Finding Our Truths

By Rose Kress Posted in Articles

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Dear Reader,

March is here and I am excited about a new month beginning. In December, I set a number of intentions for 2026. Some of those were to write more, share more, make more videos, and come back to consistent online classes. With the help of some major changes, I am consistent in those actions, since December! It feels like such a big win. This is not without hiccoughs, but none the less, I am persistent, or stubborn, ha. Super happy to be returning to online yoga sessions. Information and registration here and below.
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Satya (truthfulness) is the alignment of thoughts, words, and actions. The practice of satya is beyond refraining from lies, it includes restraint from words that are deceitful, delusive, derisive, and meaningless to the listener.
— Rama Jyoti Vernon, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras: Gateway to Enlightenment Book Two

My theme for March is Truth. The first place my mind went was a line from a Tori Amos song, “skating around the truth of who I am.” It comes from the song Winter which is about a father/daughter relationship where the daughter does not see or understand her worth. The song asks, “when you gonna love you as much as I do?”

The throat chakra is more than speaking up or listening to others, it is also about knowing, understanding, and following your true path. What a challenge! I think I have finally come to the core of understanding my path, maybe. I thought of it as “healing,” then “teaching,” and now I know it as “service.” My work, my path in this word is to serve others. I do it best through teaching and I do it through the other skills I have collected along the way. At the end of the day, though, I feel whole and complete through serving others. In the past four months, I have been dedicated to service and it feels so right and so good.

Hopefully, this serves as an inspiration for you to get curious about your own path in life. If you do not know what it is or you are still exploring maybe this will help: what are you doing when you feel most like yourself?

Make a list of all the things you do, every last one, where when you are in the action of it, or have completed it, you feel most like yourself. By “yourself” I mean feelings of embodiment, home, presence, ease, joyfulness, expanded, peaceful, satisfied, confident, etc. It is those moments when you rush in without an ounce of reluctance or timidity. Those moments where you say to yourself, “I GOT this!” Think about this all week, mull it over, and observe yourself in the world. Then, next week I will ask you a follow up question!

This week in Awakening Abundance, we are working with the Throat center, Vishuddha chakra. Our open hearts from last week guide us into affectionate listening. We will connect with our voices and being the journey of aligning with our true paths. Please join us (details and registration).

This week on YouTube:

Restorative Yoga Practice for the Full Moon in Virgo and Mercury Retrograde

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Meditative Therapeutic Yoga: Online Classes

Meditative Therapeutic Yoga is a breath and alignment-based practice. Class begins with a theme, followed by a centering meditation with mudra and mantra. Dynamic practice of therapeutic postures with a flowing breath to allow the mind to become absorbed in the subtleties of energy and sensation. Students leave feeling calmer, stronger, more focused, and aligned with their higher purpose.

Rose is a collaborative teacher, meaning she takes requests when it comes to the poses, energy, and/or parts of the body for focus or release.

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Awakening Abundance: Harness the Energy of Your Chakras for a Fruitful Life

Using the ancient wisdom of yoga, Vedantic philosophy, and modern understanding of the nervous system, Awakening Abundance is designed to enhance the richness in seven areas of your life:

  • Embodiment: feeling present and steady in your physical body.
  • Creativity: discover new avenues of inspiration.
  • Self-esteem: reconnect to confidence.
  • Love: an invitation to increase compassion and kindness.
  • Communication: develop your voice to speak your truth with clarity.
  • Self-awareness: learn to witness yourself with compassion.
  • Integration: bringing everything together for ease of being.

The regular rate for this course is $159, but as a special offer, it is available for $49.99 for a limited time only! Take advantage of this smashing deal.

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In addition to a guided physical yoga practice each session includes:

  • Grocery Store Practices – quick stand-alone techniques that are five minutes or less.
  • Guided meditation session.
  • A breathing exercise to energize each chakra.
  • Hand gestures to awaken and to calm your chakra center.
  • Skills for balancing your nervous system.

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About the Author

Rose Kress

Rose Kress ERYT-500, C-IAYT, YACEP, Owner/Director of the LifeForce Yoga Healing Institute, and author of Awakening Your Inner Radiance with LifeForce Yoga. She directs retreats and training programs on using LifeForce Yoga to manage your mood.

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