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Inspiration – Gratitude and Yoga

Happy Thanksgiving to all my readers and yoga students 🙏

Photo from Yoga Journal

Gratitude and yoga go hand-in-hand, and both are essential to well-being.
Yoga teaches us to be grateful for the present moment.
It reveals to us how the union of body, mind and spirit can come together through our breath, postures and meditation.
It allows us to appreciate the full spectrum of life, from pleasure to pain and joy to sorrow.
Through the practice of yoga, the darker moments in our lives allow the lighter times to glow ever more brightly.
When we acknowledge each other with the word Namaste we are expressing our gratitude for the connection that we have with each other and the light that shines within us.

I am grateful for every moment of my life and for sharing the transformative practice of yoga with you.

Namaste

Val T Boyko
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54 responses to “Inspiration – Gratitude and Yoga”

  1. IreneDesign2011 Avatar
    IreneDesign2011

    Beautiful described and very informative, Val ❤
    Namaste

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you so much Irene. I appreciate you 💛

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      1. IreneDesign2011 Avatar
        IreneDesign2011

        You are much appreciated too Val ❤

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  2. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    Happy Thanksgiving, Val!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Happy Thanksgiving Jill 🍁🍽🦃

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  3. Paul Handover Avatar
    Paul Handover

    Val, a very Happy Thanksgiving to you and all those around you!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Paul. We are having a quiet time with the dogs this year. Perfect ❣️ Happy Thanksgiving to you and Jean. 🍽🦃🍁

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  4. misifusa Avatar
    misifusa

    Happy Thanksgiving Val! ♥

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I am grateful for your presence here Yvonne. Thank you 🙏

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  5. Louise Gallagher Avatar
    Louise Gallagher

    Happy Thanksgiving to you Val. I am grateful for all the beauty and peace you bring into the world. ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Louise. I appreciate you and your presence here 🙏

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  6. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    Namaste!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I am grateful for having you in my circle Nancy. Keep shining your light 🌟

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      1. nrhatch Avatar
        nrhatch

        Ditto! Shine on . . .

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    2. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Happy Thanksgiving❣️

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      1. nrhatch Avatar
        nrhatch

        Hope you had a wonderful day, Val. My sister’s family just left to drive back to Orlando . . . a good day!

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        1. Val Boyko Avatar
          Val Boyko

          Yeah! We were just the 2 of us this year, and really enjoyed cooking, eating and drinking some fine wine together.

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  7. Carrie Cannady Avatar
    Carrie Cannady

    Lovely, Val. I started my day in an extended gentle yoga and meditation class. Two hours of deep gratitude. Thank you for YOU. 🙏🏻💕

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Sounds perfect … So did I ❣️ What a great start to the day. I came back and did yoga with my hubby. We are very centered and limber around the kitchen now 😉 Happy Thanksgiving Carrie 🍽🦃🍁

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      1. Carrie Cannady Avatar
        Carrie Cannady

        I hope yours was very nice, dear Val. How nice to share yoga at home, too. 🙏🏻💕

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  8. David Kanigan Avatar
    David Kanigan

    Happy Thanksgiving Val. Appreciate you.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Appreciate you too Dave. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍽🍁

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Cindy 🙏 Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🦃🍁

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  10. The Coastal Crone Avatar
    The Coastal Crone

    And a happy Thanksgiving to you! We must always turn away from the darkness and cherish each moment.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you CC. May we apprecI ate all that being alive in these times brings 💕
      Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🦃🍁

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  11. Sunny Avatar
    Sunny

    Grateful for you, Val! I hoe you’ve been having a Happy Thanksgiving.🍁🍽🦃🙏❤️

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I appreciate you Sunny and the guidance you bring. I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving.💛

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  12. MK Avatar
    MK

    Namaste ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you MK. I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving. 💛

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  13. smilecalm Avatar
    smilecalm

    your gratitude
    makes me more
    grateful, Val 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      What a loving thing to say. Thank you David 💛

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  15. Keren Polland Avatar
    Keren Polland

    Thanks for the inspiration x

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    modosonhador

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  17. lovebug1323 Avatar
    lovebug1323

    this is very inspirational! I am personally wanting to look into meditation and yoga myself do you have any suggestions for a beginner?

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you for your kind comment 💛 there are many places t9 start experiencing yoga and meditation;. Finding a studio near you will help you connect to community. There are also wonderful online and video resources, such as Giaim as well as apps now available. Be curious and see what shows up 🙏

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    Poetry by Livinia Ren

    lovely post

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Livinia 💛

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  19. sedijohnson1 Avatar
    sedijohnson1

    Thanks Val for inspiring and teaching me through your writing. 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Sedi. I appreciate your kind comment. May we continue on this journey together 🙏

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      1. sedijohnson1 Avatar
        sedijohnson1

        It would be my privilege to come along on this journey with you. 🙂

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  20. Sunaina Das Avatar
    Sunaina Das

    So inspirational and Such an amazing Post and I love it.
    Btw there is a new post on my blog on – my 2018 fitness routine- https://sunainadasblog.wordpress.com/2018/01/29/adding-yoga-to-my-fitness-routine/

    Hope you will like it
    Xoxo,
    Sunaina

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  21. eleonoreyazmine Avatar
    eleonoreyazmine

    Så fint 🤗

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  22. Ariana Cyrus Avatar
    Ariana Cyrus

    Thanks Val for your inspiration i apprisiate you for wonderful job

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Ariana 💛

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  23. lucyakao Avatar
    lucyakao

    wow Namaste
    the simplicity and pureness is so unreal for sure i love this and this has inspired me too. http://lucyakaos.blog

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  25. mkblog30 Avatar
    mkblog30

    Beautiful post! I myself have been starting to practice yoga and blog about it

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you M. Good luck on both fronts 💕

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  26. missmilliemillie Avatar
    missmilliemillie

    I loved this ❤ short and too the point, yet you managed to express exactly how I feel every time I practice.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Millie 💕 May today’s practice fill your heart.

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  27. Ariana Cyrus Avatar
    Ariana Cyrus

    Lovely Post
    Namaste

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Ariana 🙏

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