#blissology

[downtownbetty]

The place of true healing is a fierce place. It’s a giant place. It’s a place of monstrous beauty and endless dark and glimmering light.- Cheryl Strayed. That time we manifested a future home while doing a photoshoot. When you put your heart mind & soul into to it, you can do anything. #healinginsiya 📸 @insiyafinn of @blissology in her future past home in Bali, a timeless muse in our Dhoti Onesie is Kundalini Whites #softgoods #sendinglove #healingvibrations #healingquotes #bohohome #throwbackthursday (at Pererenan, Bali) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpl44Pcr6GT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#healinginsiya #softgoods #sendinglove #healingvibrations #healingquotes #bohohome #throwbackthursday

[sefangel]

A divine display of urban transcendence 🌱 #blissology #exceedinglyexquisite

#exceedinglyexquisite #blissology

[bergreenphotography]

Another #truenaturetribe post is up on the blog today! Check out what we learned from @blissology 🙏🏻 Link in profile 🤙🏻#blissology #outdooryoga #hammockenlightenment (at Santa Cruz, California)

#hammockenlightenment #truenaturetribe #blissology #outdooryoga

[justjac64]

As we come to the end of our first 100 hrs at Yoga Teaching Training I’m reflecting on what this picture doesn’t show. . It doesn’t show the sweat, the struggles and tears. . It’s easy to just show the good on instagram (and the world) but generally the ugly is kept hidden. . The physical and emotional stress are kept locked away. . We leave out the darkness to seem perfect or is it our competitive nature kicking in? . Why do we shy away from showing our cuts, bumps and bruises? . Personally, reflecting back in these last couple weeks I would have preferred to post a picture of me in my most vulnerable moment. . As these are the moments that I cherish the most from this training. . The moment when I was so terrified all I could do was cry (and cry hard and publicly I did). . This picture was taken only a couple hours prior and I had no idea the overwhelming emotions that were about to derail me. . But the beauty that came out of all consuming darkness was not only magical but was made of pure love and made the journey worth it. . I can never thank my group enough for the love, support, compassion and just holding space for me. . They said YTT would change your life, and they weren’t wrong. . #biglove #baliblissology #baliblissology2019 #blissology #conduitforlove #creatingbeautifulacars (at Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxV455ghkfE/?igshid=68q12wedlpjn

#biglove #baliblissology #baliblissology2019 #blissology #conduitforlove #creatingbeautifulacars

[bodyproud-blog]

#dreamproud ‼️🌞 😎 #Repost @oceanbloom • • • • • • Your dream doesn't have an expiration date. Take a deep breath and try again... . ~KT Witten . #dream #manifest #travel #heal #transform #grow #yoga #bodyproud #bodyproudmovement #lovelife #blissology #connection 📷 @revolverphotography https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw2z7MXAoV1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4fyrp6pxj39d

#dreamproud #repost #dream #manifest #travel #heal #transform #grow #yoga #bodyproud #bodyproudmovement #lovelife #blissology #connection

[yogahuna]

Join me for Soul Flow practice tonight 6pm. We will co-create blissful vibes, juicy organic dance + Yoga in a tranquil candlelit atmosphere. Join our tribe!! You can come practice with me at whatever level you are at. I appreciate you just as you are. Sign up thru @elkrockyoga to save your space. $10 drop-ins. Learn more about me at link in my bio. Aloha + Namaste 🙏 #blissology #pdxnow #pdxsmallbiz #pdxyogascene #essentialoils #candlelightyoga #estaticdance #portlandlove (at Milwaukie, Oregon)

#pdxsmallbiz #pdxnow #candlelightyoga #blissology #portlandlove #pdxyogascene #estaticdance #essentialoils

[bearseatrainbow]

TBT to when I went into the new location of Bliss-ology to try on cute clothes ( didn't buy any bc of size issue) but had to share! Thanks @bliss_ology_boutique , you have such cute clothes! #blissology #tbt (at Bliss-ology)

