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Being Present

July 21, 2014 By kelle Leave a Comment

being present

Being present is difficult to achieve in our everyday lives, we live in a point A to point B direction. We’ve been taught as young children to go, go, go; with this constant go frame of mind we rarely take time to just be.

However, cultivating a sense of presence- learning to root yourself to the here and now- can be a tool for daily life and a antidote for the constant go frame of mind.

The path to presence is through our mind, body connection- our path is through our breath. The breath is ALWAYS the here and the now, it is the ultimate present moment. When feeling drawn away from the present moment either by our constant lifestyles or thoughts, you can bring yourself back into the present with a simple breath exercise~

Breathe in and say to yourself “I am breathing in”, breathe out saying “I am breathing out.” On your next circle of breath, try saying to yourself “I am here” coupled with “this is now”.

Our breath is our constant connection to the here and now, and our presence is rooted in it’s flow. Next time you feel tension rising, slow your breath down. Your breath and in turn your presence, allow you to feel connected to your true self, to others in your life and to loved ones and strangers.

When we love ourselves enough to take time to let go of our non stop lives, even if only for a moment and be in the present, we are then able to fully give and offer love to others around us.

Wishing you light and love,

Kelle

Filed Under: Meditation Tagged With: being present, breath, connected, here and now, now, presence, present moment

  • Susan Smith, LPC

    The Yoga Mindset team has enabled me to work on the very areas I challenge my clients - presence, purpose and peacefulness. I began a routine yoga practice 9 months ago to increase my flexibility. In the past, I had practiced only a few times due to my daughter's interest. After discovering more strength, balance and flexibility through yoga, I am motivated to continue. Being more mindful and calm in my spirit are unexpected benefits of yoga. I am certain that Kelle, Priscilla and Fred have made the difference! They are learned instructors who have gently guided and inspired me on my yoga journey.

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    Awesome studio with great instructors!! I highly recommend!

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    Yoga Mindset is a warm and welcoming yoga studio. The instructors have a sincere depth of knowledge of the history, philosophy, and spirituality of yoga. They welcome everyone offering modifications to poses and issuing challenges when needed. I always leave with a sense of peace and a clear mind.

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    I am thrilled to have discovered Yoga Mindset! The instructors have such gentle calming spirits which puts me at ease. I leave every class feeling refreshed and renewed and as a nurse I need that renewal. I am stronger, more flexible, and have better balance. My family and friends will tell you that yoga makes me a much nicer person! Yoga Mindset is a space in which students can learn & heal in a non-judgmental open environment. I recommend Yoga Mindset so highly that I am currently working with a local manufacturing facility where I work as a Wellness Nurse to bring Yoga Mindset in-house to help their employees lessen strains and injuries by building strength, flexibility and balance.

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    I began my yoga experince about 8 months ago at Yoga Mindset to increase flexibility and relieve stress. As a result, it was also a wonderful surprise to see how much stronger and toned my body became through this practice. A bonus has been becoming a part of such a giving and community serving family.

  • Donna Hendrix

    Yoga Mindset is beautiful way to start the day as well as an excellent way to reconnect after a busy day. The instructors encourage and inspire not only in the studio by enabling me to find peace, balance and strength from within but also through their love and care of the entire community.
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  • John Cagle

    While living in NYC, I developed my yoga practice to keep me grounded in a non stop environment. Upon returning to the triad, I was thrilled to find Yoga Mindset and the friendly smile of Kelle Yokeley as she helped get me back on track to a healthier lifestyle in an easy going, welcoming atsmophere!

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    As a new yogi, choosing Yoga Mindset for my first yoga experience has been one of the best decisions of my life. You feel instantly loved and at peace, enveloped in the warmth and security of a judgment free studio.

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"I just felt in my heart that yoga was so life changing that everyone needed access to it," said Yoga Mindset owner Kelle Yokeley. "I would tell everyone how incredible yoga was and I always heard from people that they just couldn't afford a $15 or $20 class. The idea came to me during meditation one day; why not make yoga available to everyone, with loving, open arms, even if they couldn't pay for it?"

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