Commitment
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Elisabeth Scholz
- 22. Mai 2021
- 3 Min.
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...
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Elisabeth Scholz
- 3. Apr. 2021
- 3 Min.
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...
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Elisabeth Scholz
- 13. März 2021
- 5 Min.
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....
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Elisabeth Scholz
- 6. März 2021
- 4 Min.
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...
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Elisabeth Scholz
- 27. Feb. 2021
- 4 Min.
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...
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Elisabeth Scholz
- 20. Feb. 2021
- 4 Min.
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...
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Elisabeth Scholz
- 14. Feb. 2021
- 5 Min.
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...
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Elisabeth Scholz
- 26. Jan. 2021
- 4 Min.
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...
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Elisabeth Scholz
- 16. Jan. 2021
- 5 Min.
Prana Parasites
Prana is a Sanskrit word used in Hindu and yogic philosophy that has a number of interpretations in English, including "life force,"...
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Elisabeth Scholz
- 9. Jan. 2021
- 6 Min.
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?"...
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Elisabeth Scholz
- 2. Jan. 2021
- 5 Min.
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...
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Elisabeth Scholz
- 19. Dez. 2020
- 5 Min.
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...
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Elisabeth Scholz
- 12. Dez. 2020
- 5 Min.
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...
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Elisabeth Scholz
- 5. Dez. 2020
- 5 Min.
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...
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Elisabeth Scholz
- 28. Nov. 2020
- 5 Min.
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...
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Elisabeth Scholz
- 21. Nov. 2020
- 5 Min.
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...
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