Onward Yoga

Join us in a harvest celebration and yoga retreat, September 27-29, at the beautiful organic farm and vineyard, Campovida! Whether you are a seasoned yogi or have never set foot on a mat, this weekend will be transformative and accessible for everyone! For more information, shoot us a DM, or click the link in our Bio to head to www.onwardyoga.com/retreats. We cannot wait to see you in there! #californiayoga #fallretreat #harvest #findyourflow ##ayurveda

That moment of forced pause. It’s gone just as fast as it arrives, but goddamn, does it ever linger in our dreams.

Michael, you were on of those rare lights that relentlessly gave more than you took. Your wisdom, your light lives on in all of us that were so lucky to get to share this life with you. Rest in deep peace, brother.

Where do YOU find hope? Please tell me in the comments or DMs, I’m sincerely want to hear from YOU!

Lately, I find myself thinking a lot about hope. I used to find it in nature, and still do to some degree, but now I’m more often reminded of our climate crisis, how severely we have polluted the natural world, and all the barriers to fixing these problems that we face.

What was once a place of solace and hope, albeit perhaps out of blissful ignorance, has shifted into something more stoic and maybe even a little austere.

Don’t get me wrong, I’d still rather be out in the ocean or the woods than pretty much anywhere else. But with so many wars raging, genocides prevailing, capitalist pollution ever dominating, and chronic diseases flaring, I’m struggling to see a future anywhere that gives me hope.

So tell me, where do YOU find hope?

My truth is religion doesn’t cut it. Take a close look at history, and it’s clear we are in this situation because of religious beliefs that have turned into political action. If you are religious I mean no offense, I merely am saying that for me, faith is no longer enough to give me hope in our current circumstances.

Beyond all the noise, there is a version of you that has been here all along, and will continue to be here no matter where or how life unfolds with you. If you’re experiencing a chronic illness or injury, or even if you’re lost in the stress of being alive in the 21st century, it can be a challenge to find this version of self. These experiences try to make us feel alone, different…not worthy of love. This is a lie. And it is a lie that we get told relentlessly by the chatter and distractions of our society. Yoga offers a different path. One that encourages you to live into your unconditional self. You don’t need to be an acrobat, or an athlete to practice yoga. You really don’t even need to be flexible. There is indeed a yoga for everyone. All bodies and ability levels can find a home in this ancient practice. But that doesn’t mean you will always find it in a modern studio. If you’re curious about how yoga might help you in your journey, reach out to us. We love helping people find their unique path in yoga. Healing is a life’s work, and yoga offers a framework for living a life well lived. #yogaforhealing #yogaforhealth #privateyoga #therapeuticyoga #findyourflow #addisonsdisease #addisons

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The most exceptional calm before the storm. The ocean always does this; brings me back to that place in myself where the world doesn’t feel so dense. Where disease and disappointment don’t exist. To that place where life really exists.

Point Arena, thank you for this moment. It was the best way to start a marathon of 3 retreats over the next two weeks.