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ONE SMALL POSITIVE THOUGHT CAN CHANGE YOUR WHOLE DAY
There is a vast universe of information, philosophy, ideas, methodologies, history, and insights available to us when it comes to yoga. We created this blog to explore, discuss, and delve into some of these rich layers and concepts which weave together to make up the intricate and diverse tapestry of this sacred and transformational practice of yoga.
YOGA
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ENERGY AND HEALING
OFF THE MAT
AND INTO YOUR LIFE
Lisa McCormack, eRYT-200
Feb 2, 20222 min read
WHAT IS KIRTAN?
“Kirtan is the glue that bonds our hearts together.” ~ David Newman WHAT IS KIRTAN? Kirtan is very simple and powerful way to meditate. ...
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Lisa McCormack, eRYT-200
Apr 23, 20212 min read
BEAUTIFUL MYSTERY
“Life is a mystery of beauty, bliss and divinity. Meditation is the art of unfolding that mystery.” The great wizard in the movie "Wizard...
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Lisa McCormack, eRYT-200
Apr 15, 20212 min read
SEASONS OF LOVE
We are celebrating our 3rd revolution around the sun this month! But how can we possibly measure all of the immeasurable moments that...
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Lisa McCormack, eRYT-200
Mar 22, 20211 min read
MONKEY MIND
Yogas-citta-vritti-nirodhah Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind. Patanjali's Yoga Sutras I.2 Monkeys sure are cute and...
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Lisa McCormack, eRYT-200
Apr 11, 20203 min read
YOGA IS MY MEDICINE
Guest Blog by Lindsey Sternett Lindsey Sternett is a yoga student here at Black Cat Yoga. We are honored to have her share her own...
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Lisa McCormack, eRYT-200
Feb 18, 20202 min read
ASANA: THE 3rd LIMB OF YOGA
The body is the bow.
The asana is the arrow.
The soul is the target.
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Lisa McCormack, eRYT-200
Jan 23, 20202 min read
YOGA IS FREEDOM.
🌿 Alignment as a broad concept in yoga is complicated, as there is no one anatomical positioning that serves every body in a way that is...
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Lisa McCormack, eRYT-200
Jan 17, 20202 min read
Ungrip the grip
Your yoga practice is the perfect arena to explore "ungripping the grip" on static thinking.
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Lisa McCormack, eRYT-200
Nov 6, 20192 min read
Feeling Disconnected?
It is our desire to build a community and hold a space where you can feel supported and connect with real live compassionate human beings.
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Lisa McCormack, eRYT-200
Sep 20, 20192 min read
A Beginner's Mind
Allowing ourselves to "not know," when years of conditioned thinking has convinced us we "do know," takes trust, courage, and vulnerability.
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Lisa McCormack, eRYT-200
Aug 21, 20192 min read
Yes, you can.
Is it time to take a personal inventory and begin rewriting your story in a much grander and more authentic way?
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Lisa McCormack, eRYT-200
Jul 12, 20192 min read
FALLING IN LOVE WITH SAVASANA
"Stillness is not about focusing on nothingness; it’s about creating a clearing. It’s opening up an emotionally clutter-free space and...
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Lisa McCormack, eRYT-200
Jul 2, 20193 min read
WHERE IS MY CORE?
"Your inner strength is your outer foundation." ~Alan Rufus Many people consider their “core” to be their abdominal muscles. And...
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Lisa McCormack, eRYT-200
May 31, 20194 min read
Yin yoga. Restorative yoga. What is the Difference?
A frequent question we receive in our yoga studio here in Jacksonville is, "What is the difference between Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga?"...
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Lisa McCormack, eRYT-200
May 24, 20193 min read
satya: living your truth
There is no truth except the truth that exists within you. Everything else is what someone is telling you.” ~ Neale Donald Walsch What...
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Lisa McCormack, eRYT-200
May 8, 20194 min read
Black Cat Yoga: Not just another yoga studio
Just as there are multiple choices when it comes to hairstylists, restaurants, accountants, and dentists, there are also many options...
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Lisa McCormack, eRYT-200
Apr 29, 20193 min read
The whole world is your yoga mat
"Change the world by changing yourself. Heal the world by healing yourself. Find a need and fulfill it. Service is the greatest form of...
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Lisa McCormack, eRYT-200
Apr 5, 20192 min read
DON'T BE AFRAID TO rewrite your story
If you are stuck on the same page, remember that at any given moment you have the power to write a new chapter. MY OLD STORY... I am a...
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Lisa McCormack, eRYT-200
Mar 29, 20193 min read
Benefits of a Daily Practice
“If you practice yoga once a week you will change your mind. If you practice yoga twice a week you will change your body. If you practice...
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