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Danielle Alexandra

buckle up for s a f e t y .
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If you’ve ever suffered from anything traumatic, please refrain from apologizing and remember that saying no or removing yourself from an unsafe or uncomfortable situation is completely okay. You are in the drive

Doing the damn thing. 🌊 #werk👏🏼

B H A K T I : yoga path of Love & devotion
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Bhakti as a spiritual path of love, is considered highly accessible, because it allows for the yogi to draw from personal, everyday experiences to discover a connection with the Divine. It often

b o u n d a r i e s...
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"there is no shortage of movies and novels addressing questionable relationships between teachers and students. it is often a precarious balancing act to establish boundaries in these types of relationships.
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Soften your grip. 🤲 #aparigraha #sandytoes #beach

Revisiting the Yamas...Asteya: Non-Stealing
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On a surface level, practicing Asteya can mean literally not stealing money out of someone's pocket. It can also mean not hoarding materials you don't need, mindlessly consuming natural resources, covet

Meditation. Some days are easier than others. Consistency is key🕯️#showingup #tapasrising

Pause. Reflect. Breathe. Repeat. 🌬️

Garudasana - Eagle Arms
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Months ago, my life took an unexpected turn when I was admitted to the hospital. Breaking my foot was just the tip of the iceberg. Having to sit with that..made me realize it wasn't the only thing that was broken.
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"We first make our habits, and then our habits make us" - John Dryden .
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New blog post! Sharing some habits and routines that help me build (and re-build) a sustainable way of living. 🌅 Link in bio!

Kapotasana - Pigeon Pose
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An extremely deep backbend that only comes once in a blue moon for me. I tend to think of poses as if they're projects, working on them little by little, taking note of how it makes my body feel that day, but the moment

"A warm #smile is the universal language of #kindness" 😁 - William Arthur Ward
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❤️🧡💛💚💙💜&hearts;️

Bound Half Moon Pose - Ardha Chandrasana .
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Therapy...I spent more than half the year here trying to get help, and realized it was exactly what I needed. My head and heart felt so overwhelmed and overworked that there was a lack of sensation every

King Pigeon...(sometimes I like to call it Queen Pigeon) been practicing chess during my injury and I've recently discovered how the pawn transforms into a queen when it reaches the back rank on the opposite side of the board. The queen is the most p

grateful for this life ❤️ reverse #namaskar to celebrate!
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noticed hair has been falling out a little more lately... side effects of #mindfulmondays can sometimes result in walking on eggshells! a gentle reminder to continue to #doyou even if th

grateful for this rain, good company and the light shed as we walk this #path. from truly tragic loss of life to the serious damage to beautiful, iconic places, the last few weeks have been incredibly hard for #california and for everyone who cares a

#mindfulmondays - jon kabat-zinn states that , "mindfulness simply means paying #attention in a particular way; on purpose in the present moment and non judgementally." i'll admit much of life lately has been a constant

hanumanasana aka monkey pose or "the splits" 🙊
sanskrit: हनुमानासन;
hanuman – a hindu deity who resembles a monkey,
asana – pose
pronounciation: hah-NU-mahn-AHS-anna .
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#hanuman, known for his extraordinary daring feats,

"nia wilson was the youngest of six sisters and two brothers, but she knew how to stand out. she jumped at the chance to help others, one of her sisters said, offering pep talks to her sisters when they were down and performing the Heimlich mane

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