THE YOGALIFE DIFFERENCE
Johanna’s Sedona Spirit Yoga retreats, hikes and private sessions guide you to clear your mind, spirit and body to access a deep inner stillness, release the past, set intentions for the future, and love yourself and your life in the present moment.
Lesson IV: “Suffering that is yet to come, can and is to be avoided.”
PATANJALI'S YOGA SUTRAS: MORE ABOUT SUFFERING In our last issue, we noted the five major causes of suffering that Patanjali discusses in the Yoga Sutras—spiritual ignorance, egotism, attachment, aversion, and clinging to life or fear [...]
Lord Vishnu, the Hindu God of Preservation
Lord Vishnu About Hindu Gods and Goddesses: As we continue our exploration of the mythology of Hindu deities, we turn to the second god of the trinity, Vishnu, the Preserver, who represents the force of [...]
Lord Brahma, the Hindu God of Creation
Lord Brahma About Hindu Gods and Goddesses: As we continue our exploration of Hindu dieties, we turn to Lord Brahma, the Creator God. This information is taken from www.wikipedia.org and www.rudraksha-ratna.com. Please note that there [...]
Lesson III: What are the FIVE CAUSES OF SUFFERING that everyone faces?
Lesson III: What makes you suffer? In what ways do you possibly mentally or emotionally “crucify” yourself? In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali discusses FIVE CAUSES OF SUFFERING that everyone faces. What do you think these [...]
Yoga Philosophy 101–Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras–Lesson II: Make every pose steady and comfortable
Our Second Yoga Philosophy 101 Lesson teaches us to make every pose in Yoga class and every role in life "steady and comfortable." Patanjali's sutras guide us to perform actions without exertion and with kindness [...]
Ganesha, the Elephant God
“Ganesha is the Ever-Blissful, elephant-headed deva (god) who is lovingly worshipped and revered by millions of people worldwide. Although Ganesha is known through the Hindu religion, Shri Ganesha transcends religion and is loved by many [...]
Yoga Philosophy 101–Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras–Lesson I: You are not your mind
You have heard the common expression — “You are not your mind.” This statement traces back to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, several thousand years ago. It’s not just you who has trouble quieting the bombardment of [...]
Garuda, Eagle God of Strength and Service
Lord Garuda, the Embodiment of Strength and Service As described on sanatansociety.org,"Garuda is the king of the birds and often acts as a messenger between the gods and men and women. Garuda has the head, [...]
Hanuman, Monkey God of Devotion and Service
Hanuman, the Hindu Monkey God, is the epitome of devotion and is regarded as an incarnation of Shiva. He has the form of a monkey, and the lightness and speed of the wind, being the [...]
What is a Vortex?
The Sedona Vortex Experience Legend says that Sedona is one of the “power spots” of the world, and that its red rock country is a vortex of energy. Indians tell us “the towering crimson peaks [...]
Increase Your Success
Yoga's Ten Essential Success Principles I believe that we are all attending Earth School to learn lessons. Like it or not, we are bombarded with countless trials. Some lessons we never learn and others we [...]
Vortex Article in Key Magazine
Your Sedona Vortex: A Circle of Energy (Article written by Johanna Maheshvari Mosca, published in Sedona's Key Magazine) What is a vortex and how do you experience it? After leading vortex tours for many years, [...]
Johanna’s Soap Opera
"As I Live and Learn" Johanna jokes that she is starring in her own soap opera called “As I Live and Learn.” She is a life-long learner and longtime teacher, whose own spiritual journey to [...]
Become More of Yourself at Sedona’s Red Rock Vortexes!
Are you being called home to Sedona? I believe that you are called to come to Sedona. Some say that we are all Light Workers who are being called home at this time of uncertainty [...]
Go West, Middle-Aged Woman, Go West!
There I was on May 26, 1992, sitting in my over-stuffed Toyota, tears streaming down my face as I left for my four-day drive from New York to Arizona. I had taken a leave of [...]
Tap Your Inner Resources With Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy
Tap Your Inner Resources With Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy An Article by Johanna Mosca, PhD There is a wellspring of wisdom inside the body. We have life experiences we don't know how to process, [...]
More Than Just Asanas
People are being drawn to Yoga like angels to the light. We are attracted to Yoga because we know it is good for us and can help us free up our bodies and become more [...]