by Karen Fabian | Jan 2, 2013 | Inspiration, Self improvement
On New Year’s Eve, in the middle of a wonderful dinner and conversation, I pulled out my iPhone and started writing down my goals for 2013. (yes, this is the joy of taking me out to dinner). As the conversation progressed, I realized that there are some...
by Karen Fabian | Dec 19, 2012 | Inspiration
If money were no object, I wish I could do so many things for Newtown, CT in the aftermath of the tragedy: I wish I could set up a trailer on every corner and staff it with a nurse and a social worker or grief counselor so people could get help or just have...
by Karen Fabian | Dec 12, 2012 | Inspiration
I’m a superstitious person and have lots of things I do for good luck. I make a wish when the clock strikes “11:11,†I say, “Rabbit, Rabbit†on the first day of every month and a whole assortment of other things. I love that today is 12/12/12, as the...
by Karen Fabian | Nov 26, 2012 | Inspiration, Yoga training
I had a woman in class the other day whisper to me as I was assisting her, “ What am I supposed to be feeling in this pose?†I broke out into a warm smile, as I love these kinds of questions. I love any feedback, actually, during class, because it shows...
by Karen Fabian | Sep 12, 2012 | Inspiration
“Do everything with a mind that lets go. Do not expect any praise or reward. If you let go a little, you will have a little peace. If you let go a lot, you will have a lot of peace. If you let go completely, you will know complete peace and freedom. Your...
by Karen Fabian | Sep 4, 2012 | Inspiration, Personal Training/Coaching
In yoga, the concept of a “sanskara†refers to an “impression.†According to Wikipedia, sanskaras are “impressions derived from past experiences that form desires that influence future responses and behavior.†I like to think of sanskaras like the...
