Happy Earth Day, everyone! There is a stereotype that yogis are hippie tree-huggers.... well, it's true! =) But for good reason.
The universe is reflected in each of our bodies. We are made up of the same five elements as everything around us: earth, water, fire, air, and ether (space). Earth represents our skin, hair, bones, nails, muscles, and cartilage. Water is our blood, tears, saliva, enzymes, hormones, urine, and sweat. Fire is represented in our digestive system, mental energy, thirst, hunger, passion, and enthusiasm. Air fills our lungs in respiration and is carried throughout our body by the circulatory system. All of the elements are responsible for the creation of comfortable, pleasant, determinant, vibrant and satisfying spaces for habitation (ether), our body as a whole. In yoga we exercise and heal the body and mind in order to find inner peace in our souls. Likewise, treating the world with the same respect will reflect in our bodies.
I know everyone does big Earth Day challenges like walking to work instead of driving - great for one day, but not practical in the long run. My Earth Day challenge is to make one small change that you can stick with! And, ladies, what better way to do that than to buy pretty bags! I was introduced to Envirosax by a friend in Australia and I LOVE them! They come in all sorts of awesome designs, roll up to a ridiculously small and portable size (I carry two in my purse at all times), and can hold a remarkable amount. Oh yeah, and they're reusable! You can find them online at www.envirosax.com. I'm sure there are many other fantastic brands, I'm just partial to these. Happy shopping and Happy Earth Day!
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