Written By Raquel Pennington - February 19 2019

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Written By Raquel Pennington - February 11 2019

From a pure intention comes a pure action. The action of participating as our most authentic self is one of the greatest gifts we have to offer to ourselves and others. Our asana practice and our life off the mat are one and the same. 

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Written By Raquel Pennington - February 01 2019

Mala beads are also known as prayer or meditation beads. Use of them originates in the Hindu and Buddhist traditions, but anyone can use these beautiful talismans in daily life. Malas are used in several capacities; to deepen focus in meditation, tether intentions, and even to set a duration of prayer or meditation practice.

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Written By Raquel Pennington - January 31 2019

I think when we endeavor to tackle a concept as broad and challenging as how to cultivate self-love, it's important to remember that it can be just as difficult to find love for our strong spots as it is for our tender spots. With energetic nurturing, we are celebrating the diversity in our pattern, and as one of my favorite teachers Matt Kahn says, "loving what arises".

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Written By Raquel Pennington - January 31 2019

I don't think that it's clichè to say that "knowledge is power". When we are equipped and informed, we feel connected to a subject, capable of taking on challenges within the realm of that subject, and we are more likely to share with others what we've learned.

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Written By Raquel Pennington - January 31 2019

First a yoga student, then yoga teacher, then jewelry maker. See how all of the pieces come together to make Hanuman Heart what it is today.

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