Eleanor Goud is an artist, recognized for her work in bringing the beauty of nature to her landscapes and abstract designs with flowers. She has held exhibitions across the Northeast and continues to seek ways to capture the beauty and delight of the natural in her paintings. Read on to learn more about how spending time in nature has positively impacted…
The studies don’t lie: countless times, we see similar benefits and positive side effects of adding both exercise and meditation to one’s daily schedule. This recent study even proved that both exercise and meditation help combat feelings of depression and anxiety, in pretty much the exact same way. They have both been proven to help individuals feel happier, relaxed, and…
“All forms of artistic beauty can touch our hearts, as can nature. Why are we so drawn to beautiful sunsets and sunrises? When nature paints glorious images on the canvas of the sky, are we not reborn in some way?” – The Rose and the Sword by Judith Bach and Nanette V. Hucknall * * * Have you ever felt…
Throughout the 5,000+ years of its existence, Yoga has become an integral part of life for many people across the globe. While the foundations of yoga remain the same throughout the world, there is no doubt that there are significant differences between the Eastern indoctrinate of yoga and the way the West interprets it. In the West, yoga is often…
My spiritual journey has been intriguing, to say the least. After HSY’s last mini-retreat, I committed myself to daily meditation, both morning and evening. Lo and behold, what I learned during the time of deep introspection quickly scared the hell out of me. I found my actions and thoughts beginning to have a deeper and more profound impact on myself…
Not too long ago, I found myself at a crossroads, pondering existential questions such as “Who am I?”, “Is there more to life than what I know and see?”, and the most important question “What is my purpose?”. I’ve always been driven to seek greater knowledge and to better understand myself, but over time these thoughts took on a more…
For Tina, Vice President and Executive Director of Higher Self Yoga, managing a senior residence center came with many beautiful rewards – along with some pretty major challenges. The role required patience, understanding, and a deep love for the people she served. Add that on top of the ability to stay organized, level-headed, and enthusiastic, and you’ve got a very…
Larson Rodgers is lucky to have been brought up by thoughtful and encouraging parents who influenced him to find a healthy balance between being an independent thinker and being a part of a community. As a child, he loved taking extended car trips with his family and was encouraged to be outside, explore, and just generally have fun in nature.…
Note of Introduction: Either through luck or good karma, I was honored to be present at the very start of Higher Self Yoga in 1988. At the time, I was a ‘beginner yogi’ and part of a very small group in New York City that has blossomed and grown, thanks to the tireless work of our teacher and founder Nanette…