#blissology #tbt

[thespiritedhanger]

⚓️ #blissology

#blissology

[gildenshamanandoccultsupply]

Blissology "Your higher self is your connection to source energy. It knows the quests and best-feeling way to bring all your hearts deserves to you. when you follow your feelings and listen to your intuition you are listening to your higher self. With an open heart. every experience becomes an opportunity for personal growth, and improving how you are feeling. In fact, how we are feeling is the most important aspect of our lives here on earth. Your life is not dictated y what you do, it's how you feel about your actives that matters." Page 105 Living Happiness, Blissology, By Andy Baggott Read Full Review Here. https://gildenshamanandoccultsupply.com/the-broken-path-blog/f/book-of-the-week-nov-1st #bookoftheweek #selfimprovement #selfhelp #bliss https://www.instagram.com/p/BprlVJYAc4n/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qy2tqbbjt2wz

#bookoftheweek #selfimprovement #selfhelp #bliss

[theseadagiodays]

May 11, 2020

Sanctuaries

My favorite refuge: The view from the summit of my backyard park

I’ve been thinking a lot about sanctuaries lately.  Defined as “a place of refuge or safety; a nature reserve; or a holy place,” the meaning of the word is entirely interpretable by each individual.  

Recently, the term has proliferated in reference to US cities who claim they will protect migrants from a certain unnameable leader’s xenophobic policies.  Unthinkably, this same buffoon has even threathened to withhold coronavirus relief funding to such cities if they continue to harbor “unwanted” residents.

It seems, for every sanctuary, there exist forces who want to threaten them.  This is as true of religious persecution around the world, as it is with safe houses for women escaping violence.

In our Lullaby Project, Instruments of Change works quite intimately with this population.  Through this time, we’ve been fortunate to continue supporting single mothers to write original songs about their hopes and dreams for their children.  What we’ve learned from them is that, ironically, while many of us have struggled to self-isolate at home, these women have never felt safer, with the prospect of being found, or of unwelcomed visits from their abusers temporarily lifted.  

In Women Rock, another program that we’ve shifted to digital engagement through Google Classroom, our participants have written a secular choral hymn identifying nature as the sanctuary that has provided them the most solace during this time.   A verse from their song, Hidden Symphonies is below.

Listen to the silence

Morning bird calls at play

Soul refreshing music

Through isolation days

It is interesting that more and more evidence suggests people rarely catch the virus while outdoors (https://globalnews.ca/news/6906508/coronavirus-outdoors-parks-closed/).  Intuitively, this resonates with me, as someone who has always found sanctuary staying active outdoors. So, while experts stress that social distancing in public parks is still necessary, simply sharing these wild places six feet away from strangers has been a blessing.

Art has always been another refuge for many.   And it’s no wonder some artists have been turning to nature as their canvas.  The Swiss artist, Saype’s work is perhaps the most ambitious example.  His stunning ephemeral piece, Beyond Crisis, made with biodegradable spray paint, is designed to fade naturally as the grass grows, in much the same way we all hope this virus will eventually disappear once nature takes its course (with ample cooperation from humans).

https://twistedsifter.com/2020/05/giant-biodegradable-artwork-of-hope-appears-atop-swiss-hillside/

And finally, another creative community, in Sag Harbour, NY, has found an inventive way to share their work while galleries are closed.  Barns, front yards, and back gardens have become museum walls for dozens of installations that locals are welcome to view, as safely distant drive-bys.  https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/11/arts/design/drive-by-art-long-island.html?action=click&module=Well&pgtype=Homepage&section=Art%20%20Design

Paintings by Darius Yektai; Diane Blell’s “Table for Two Separate tables”; Erik Fischl’s “Young Dancers Dancing”

