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06/04/2026
I’m offering my first public yoga class in a while, Sunday June 14 at MADabolic in Wi******er, 10:00 am. Plus it’s free 😉
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FREE Yoga by at MAD on Sunday June 14th at 10am!
The breath can be a powerful tool. In class there’s an emphasis on moving the body with the breath, but do you know why?
The breath itself can be useful to help guide your practice. When the breath becomes short it means we’re forcing too far, but when it remains long we can find ease and depth.
When we begin listening to the breath we begin to understand what it means to observe ourselves. It’s through this observation that we learn what is happening in our bodies and begins to teach us skills for self study (svadhyaya).
The breath helps us regulate the nervous system, especially when we learn to focus on the exhale. When the breath is short or choppy, that’s a good sign that we are worked up or in a state of hyperarousal. When we shift the focus to the breath and lengthen the exhale we can help regulate this state.
When the breath in practice becomes rushed, do you allow this to rush the practice or hurry up to get out of something? Or do you take this as a moment to reflect and back off to a point where you can find that longer, smoother breath?
Focusing on the breath body connection helps to focus the mind, and keeps us present in the moment, and find balance. The longer we can hold onto that sense of presence the easier it translates off the mat.
These are just a few of the reasons we emphasize using the breath in our practice. What’s your favorite part of practice?
And if you bothered to read this far, then yes that is my breath during practice 😉.
09/12/2025
Buddhism Is Not About Worship — It’s About Practice!
There is a common misconception that Buddhism is a religion where you "worship" the Buddha. But the truth is far deeper and more beautiful.
Buddhism is not about blind faith or ritual — it is a practice, a way of living, much like yoga or meditation. It’s about training the mind, cultivating compassion, and learning to see reality as it is.
You don’t have to give up your faith to practice Buddhism. In fact, Buddhism can complement your faith. I once heard about a Catholic priest who lives in a Buddhist monastery in France. He said something profound:
👉 “Buddhism makes me a better Christian.”
And that’s the essence. Buddhism doesn’t ask you to worship the Buddha. Instead, it teaches you to awaken your own mind, to let go of suffering, and to live with wisdom and compassion.
When you practice mindfulness, kindness, and non-attachment, you become:
✨ A more present parent.
✨ A more patient friend.
✨ A more compassionate believer.
✨ A calmer, happier human being.
Whether you are Christian, Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, or follow no religion at all — the principles of Buddhism can make you more grounded, more peaceful, and more loving.
Because at its core, Buddhism is not about changing your God.
It’s about changing yourself.
🌸 Practice Buddhism, not to become a Buddhist — but to become a better, happier human being.
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