In the west today, being a Yogini is becoming more of an image and less of a spiritual practice. This isn’t a judgement, just an observation from my personal experience. New markets are being born, whether it’s making a business on Instagram by posting photos and participating in challenges, while accumulating thousands of followers, or clothing lines with beautiful patterned leggings, cute tank tops, and accessories to take with you on your mat!
Although this seems like I’m taking a turn to be a negative Nancy about it, I actually am in love with the creativity and the expressiveness that has emerged! Without the branding of Yoga, there is no way it would have reached so many people.
The main purpose of this blog is to maintain essence of yoga, to keep the spiritual side alive, and not get too warped up in the image, giving yoginis ways to develop a deeper practice and still maintain a fun scene at the same time!
When the ego senses a little bit of recognition it wants more, but everyone needs a grounder, everyone needs a reminder including myself! It’s not about wearing the cutest outfit, or taking the best photo, it’s about how deep your are willing to scratch the surface, if you can develop your Ahimsa (compassion)! Can you become a spiritual warrior and fight through the distractions, with all these temptations? As the Sutras say “Side shows will tempt you” I hope this blog will help bring about equanimity.
Don’t worry girls, I said balance! Here you’ll find everything you need, from meditation techniques to fashionable comfortable yoga clothing, natural beauty products, vegan and raw food recipes, and much more!
To claim the name of a Yogini means that you are devoted to the practice entirely. It’s a name you have earn, you don’t just do yoga and become a Yogini, you have to live it, breathe it, think it, and act it!
Life As A Yogini 