self compassion – Page 2 – Find Your Middle Ground

by Val T Boyko August 30, 2019 47

Ahimsa and Kindness

Ahimsa or non violence is the foundation of all yoga philosophy. Most of us might think we are not violentContinue Reading

by Val T Boyko November 11, 2018 25

“Do you suffer sometimes, want to be happy, but don’t always know how to make that happen? Congratulations! You’ve justContinue Reading

by Val T Boyko October 17, 2018 30

Put your hands on your heart and say to yourself, “May you be happy. May you be healthy. May youContinue Reading

by Val T Boyko August 8, 2018 40

For today and every day. “Be gentle with yourself. Be kind to yourself. You may not be perfect, but youContinue Reading

by Val T Boyko February 22, 2018 22

Wisdom from Tara Brach for these difficult times. May we listen to our hearts and to our children. 🙏 “I’veContinue Reading

by Val T Boyko May 17, 2017 29

I love this exercise from Steve Flowers and Bob Stahl in “Living with Your Heart Wide Open”. This is aContinue Reading

by Val T Boyko March 30, 2017 34

Last week before class one of my students said how much she enjoyed my blog – not just for theContinue Reading

by Val T Boyko December 17, 2016 47

Some very successful and accomplished people will sometimes ask me – How can I let go more? What do IContinue Reading

by Val T Boyko December 8, 2016 72

These words fill me up with love and gratitude. It’s my pleasure to pass on the goodness from Derek Walcott 💛Continue Reading

by Val T Boyko October 30, 2016 55

“If we learn to open our hearts, anyone, including the people who drive us crazy, can be our teacher.”Continue Reading

by Val T Boyko October 19, 2016 45

“Self-compassion is a way of relating to the ever-changing landscape of who we are with kindness and acceptance—especially when weContinue Reading

by Val T Boyko October 14, 2016 35

” Say yes to everything. Reject nothing, least of all something in yourself.” ~ Swami Prajnanpad Say yes to yourselfContinue Reading