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/<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 -0800stressyogaimagelifestyle10 Lessons From the Mat: Be compassionate Don’t compare yourself to other people Be kind to...http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/18137348903http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/18137348903Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:09:43 -0800“In my life nothing goes wrong. When things seem to not meet my expectations, I let go of how...http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/18099484938http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/18099484938Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:31:25 -0800quoteinsightdeepak chopraexpectationsattachmentFront View (Anterior) Back View (Posterior) (via: yogapractice)http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/18034590171http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/18034590171Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:16:02 -0800imagewell-beingskeletonskeletal systemanatomybonesWhy Students Must Eventually Leave the Teacher: “At some point, every student must leave their...http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/17729171448http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/17729171448Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:12:00 -0800studentsteacherrelationshiplinklifestyle<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyzf48WMqi1qastsxo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“Listen to the voice of your soul above all others.”</p> <p>Yes! Wisdom is found in the silence within.</p> <p>(via <a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://myyogaon.tumblr.com/post/17212644284/listen" target="_blank">myyogaon</a>)</p>http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/17667199820http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/17667199820Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:44:44 -0800imagelistensoullifestyle“The very purpose of spirituality is self-discipline. Rather than criticizing others, we...http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/17578761057http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/17578761057Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:23:54 -0800dalai lamadisciplineinsightquoteself<a href="http://ow.ly/8YMUz">Why Yoga Isn't About Being Flexible</a>http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/17386266279http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/17386266279Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:21:59 -0800yogaflexibilitywellnesslinkShape““You can see, over and over, people seeing rises in sex hormones — particularly in...http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/17217487213http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/17217487213Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:41:14 -0800articlewell-beingYogaSexNPRquote<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyzk9tLKYd1qbn5s6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I often question whether I should say what I think or how I feel, particularly to friends when my feelings have been hurt.  Seuss helps to affirm my decision to speak up, with kindness and respect, and reminds me that I am not responsible for others’ reactions.</p>http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/17163025559http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/17163025559Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:17:53 -0800SeussexpressspeaktruthfeelingsimagelifestyleMost of us hit a point in our lives where we want to be fully self-sufficient, to not have to rely...http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/16829478448http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/16829478448Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:44:00 -0800lifestylewell-beingsupportchallengesyogaindependencehelpThe Truth about Lying: Lying, that is, being inauthentic, makes us unhappy.  And remember, Satya, or...http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/16601070911http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/16601070911Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:10:00 -0800lyingsatyatruthyamalinklifestylewell-being““Easily seen are others’ faults, hard indeed to see are one’s own. Life chaff one winnows...http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/16546724267http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/16546724267Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:51:19 -0800faultsdhammapadabuddhaquoteinsight<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx7vspNBNA1qf4zb3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A lesson I must always come back to.  Attitude’s everything.</p> <p>(via: <a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://yogachick.tumblr.com/post/15243016059/true-no-matter-how-much-youve-been-given-or-how" target="_blank">yogachick</a>: <a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://fitnesstreats.tumblr.com/post/15235656127/i-am-convinced-that-life-is-10-what-happens-to" target="_blank">fitnesstreats</a>)</p>http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/16187629036http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/16187629036Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:40:23 -0800attitudequotelifestylecharles swindollimageAnti-Aging Secrets From Yoga Superstars: Inspiration for aging with true beauty & grace.http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/16082339791http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/16082339791Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:04:45 -0800yogalinklifestylewellnessanti-aging<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsem2lqme91qk97ooo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>In my translation of Bhagavad Gita, “yoga” is translated as “discipline”, which I’m reminded of as I came across the quote above. </p>http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/15789246046http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/15789246046Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:13:41 -0800yogadisciplinelifestyleimage<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/o97hfhtXJwo?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>“Practice, practice, practice. That is method.”</p> <p>Patthabi Jois about Yoga Chitta Vritti Nirodha</p>http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/15734060992http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/15734060992Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:18:14 -0800Patthabi JoisChitta Vritti Nirodhayogainsightvideo““Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human...http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/15686020655http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/15686020655Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:37:58 -0800insightquotedalai lamagratitudeintentionHow Yoga Can Wreck Your Body: Good article from the NY Times about the ramifications of yoga when it...http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/15624835999http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/15624835999Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:49:36 -0800YogaarticleNY Timeslinkwell-being<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxiqro98I11r97zoro1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Ganesh is the first deity that I connected to and with each new lesson love more and more.  The explanation below is great.  Jai Ganesh!</p> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://ganapatayei.tumblr.com/post/15557482096/obstacles-the-thing-about-sri-ganesh-is-that-he" target="_blank">ganapatayei</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Obstacles:</strong></p> <p>The thing about Sri Ganesh is that he not only removes obstacles—but he places them too. </p> <p>He makes you think (buddhi) and forces you to overcome these obtrusions. <br/><br/>When you have succeeded—you will become stronger spiritually, emotionally and physically.</p> <p>Your worries—they are divine building blocks.<br/><br/>Even obstacles are God.  </p> <p><strong>Om Gam</strong>. </p> </blockquote>http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/15574121916http://www.beyondthemat.org/post/15574121916Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:37:16 -0800Ganeshobstacleshindu deityinsightimage