May 12, 2020

Daily Delights

I have also been trying to hone my lens for finding a different kind of art in nature.  With time to slow down and stay close to home, I have paid much closer attention to the little wonders that surround me.  I began the practice of doing this shortly before self-isolation, when I learned about Ross Gay’s poetic essays collected in his book Daily Delights. https://www.amazon.ca/Book-Delights-Essays-Ross-Gay/dp/1616207922

As if prophetically, NPR featured him on my favorite podcast This American Life, in late January.  https://www.thisamericanlife.org/692/the-show-of-delights

And this reminder, to savor life’s small pleasures was exactly the armor I needed for this period.  Since February, I’ve kept my own daily delights journal.  And here are just a few snapshots that have made the cut since quarantine began.

Baby ducks, Hula hoops, Elderly couple park bench massage, Backyard swing

May 13, 2020

Radio Days

While so much has changed about my daily rhythms, of late, there are a few pillars that I’ve kept in place to give my life some necessary scaffolding, in order to maintain a sense of familiarity and grounding.  

One of these is the ritual that my partner and I have had for years, of listening to This American Life every weekend.  Ira Glass’s strangely pleasing-though-nasally drone has accompanied hundreds of our road trips to mountains, lakes and forests, as we’ve sought weekend adventure. But for now, living room listenting has had to suffice.

On May 4th, the show just happened to be honored with the first ever Pulitzer Prize for audio journalism.  So, that’s a well-earned feather in a podcast’s cap.  But, awards or not, their carefully curated slices of life never fail to amuse and inspire.  

Interestingly, I think more and more people are turning to podcasts, perhaps as an antidote to screen fatigue, and also because it seems to align with the nostalgia for days past that is so alive right now.  So, I wanted to suggest a few podcasts that might particularly resonate at the moment.

If it’s a longing for “other” that’s calling you, there is an incredible website called Radio Garden that lets you travel anywhere in the world, to sonically “drop-in” to whatever environment intrigues you (http://radio.garden/listen/alpha-boys-school-radio/ijKUlByg). For a real time sense of what moves people across the globe, you can experience the music, stories, and language of cultures from Antanarivo to Zagreb, with just a spin of their online globe and a simple click.  Here, you can access literally thousands of radio stations.  However, in my experience, their interface works best on a Chrome rather than Safari browser.

Early in quarantine, when I was in sorest need of a good laugh, This American Life put together an episode on fiascos that really helped bring levity at a time when we all began to feel our world fall apart.  https://www.thisamericanlife.org/699/fiasco

And speaking of when things fall apart, Buddhist nun Pema Chodron’s book of the same name has served as a sort of bible for many westerners, as they’ve turned to the ancient Tibetan tradition in which she was ordained.  Another podcast favorite of mine is Krista Tippet’s On Being.  And her most recent May 7thepisode featured herself and musician/meditator Devandra Banhart alternatively reading passages from this sage book, while reflecting on its relevance for the times.

https://onbeing.org/programs/devendra-banhart-when-things-fall-apart/

May 14. 2020

Finding Bliss

Ai Weiwei’s 2010 “Grapes”, with a coincidental resemblance to the coronavirus

Interviewed about how he’s responding to the virus, Ai Weiwei replied, “I never create anything.  I just try to cope with the situation at hand.” We all need coping tools and strategies for those times when things fall apart.  Ai Weiwei’s plainspoken answer sounds almost religious, the way he describes art as his salve.  And this makes sense to me.  But for many years, faith in an actual religion never did.  Raised as a half-Catholic, half-Jewish Unitarian, I only attended services until I was about 11, when Sunday youth orchestra rehearsals took their place.  So, I never fully understood the role of weekly church service until we travelled to India, for 10-days of Dalai Lama teachings.  This annual offering, which he made for 30 years, was an even greater gift than we expected, given that these Kalichakra teachings ceased just after our 2007 trip, unbeknowst to us.   Every day, for 5 hours, 1,000s of seekers flocked to the grounds of his Dharamsala temple, and listened by radio simulcast, in 1 of 17 native tongues, to his special blend of humor and clarity.  Each day, we all left bubbling to the rim with reaffirmed intention to be our best selves.  The coffeeshops, all over town, were a twitter with armchair philosophy between strangers trying to understand and integrate his words.   Uncanny kindnesses abounded.  And you could feel our resolve get ever more reinforced with each return to his daily talks. However, it’s only once we left Dharmasala, with equally grand intentions to “remember”,  that I recognized the role of these daily infusions. Because with each passing day, best behaviors, careful speech, and pure thoughts deterioritated, if only a little at a time.  

