Mindful Journal

Reflections and poetry by Silvana Berti, inspired by yoga, literature, art, and life.

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From the shala window

On the mat, Urdhva Hastasana. Lift your arms overhead, straighten your elbows, bring your palms together, and rest your gaze where your…

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Sangha

Sangha, translated from Sanskrit, means “community,” “gathering,” or “multitude.” More specifically, this term refers to a group of people united by shared…

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My first yoga class

Yogaś citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind. Yoga Sutra I.2 I will try to describe this verse…

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