520Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:47:29 -0700“sometimes, loving your body is not an option. sometimes, the best we can do is accept our...http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/20986430675http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/20986430675Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:22:53 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1z1a5ijAX1r653yzo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><span class="Apple-style-span">Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself. — Rumi</span></p> <p><span class="Apple-style-span">(via: <a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://safedefense.tumblr.com/post/20481013172/clever-and-wise" target="_blank">safedefense</a>)</span></p>http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/20797323992http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/20797323992Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:52:35 -0700My body stopped belonging to me about 5 months ago, ever since I started to play host to my growing,...http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/20487130805http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/20487130805Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:54:00 -070015 Things You Should Give Up To Be Happy: 1. Give up your need to always be right. - “Would I rather...http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/20135173686http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/20135173686Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:03:22 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m08b8ehEWp1qbn5s6o1_r2_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>One of my many great yoga teachers said “Yoga doesn’t care what you believe. Yoga cares what you do.” This image is another way of saying the same thing, care of a lovely person and fellow yogi, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/chloeparkyoga" target="_blank">Chloe Park</a>.</p>http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/18627831827http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/18627831827Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:21:42 -0800imagebeliefslifestylebehavioractionsI love this series of pictures from yogapractice. My lymphatic system is a little out of whack and...http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/18563101261http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/18563101261Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:20:58 -0800well-beinglymphatic systemimageThe art of contentment. Being content with what you already have. Letting go of wants. (via:...http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/18512476557http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/18512476557Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:04:26 -0800santoshacontentmentletting goinsightyogatextMedicare covers yoga for heart disease: “Hospitals can now bill Medicare for their...http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/18458474132http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/18458474132Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:53:33 -0800articlemedicareyogaheart diseasewell-being<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxi6jehCCU1r0v4dxo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I stress therefore I Yoga</p> <p>(via: <a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://urbanyogagirl.tumblr.com/post/15633393023/i-stress-therefore-i-yoga" target="_blank">urbanyogagirl</a>)</p>http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/18196179116http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/18196179116Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:05:39 -0800stressyogaimagelifestyle