Category Archives: Personal Empowerment

Clear Out Toxins & Create Some Space

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Sparkling Yogini

“Toxins include thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs that keep us chronically stressed.” ~Dr. Hyman As we are in the midst of spring cleaning season, I decided to address the topic of cleaning out toxins, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally, … Continue reading →

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Words of Wisdom

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Sparkling Yogini

“Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt. Chase after money and security and your heart will never unclench. Care about people’s approval and you will be their prisoner. Do … Continue reading →

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Shine into Spring ~Creating Positive Change

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Sparkling Yogini

Spring has most definitely arrived, and it’s a great reminder to plan how we want to bloom and grow in our own lives! Personal development and growth is imperative to feeling a sense of aliveness in your life. During spring break, … Continue reading →

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LOVE

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Sparkling Yogini

To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance. ~Oscar Wilde Self-love is truly a non-negotiable if you want to sparkle & shine your light brightly out into the big, wide world.  Nothing dims our light more than self-judgement, … Continue reading →

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Living with a Spirit of Gratitude~Commencement Speech

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Sparkling Yogini

Tonight I am leading a Slow Flow Gratitude Playshop at Yoga Sol.  I am very much looking forward to it, as I truly believe living with a spirit of gratitude is one of the keys to living a happy and … Continue reading →

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Yogathought

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Sparkling Yogini

“Persons of high self-esteem are not driven to make themselves superior to others; they do not seek to prove their value by measuring themselves against a comparative standard. Their joy is being who they are, not in being better than … Continue reading →

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Joyful Authenticity

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Sparkling Yogini

For the past few years, I’ve been choosing a word of the year to focus my intention for that year.  This year, I chose two words: Joyful Authenticity.  Here’s what I wrote about it back on Jan. 10 of this … Continue reading →

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Words of Wisdom

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Sparkling Yogini

Here are some words of wisdom from Ganga White’s book Yoga Beyond Belief: “How would you act if you received a wonderful new car when you were sixteen years of age but were told that this was to be your … Continue reading →

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Weekend with Kathryn Budig

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Sparkling Yogini

It is rare for well-known Yoga instructors from the coasts to come to the mid-west (specifically Missouri) to offer workshops and classes.  I was thrilled when I found out Kathryn Budig was coming to KC, MO.  I consider her a Queen of … Continue reading →

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3 Questions to Ask

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Sparkling Yogini

Some questions we can use to check ourselves daily and keep us aligned with Sparkling Good Vibes: How can I be of service? (rather than: What’s in it for me?) Am I speaking from a place of truth and love? … Continue reading →

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