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Commitment
The Oxford English Dictionary defines commitment as "a promise or firm decision to do something" "the willingness to give your time and...
Elisabeth Scholz
6. Juni 20212 Min. Lesezeit
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The Itch
We all know the feeling of a physical itch, maybe from an insect bite or a wound that is healing, and we're also familiar with the urge...
Elisabeth Scholz
22. Mai 20213 Min. Lesezeit
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Down the Rabbit Hole
Just like Alice in Wonderland fell down a rabbit hole in pursuit of a fantastical-looking rabbit, we regular humans also have a tendency...
Elisabeth Scholz
3. Apr. 20213 Min. Lesezeit
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The Benefits of Non-attachment
Forming attachments has been part of human nature ever since we lived in caves and our lives depended on our attachment to a group....
Elisabeth Scholz
13. März 20215 Min. Lesezeit
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Making an Artwork of a Moment - Mindfulness through Ritual and Ceremony
While meditation is often touted as the quintessential path to mindfulness, sitting still with eyes closed for a prolonged period of time...
Elisabeth Scholz
6. März 20214 Min. Lesezeit
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Seeking Validation vs. True Connection
TRIGGER WARNING The following article contains examples from my past eating disorder and may trigger you if you are sensitive to such...
Elisabeth Scholz
27. Feb. 20214 Min. Lesezeit
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Yoga for the Classroom? - What School teachers can learn from Yoga teachers
I remember in one of the first studio Yoga classes I ever attended – back in the day when studios were open – the lovely teacher, Mariel...
Elisabeth Scholz
20. Feb. 20214 Min. Lesezeit
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Anchoring the Monkey Mind
The mind has enormous power, which if we fail to control it, can work against us. As the Dhammapada says: “Whatever an enemy might do to...
Elisabeth Scholz
14. Feb. 20215 Min. Lesezeit
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Cleaning up your Conversations - Linguistics and Yoga
I first heard about Paul Grice during my first term at university, in a lecture called "Introduction to English Linguistics 1." Grice's...
Elisabeth Scholz
26. Jan. 20214 Min. Lesezeit
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Prana Parasites
Prana is a Sanskrit word used in Hindu and yogic philosophy that has a number of interpretations in English, including "life force,"...
Elisabeth Scholz
16. Jan. 20215 Min. Lesezeit
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Emotional Triggers
"So, what are we having for dinner?" "When you're done studying, what will you, like, be?" "Have you heard the latest news from the US?"...
Elisabeth Scholz
9. Jan. 20216 Min. Lesezeit
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Emotional Awareness and Articulation
In theatre, it was never sufficient to portray a character as "sad", or "happy", or "angry." Lady Macbeth deserved to have her fury and...
Elisabeth Scholz
2. Jan. 20215 Min. Lesezeit
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Eyes on the Prize
In his book "Journey into Power", Baron Baptiste explains that "wandering eyes equal a wandering mind." We are rarely attentive enough to...
Elisabeth Scholz
19. Dez. 20205 Min. Lesezeit
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A Yogi's Advice on Receiving Criticism
Personally, I've always struggled to receive constructive criticism without interpreting it as an attack on my worth as a person. My...
Elisabeth Scholz
12. Dez. 20205 Min. Lesezeit
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Feetback: What are your feet saying?
In Yoga and in theatre alike, bringing awareness to your feet is key. Each character in a play stands a certain way, depending on their...
Elisabeth Scholz
5. Dez. 20205 Min. Lesezeit
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Healing the Throat Chakra
In my second year in theatre, on the opening night of our production of Sherlock Holmes, I had a sore throat. I had been feeling just...
Elisabeth Scholz
28. Nov. 20205 Min. Lesezeit
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How can Yoga help you with public speaking?
The ancient practice of Yoga is known to be hugely beneficial for mental and physical well-being: Asana (the poses, what you mostly see...
Elisabeth Scholz
21. Nov. 20205 Min. Lesezeit
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