Yoga With Nick

Since noise is constant, how do you create silence?
This has been our conversation in class this week.
Once you begin to understand that your physical perceptions never turn off, you begin to notice that your thoughts, listening, smell, touch, and taste are all creating noise — constant information being processed.
To create space between thoughts is to create space between breaths.
My teacher would often say that at the top and at the bottom of each inhalation and exhalation is where God resides.
God can be interchangeable with any concept — inner being, inner child, universe, or what I teach as that connection between you and you.
This is the space between breaths, and the pathway to creating space between thoughts.
Though this is too big of a subject to understand through a social media post, it’s been a wonderful topic to explore and contemplate in class.
Want to learn more about how to tune out from all the noise and tune into inner silence? Come roll out your mat with me daily in studio or on retreat.
“Without inner peace, outer peace is not possible.” — Kadampa Buddhism

Today was a very special day in both my classes. We honored and celebrated the legacy of Dolly Parton.
Though we feel the loss of her physical presence, at the same time, we can connect to all of the love, light, laughter, and bravery she shared within our world.
We did not just honor Dolly by playing her music, but by cultivating a feeling of purpose, peace, and freedom that she spoke and sang about during her 80 years on earth.
A few of the quotes I shared from Dolly with our class to honor the life of Dolly and our purpose here were:
“Find out who you are and do it with purpose.”
“If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then you’re an excellent leader.”
“I think it’s important to instill in children to have faith and to know that there is great things out there, greatness you can tap into. But it has to start from within your heart.”
“You’ll never do a whole lot unless you’re brave enough to try.”
“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.”
Thank you, Dolly, for being a shining example of goodness in our precious world. May your message continue to expand through every heart you touch.
May all beings be free, happy, and well. 🤍

Do you feel fragile when an unexpected change occurs?
This has been a topic I’ve been talking about and how a daily mindful practice can help you stay peaceful in times of transition.
I learned many years ago that the only thing constant is change. These days, change represents new beginnings, expansion, and the path forward.
Many people are waiting for the other shoe to drop, expecting the worst. But what if you expected everything to go right?
Yes, I’m talking about learning to trust.
As we continue to talk about this topic this week in class, it’s my hope that participants gain awareness of their own patterns around change and cultivate their inner ability to move with the flow of expansion, with a feeling of trust.
Remember, you are resilient, and you can be, do, and have anything you desire. ✨

Everyday this month I’ve been reading one page from the book ‘How to Smile.’ It’s a reminder that every morning that we wake up we get to choose how our day will go. This book reminds us that you can experience sorrow and joy at the same time. You can practice and create new patterns of thought through the power of your smile. Here’s one page we previously read., “ life is filled with suffering, but it’s also filled with many wonders, such as the blue sky, the sunshine, and the eyes of a baby. To suffer is not enough. We must also be in touch with the wonders of life, they are within us and all around us, everywhere, anytime. “ -Thich Naht Hanh Join me in class or on retreat to learn practical techniques to create inner peace.