Posts From Rene Hawthorne

Breathe, Balance & Keep Your Own Pace

Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm and harmony. A fundamental principle of yoga is the concept of balance. Every yoga pose is a balancing

THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT

The  butterfly effect  is a phenomenon which has evolved from the Chaos Theory. In metaphorical language, it means that a small change can give rise to a big tidal wave.

Yin & Yang: Embracing Opposites

We are made up of two selves. One is the ideal self, the person we want to be.

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

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

24 Lessons You Can Learn from Your Yoga Mat

There are so many lessons learned on the mat during yoga practice, that can be applied to living life. The beautiful thing about yoga is that it is equally as

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

Heal Your Home Environment Using the 5 Elements

Harsh chemicals and a housekeeper may not be the solution to cleansing your home. Perhaps it lies in the 5 elements. Bring some nature and holistic practices into your home this season for healing and freedom.

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 Women

85% of those who practice yoga are women. Yoga is a perfect practice for women’s many stages of life. A woman’s outlook and physical health are affected by hormones –