Posts From Rene Hawthorne

Yin & Yang: Embracing Opposites

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

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.

Dynamic and Mindful Movement in Yoga

There are patterns of movement in the body designed to create pathways of expression and creativity. If these patterns are distributed thoughtfully and guided by deliberate breath throughout your yoga

Tapping Into Tapas: Creatures of Comfort And how we can create change through Tapas

Since we are creatures of comfort, we often don’t want to step out of our comfort zone.   Breaking through old habits or patterns can be like getting out 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

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….

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