Heather Wiest's Blog, page 5
December 9, 2024
Challenging Times Build Our Story.
Challenging times build our inner strength. They develop our faith, refine our character, and GIVE US A UNIQUE STORY. It is always enjoyable to have the mountaintop experiences in life, but we learn the most during the valley times. Challenging times are often the gifts we do not want. As Hellen Keller stated, “character cannot be developed in …
December 2, 2024
Release🎈
This week’s theme is simply the word RELEASE. What comes to mind when you hear the word RELEASE? You may feel a sensation of opening, of letting go, of freedom. Releasing has the power to free you from anything in life that may be bothering you, or weighing you down. You may be gripping onto …
November 25, 2024
Root Down To Rise Up! 🌲
Root down to rise up. Humility initiates gratitude. In fact, the root word of humble means “ground or earth.” To be humble, then, is to be grounded, which naturally leads to a more calm, present state. We not only feel more grounded in our own selves, but also in our connection to others. When we are humble, …
November 18, 2024
Þetta Reddast 🇮🇸
Þetta Reddast (pronounced thet-ta re-dust) means it’s all going to work out in the end. Go with the flow and everything will be okay. Icelanders know (and have a knack for reminding the rest of us!) that… We are all connected to nature. Change is inevitable, but stress is optional. Joy, calm and humor are …
November 4, 2024
Out Of Alignment
There are many stories of spiritual masters embracing the presence of an annoying student in their community. There is even one story that documents a teacher paying an irritating person to live among his students. From an everyday perspective, this is difficult to comprehend. We generally work hard to avoid people and things that we …
October 28, 2024
Refining Fire (Tapas) 🔥
The practice of yoga is part of a gradual process of deliberate internal and external transformation.” Nicolai Bachman TAPAS, the third of the niyamas, is considered one of the most powerful concepts in the Yoga Sutras. The word “tapas” comes from the Sanskrit verb “tap” which means “to burn.” The traditional interpretation of tapas is …
October 21, 2024
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 14, 2024
✨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 7, 2024
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 …
September 24, 2024
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 …