Note the curly-haired, golden-sweatered sore thumb in this sea of burgundy-robed monks...

So, while that did not instill in me a renewed church-going tradition, I have found my own ways to be “reminded.”  They’ve just come in different forms.  

For Geoff, it’s long runs and bike rides that serve as his spiritual medicine.  And for me, it’s a panoply of things.  Sometimes its communion with nature.  Other times yoga.  Writing. Handstand therapy.  Or even what my favorite yoga teacher likes to call “Hammock Enlightenment.”  

Eoin Finn is an artist of the highest order.   Good living is his canvas.  The body is his brush.  And bliss is his paint.  He calls his teaching Blissology, and spreads his backbends, heart-openers, and ocean loving vibes from Indonesia to Byron Bay.  

He and his family have been quarantining in Bali, since they were leading teacher trainings there, just before global travel nearly shut down. And fortunately, he continues to extend his generous spirit through free weekly livestream Stay Om yoga classes, on Facebook.  If you happen to miss his 5 pm Sunday classes, the videos remain online to follow any time. So, I hope some of you take the opportunity to worship the DUDE (Delight in Universal Divine Energy) with him some time. I promise there will be plenty more acronymns and puns where that one came from.  Plus, a good dose of deep stretches for your limbs and soul.

https://www.facebook.com/blissarmy/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARD502BDBWegIvZPmn6ec9pFCtdEPtRnELt_iabxb0_c5Mmnzq3UPiAddV8fEanrbJLeSOhgYWdeQOlu

May 15. 2020

Birthday Bash

Those who know me are aware of the special challenges birthdays pose for my creativity.  I relish the quest for the perfect homemade card, surprise gift, Bitmoji or GIF for a friend or family member.  And I love throwing a good bash.   I am also aware of the undue pressure this has caused my partner, over the years, to come up with a reciprocal gesture or party idea.  But given the added constraints of a quarantine, Geoff went over and above the call of duty this year to produce!

While the novelty of Zoom parties had already worn off, he still managed to find a brilliant way for my loved ones to send serial video messages throughout the day, with the bonus of a clever twist.  I’m not quite sure how he found the time, in his manic 70-hour work weeks, to put this together.  But, 43 clues later, I was delivered a personalized crossword puzzle, with each hint related to the messenger.  He really outdid himself this time, and I could not feel more grateful.

Meanwhile, unsure if he had anything up his sleeve, I got up to my own fun messying my hands to make this Covid Pinata.  I confess, I borrowed the idea from an article I saw online, but just couldn’t resist.  

And last night, of course with proper social distancing, we took great delight in beating the crap out of this brutal virus with a couple of friends.

[downtownbetty]

