Heather Wiest's Blog, page 15
October 27, 2022
What Do You See In The Mirror?
We are all mirrors for each other. The qualities we see in the people around us are directly related to the traits that exist in us. We attract individuals into our lives that mirror who we are. Those you feel drawn to reflect your inner self back at you, and you act as a mirror for …
October 17, 2022
✨Goosies✨
Inner Smile Meditation — Adapted from Jennifer Reis Yoga. Your inner smile is glowing golden inside of you all the time! All you have to do is become AWARE of it, and a beautiful thing happens — you begin to sense how it fills you with joy, awakens positive qualities, and radiates your shining light. You may …
October 10, 2022
Be Still.
Be still and know that I AM God. ~ Psalm 46:10Be still and know I AM.Be still and know.Be still.Be. Our intention this week is to explore MEDITATION. In the classical yoga tradition, asana yoga is practiced as a preparation for seated meditation. Yoga Nidra, Restorative, and Yin Yoga are also wonderful meditative practices. What exactly …
October 3, 2022
Focus Your Energy✨
I decided many years ago to ditch the Post-it® notes and reduce the reminders. For decades, I thrived on structuring my days and completing tasks deemed important. My practice of yoga kept encouraging me to let go of control, to let life flow naturally — just like with the breath. So, I gave up the …
September 26, 2022
Allow ❦
This week’s theme is simply the word ALLOW — very open-ended, very individual. What am I allowing in? Who am I allowing into my life? What am I allowing for? Am I allowing myself to be inspired? To embrace change and grow? What do you want to show up in your life? Allow for that. …
September 19, 2022
Autumn Aspirations 🍁
The Autumn equinox is the moment where our days and nights find equilibrium, marking the start of a seasonal shift. We take this time to reflect upon the past few months and the lessons learned along the way. A new season is a great time to set some new intentions for your life. ❦ What has …
September 11, 2022
Survivor Story
In 2013 and 2017, I was blessed to visit the 9/11 Memorial in New York City — both incredibly moving experiences. One of the amazing stories to come out of the 9/11 tragedy is that of the Survivor Tree. A poem written by Faith A. Johnson describes it well: The Survivor Tree A miracle of botany, human …
August 31, 2022
Retreat in 2023 ✓
Have you dreamed of vacationing to a far away land? Does it seem overwhelming to plan all by yourself? Heather & Hanan are here to help! We are combining our love of traveling, community, yoga, adventure, rest and relaxation into two retreat offerings for 2023. Refresh your body, mind and spirit as you embark on …
August 29, 2022
Walking Meditation
There goes my crazy wifeWith her cinnamon eyesAnd her simple life On a sunny day she’d rather walk than rideWith her hair pulled upAnd her lengthy stride The clouds of the northAnd the clouds of the southAre separated by her seldom ceasing smile Her heart beats slow and steadyPumping praises to her …
August 22, 2022
Beach Therapy 🌊
“All of us have in our veins the same exact percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean, and therefore, we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears. We are tied to the ocean.” ~ John F. Kennedy There is much we can learn from the ocean as …
