SUKHA YOGA AUSTIN located at 2324 So. Lamar Blvd.  in the '04

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THIS FRIDAY! Sit with @mamasukha and the @sukhayogaaustin sangha as we explore compassion practices through the lens of Buddhism. March 22 6:15PM @ Sukha East 11 - Introduction to 6 ways of Compassionate Living, also known as the Prajna Paramitas. If you are experiencing any type of suffering, be it anger, craving, resistance, loneliness, grief, jealousy, addiction, and you have a desire to cross over to the shore of peace, recovery, healing, connection, loving awareness, understanding- we have to do something. This something is called paramita. We learn how to practice mindful breathing, to see our suffering and offer kindness and friendship towards these parts of ourselves. This friday night meditation is part of a 3 week series that you can attend 1 or all 3 evenings. Erinn has been a student of buddhism since 2012 and draws from her heart teacher #anipemachodron for her personal practice and offerings. Come experience a refreshing and modern approach to these sacred and deeply needed techniques and ways of living for all beings. Register now via link in bio or sukhayogaaustin.com / choose east 11 location.
For those of us who are people pleasers, for all of us who feel the need to make sure you’re seen as “good” or “nice”. Most of us would prefer for others to think well of us, to respect us, and see our basic goodness ... and the truth is it will never look like we want it to. AND You'll never reach your potential nor inner peace if you're trying to be all things to all people. Here are 5 common ways we get caught in the people pleasing habit: These behaviors tend to leave a yucky residue inside that you carry into your day. 1. You pretend to agree with everyone. Listening politely to other people’s opinions — even when you disagree — is a good social skill. But pretending to agree just because you want to be liked can cause you to engage in behavior that goes against your values. 2. You feel responsible for how other people feel. It’s healthy to recognize how your behavior influences others. But thinking you have the power to make someone happy is a problem. It’s up to each individual to be in charge of their own emotions. 3. You apologize often. You don’t have to be sorry for being you. 4. You feel uncomfortable if someone is angry at you. Just because someone is mad doesn’t necessarily mean you did anything wrong. But if you can’t stand the thought of someone being upset with you, you’ll be more likely to compromise your values. 5. You need praise to feel good. Praise and kind words can make anyone feel good. AND If your self-worth rests entirely on what others think about you, you’ll only feel good when others shower you with compliments. Need some small steps to get out of the people-pleasing habit? 1. Say no to something small. 2. Express your opinion about something simple. 3. Take a stand for something you believe in. Each step you take will help you gain more confidence in your ability to #beyourself . 🌟WE WANT TO KNOW 🌟 1. What other ways do you see people pleasing play out in your life? 2. What small or big steps have you taken to get out of these patterns? Remember your healing is my healing and my healing is yours 🙏🏽#wereinthistogether
Embrace the Healing Process. Take a step back and look at the big picture. You don’t always get better and better one step at a time. It is more like waves and spirals, and side trips and (mind trips)- things change and move, get squiggly, then smooth out, then get weird, it may go fast, then so slow you’ll wonder if anything is even happening, you’ll find familiar friends like courage, sadness, humor, loneliness, connection, insecurity and all the other stuff in between along the way. Remind yourself to look at the big picture and not just a small snap shot along the way. Most importantly recall your deep heart desire to heal, and feel like your life matters, how you contribute to this planet matters, and that you are not alone. #healingjourney #healingisnotlinear
Identifying triggers can help us compassionately understand ourselves and each other. It is also one of the most important things that you can do to avoid hurting someone you care for. When you connect the feelings that come up for you in the present with your experiences in the past, you gain insight. You start to understand what’s really going on in your mind. This understanding is invaluable as you grow in building a kinder relationship with yourself and grow your relationships with others (partner, child, parent, friend, even co-workers or clients.) Next time you are processing a disagreement or an experience of regret ask yourself: What escalated the interaction? Put in your own words what escalated the interaction for you. These are often old and familiar feelings. See if you identify with one or many of these statements above. Then see if you can recall other times in your life when you felt this way ... perhaps you can begin to see and understand yourself or another with fresh eyes and a more tender heart. [ image and inspiration via @gottmaninstitute ] #soulfulsunday
Can we get an #amen and a #hallelujah ? 🙌When society’s pressure builds inside of you and you doubt that you’re enough ...Remember: Curvy or straight lines, flat bum or bubble butt, size 4 or 24, muscles pumped or arm skin flapping in the wind - you can just be yourself! How refreshing that you’re already born just right. Care for yourself, feel the sunshine on your skin, breathe deeply, nourish yourself with things that feel like home - people, places, food, adventure, quiet time... ♥️ We want to know who inspires you to be yourself and to love the skin you’re in? See you in the Sukha house this weekend. We‘ll be there - being ourselves too 😉
Our @mamasukha has some thoughts on our relationship with ourselves. We could probably add ... “what other people think of us means nothing in comparison to how our dogs see us.” So from now on we’re filtering any opinions about who we are through - “Okay, and what does my dog think about this?” Pretty sure we’d all be better off. 🥰🐶💯 #pomerania #pomsnotbombs
💯 a love note to all beings ... Read this. feel it. believe it. and relax a little in knowing we all cycle though versions of this. How would it feel to challenge limiting beliefs? What would you release in your story, how would you experience yourself if you could see feelings, thoughts, and other people’s opinions don’t define you? Consider - are there other ways you block the sunlight of your own beautiful spirit?
Promise ... no one - not even that one - has it all together 😘 Surround yourself with other humans who aren’t pretending they have it all together all the time and tag friends who #keepitreal💯 to inspire the rest of us too
You are so much more interesting and beautiful than a number on the scale! One of the pillars of practice @sukhayogaaustin is appreciation of the being you are today. That includes the body you have, the thoughts, and emotions you have - right now as you are. We believe in and teach practices that uplift and encourage cultivation of kindness and body respect. You will not hear language that encourages you to battle yourself - instead our teachers are trained to use language that inspires you to be yourself, stay open, effort for the joy of effort rather than competing for those spring break abs or how many chaturangas you can do so you’re “good enough” - We’re not interested in fitting in or shaming - instead we’re here to remind you that all bodies are yoga bodies and whatever your journey is to well being it is not defined by the number on a scale or the size of your leggings! #beyourself #bodyrevolution #bodypositive #yogabody
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