Feel that way... Have a thought see a shooting star cross your screen Put in hard work finally you're living your dream Deaf man get his hearing now in come vibes Blind man gain his sight see his first sunrise Young man speaking out, now he's loud and clear Birthin' your child, smile so proud you wear Going in your 3rd eye for the styles you hear Making music that'll bump for a thousand years Eating right feeling conscious like health is first Said a prayer that's sincere and you felt it work Times I feel I want to shout, man it's real that way When I'm thinking things that make you feel that way Yes... that way. 🙌🏾🌿🙌🏾 📸 @downtown_betty Muse: @yogue8 Lyrics: Make You Feel That Way @officialblackalicious Villa: @balistyles #bicyclethelabel #dhotionesie #kundaliniwhites #ecoluxury #naturalfiber #casualglamour #vacationlife #onepiece #yogistyle #naturalfiber #yogistyle #feelthat #happinessjourney #embracethemoment #findyourbliss #blissology #ilovebali #tropicaldreams #yogamom #downtownbetty #clothingforyogis #flashesofdelight #lyrics #dreamhomespo #villalife #boholife #plantlover #wearetravelgirls #travelgoals #luxlife www.downtownbetty.com (at Canggu_pererenan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPlrZlVMtOv/?utm_medium=tumblr

#bicyclethelabel #dhotionesie #kundaliniwhites #ecoluxury #naturalfiber #casualglamour #vacationlife #onepiece #yogistyle #feelthat #happinessjourney #embracethemoment #findyourbliss #blissology #ilovebali #tropicaldreams #yogamom #downtownbetty #clothingforyogis #flashesofdelight #lyrics #dreamhomespo #villalife #boholife #plantlover #wearetravelgirls #travelgoals #luxlife

[sefangel]

Nostalgia in the making- life outpoured in moments. Souls seep into an open field - sunlight pouring in transcendent waves reminding them to notice. Paths within roads and early morning cement- holy heels turning up dirt, but no one covers their eyes. Together they move forward🌱 #doingdays #poetry #muse #blissology @jasminejude

#muse #blissology #doingdays #poetry

[yogaburnworkouts]

Q&A with Eoin Finn from Blissology Yoga https://ift.tt/2lraQmZ #Yoga challenge #Yoga workouts #Yoga poses #Yoga exercises #Yoga videos

#IFTTT #Blogger

[chocolate-brownies]

Catch Eoin’s new series Introduction to Blissology on Wanderlust TV.  For just $9.99 per month, you can get unlimited access to premiere yoga instructional videos, inspiring documentary-style shorts, and more.  Sign up now to start your free trial. 

Eoin Finn is celebrated for a myriad of reasons, namely his ability to inspire bliss and create joy through his nature-centric yoga practice. Yoga Journal calls him the “Thoreau of Yoga” for this level of eco-activism and Oprah lauded him as “one to watch.” His own yoga system, Blissology, is dedicated to exploring methods for bringing more love, joe, and awe into our daily lives.

It’s no surprise then that we’re bringing Eoin and his love for the natural world out to the North Shore of Hawaii for Wanderlust O’ahu. We hope you join us—until then, here are some of our favorite words from Eoin.

On Work

Being busy is not always a virtue. We’ve inherited a world where busyness is a badge of importance but it’s not a sustainable path. I’m reminding myself to create spaces of slow, conscious breaths to center my mind and body throughout the day for health, energy, flow, sanity, and (counter intuitively) maximum productivity.

On Love

Love fearlessly. In moments like this, I have no problem being vulnerable. I just show up and let Love come through me.

Love is the strongest force in the universe. When we tune into it, our life has immense meaning and purpose. Nature opens the door to our deepest heart. Go somewhere beautiful and get quiet. Feel the beauty inside and out.

On Community

There are many who want to divide us but we say no. We are one and our hearts know it.

On Teaching

For me, I have never felt that I am just teaching yoga poses. I want to get in touch with my highest vibrational self and let that ripple through me in all actions. I let go of expectations of how my offerings land and just share from the most authentic place in my soil in hopes that we can be kinder to ourselves, each other, and nature.

On Yoga

Mobility is the new jacked! I love alignment based yoga but it’s so important to get off the grid and move in fluid, circular ways. I want to develop muscles that move. They can be strong when they need to be strong and loose when we want them to be.

My yoga practice is about freeing myself from the cafe of my turbulent mind where I can merge with the wild and expansive sky. Light and shadow pass by on the clear canvas of infinity and I know no other state but boundless joy.

