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Yoga Lesson: Mindfulness

Published on
September 21, 2008
By
Timothy Burgin

Mindfulness (Smriti) is a practice of turning your awareness and focus to what is happening in the present moment. This is a very useful tool to incorporate during yoga poses, as well as to use throughout your day-to-day activities. A mindful yoga practice creates a sense of centeredness and inner focus, giving your yoga practice more depth and tranquility. Practicing mindfulness within a yoga pose can also give the pose more power, both physically and energetically.

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One response to “Yoga Lesson: Mindfulness”

  1. kak Avatar
    kak

    Hi Timothy,
    Wow! I am enjoying your lessons so much though this is my first time to stumble upon your blog. I am just starting a little yoga and simple living blog also and yours is so inspiring! I shall be returning and will upgrade to premium membership.
    Thank you.
    Kind Regards,
    kak
    zionyogaretreat.wordpress

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Timothy Burgin
Timothy Burgin is a Kripalu & Pranakriya trained yoga instructor living and teaching in Asheville, NC. Timothy has studied and taught many styles of yoga and has completed a 500-hour Advanced Pranakriya Yoga training. Timothy has been serving as the Executive Director of YogaBasics.com since 2000. He has authored two yoga books and has written over 500 articles on the practice and philosophy of yoga. Timothy is also the creator of Japa Mala Beads and has been designing and importing mala beads since 2004.
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