Posts From Rene Hawthorne

Thriving vs. Surviving

Spotting the difference between surviving and thriving is ultimately based on our ability to be honest about where we are and where we want to be and staying true to our path.

Mantras for the New Year, New You

People have used mantras to calm their nervous systems and sooth symptoms of depression for more than 3,000 years. All religions use mantras to evoke the sacred because of the

The Vision Board Process

“The time will come when, with great elation, you will greet yourself at your own door, in your  own mirror, and each will smile at the others welcome. ” ~Derek

Doga – Yoga with your Dog

“Happiness is a warm puppy. ” ~Charles M. Schulz Dogs are pack animals and love spending time with their owners. A Doga class is a natural match for both pets

The Art of Self Care through Yoga

The practice of yoga restores trust in our felt experience of being alive and dispels fears that we must control our bodies and hide our natural rhythms….

Full Circle – The Lost Year Living During a Pandemic

The circle is a universal symbol with many meanings. It represents wholeness, totality and perfection. It also symbolizes God, the Self and the sun. The circle implies the cycle of

Healing Emotional Pain in the Body

“Emotional pain cannot kill you, but running from it can. Allow. Embrace. Let yourself feel. Let yourself heal. ” ~Veronica Tugaleva Physical trauma is carried within our bodies, along with

Yoga for the Visually Impaired

Yoga is for everyone! You’ve heard the saying “Yoga is for everyone “, well it’s TRUE! As I prepare for my 4th annual summer yoga camp for visually impaired underprivileged

The Power of Pause

Discovering that state of mind that exists in between, as I sometimes refer to metaphorically as the yellow light, can be a powerful and enlightening moment. Our society values being

Rituals and Routines become Sacred through Yoga

Learn the difference between ritual and routine and how you can maximize energy and meaning in your life!