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Thoughts to Share
Thoughts to Share is an on-going blog (with a few breaks) since 2012. It's mostly written by me, Augusta, and sometimes David joins us with his writings. If you sign up for our newsletter, you'll get a notification of each new post.
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Defeating Stress with Yoga
Here's one from the archives... Every one of us goes through times of distress in our lives, where we experience the highs and lows,...

Change Is Afoot
ANNOUNCING -- We are now the Center for Living Mindfully (previously, the Center for CALM Living and Center for CALM Living Studio). This ne


Quiet Enough to Hear
Here’s a thought I’d like to share… The quieter you become the more you are able to hear. Rumi ~ Reflections from a cabin at Smith Lake ~...


5 Common Yoga Teacher Training Fears—Solved!
Yoga teacher training — you know in your heart it will deepen your spiritual practice and overall experience on this earth. But, you...


5 Top Reasons Why Resolutions Fail and What You Can Do About It
Statistically, studies show that less than 25% of people stay committed to a goal after 30 days. And, only 8% of people accomplish what...


Obstacles Are the Path
Here’s a thought I’d like to share… “The obstacles in our path are the path. Every time we stretch beyond our resistance and our fear, we...


Entanglements Happen
Here’s a thought I’d like to share… It is the small things in life which count; it is the inconsequential leak which empties the biggest...


Response-Ability: It’s Harder Than It Sounds
Here’s a thought I’d like to share… Whatever happens in your life, joyful or painful, do not be swept away by reactivity. Be patient with...


The Magic of Beginnings
Here’s a thought I’d like to share… And suddenly you know: It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings. ~ Meister...


A Blessing from My Heart to Yours
From my heart to yours… May the waters of your soul be still enough to reflect back your truest self. May you dive deeply into those...


It Takes Practice
Yoga is about learning to make skillful choices for oneself – on the mat and in the world - over and over again.


If You Look Up
Here’s a thought I’d like to share… Busy Girl’s Satori Across the yard, below the cliffs, and just beneath the evening’s drift toward...


How Cool is That
I think random acts of kindness, big and small, produce “volunteers” in all kinds of ways and places.


We’re All In This Together
We are, indeed, fellow travelers on this amazing craft called Earth. I’m honored to travel this journey with you.


Wait Turns Into Wonder
When we experience wonder, we rest back into the deep trust that we are part of something bigger than the small self can see.


Where I’m Heading
When we take on challenges in life, we inevitably have to deal with issues of self-doubt or lack of confidence and that can be scary.


I Want Somebody to Blame
So much of our suffering is because of our emotional reaction to our experience rather than because of the experience itself.


Let Your Soul Catch Up With You
Here’s a thought I’d like to share… Busy isn’t “bad” but it can steal your soul. ~Augusta Kantra Yoga is so much more than what we do on...


What Are You Giving Up?
When we choose to give up something, we are also choosing to be willing to bump up against the habit energy we have around that thing.


A New Year’s Blessing for You
Starting over is not an option that is given to us, but we can begin again at any moment we remember to do so.
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