by Patty Kikos | Oct 10, 2017 | Transformation |
I’ve just come back from a trip to New Zealand that was part retreat, part detox and part hiking up a few mountains. It was also a wonderful opportunity to rest my tired and weary soul and put a few things into perspective about the next stage of my life. Over...
by Patty Kikos | Mar 29, 2014 | Balance, Transformation |
You know how you don’t really pay attention until something happens for the 2nd or 3rd time that day? That happened to me last Friday. You see, there’s a global phenomenon on Instagram called #ThrowbackThursday or #FlashbackFriday where you post a pic from your past...
by Patty Kikos | Jun 11, 2012 | Transformation |
The ancient Chinese believed that human beings should live in harmony with the natural cycles of their environment. The cold and darkness of winter urges us to slow down. This is the time of year to reflect on our health, replenish our energy, and conserve our...
by Patty Kikos | Dec 20, 2011 | Yoga |
Have you been thinking of your new years resolution for 2012? I wonder why we place so much emphasis on them? Since starting a serious yoga practice several years ago, I’ve stopped putting so much importance on new years resolutions. A sadhana is like a new years...
by Patty Kikos | Dec 17, 2011 | Balance |
I’ve noticed how busy many of our lives already are so it astounds me that we become even busier in the lead up to Christmas and New Year. It’s a toss up between rest vs party. Many of us scramble to make time to catch up with people before the New Year and...
by Patty Kikos | Dec 14, 2011 | Balance |
If you think you’re enlightened, go spend a week with your family – Ram Dass So your family stresses you? Christmas, Hanukah or Summertime periods usually mean spending time with the family we grew up with. The same individuals that taught us about boundaries,...
by Patty Kikos | Nov 17, 2011 | Yoga |
Prana as a general term refers to the life force that flows through all things. Of the five primary pranas in the body, two pranas – the prana and apana– are regarded as the most important. Where does parana live? Above the navel – it accumulates at the base of the...
by Patty Kikos | Aug 22, 2011 | Transformation |
There are so many great ways to spring into a detox, but I’ve chosen 10 helpful tips to get you started. 1. De-clutter your home. I try to be incredibly mindful of the amount of clothes I have, especially because as a yoga teacher I get paid to be barefoot and...