Y.O.G.A. You’ve only got attitude! I’m working on keeping mine as positive as possible.

On Meditation

Sometimes we need to close our eyes to see better. Sit with a group of people and you can feel the presence of others around you. It is not the same feeling as sitting in your apartment alone. My definition of energy is “subtle communication system.” My goal is to use mindfulness and presence as a tool to become more aware with the way our energy is flowing. Without checking in, our daily energy is directed from outside sources and tends to become dull. Moments like this recalibrate our hearts and energy fields back to positive flow.

On Growth

The universe is remind me daily that Enlightenment is not a radical transformation. It is about slowing down enough to feel that joy in our hearts when we make the space to sense the miracle of small things. It will all be over soon and a distracted mind misses the juiciness of all things.

On Nature

If we were more still we would be more connected to nature. If we were more connected to nature, we would be less willing to fill the air and water with gasoline and noise. What we learned as kids is true: Silence is golden. Find some time today, drop into a pose and hold it for a while, draining stress and worry out of your tissues. Connect your breath back to nature. Let peace permeate.

The more I blur the lines between where I end and nature ends, the happier I am.

What inspires your practice? Tell us in the comments below. 

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#sleep sounds #sleep music #white noise app #nature sounds #relaxing sounds #rain sounds for sleeping

[yogaacademies]

Before It’s Too Late: A Crucial Conversation on Yoga + the Environment

Before It’s Too Late: A Crucial Conversation on Yoga + the Environment

Eoin Finn and Chelsey Korus are both world-renowned yoga teachers with a passion for the planet. In this special—and crucial—conversation, they discuss how the philosophy of yoga requires that yogis be environmentally-minded, and why it matters to them. 

Want in on their passion to change the world? It’s not too late to sign up for their Blissology EcoKarma Immersion at Wanderlust O’ahu! For more…

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[amyddaniels]

3 Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats Teachers Recommend for Your Home Practice

Shopping for a mat now? Consider these environmentally savvy picks from some of our favorite teachers.

According to a new report from Allied Market Research, titled Yoga Mat Market, the estimated value of the global yoga mat industry in 2019 was $14.29 billion and is expected to reach $23.2 billion by 2026. If you're in the market for a new mat, we've done the research for you to find teachers' top picks for mats that have a small environmental footprint—so you can feel in alignment with the planet as you practice.

SugaMat Recycled Wetsuit Yoga Mat

Made in the U.S. from 100 percent recycled surfing wetsuits, the 5mm-thick SugaMat is also fully recyclable when you're ready to retire it. Plus, SugaMat gives 1 percent of gross revenue to environmental non-profits.

“As a surfer, it is so heartening to know that we are saving space in landfills by creating a sustainable yoga mat.”  —Eoin Finn, founder of Blissology

$79, SUGA Recycled Wetsuit Yoga Mat

See also The Best Yoga Bags

Manduka PRO Yoga Mat

The 6mm-thick Manduka PRO Yoga Mat is Oeko-Tex certified, chemical free, and 100 percent latex free. It's closed-cell surface keeps sweat and bacteria from making its way into you mat. 

“It doesn’t move, stretch, smell, or wear out like many other mats. This is my steady platform that I practice on daily.”  —Rod Stryker, founder of ParaYoga

$120, Manduka PRO Yoga Mat

Jade Travel Mat

The lightweight easy-to-pack 3 mm-thick Jade Travel Mat is made in the U.S. from natural rubber and contains no PVC, EVA, or other synthetic rubbers. Plus, Jade plants a tree for every mat sold. 

“I love how it’s beautifully light and easy to pack—I can just throw it into an outside pocket of my suitcase wherever I travel and have it handy.”  —Beryl Bender Birch, director of The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute

$65, Jade Travel Mat

See also The Best Yoga Gear for Practicing Outside

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