Samantha Eibling Yoga

Intentional Space: Living a Life Immersed in Mindfulness

originally published in Edible Indy

Mindfulness, consciousness and awareness: Sam Eibling strives to embody these qualities in her daily activities. As the co-owner of Bloomington’s well-regarded cookware and foodstuff shop Goods for Cooks, and a practicing yoga instructor, Eibling has found a way to mesh her two occupations into a harmonious life.

As a yoga instructor, Eibling has been involved…

Meditation is not a means of forgetting the ego; it is a method of using the ego to observe and tame its own manifestations -Mark Epstein

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Fall Schedule Drops in One Week!

My new SCHEDULE comes out September 1st! Come practice with me – 7 public classes at Vibe Yoga Studio this fall! If you are looking for deeper study, I will be leading The Skillful Living Project small group coaching workshop on October 2nd as well as scheduling private coaching sessions.  Coaching sessions help you transition what you learn on your mat into your life.  We spend our lives giving…

Desperately Seeking Joy. . .

  It wasn’t my best day.  Mondays are always a bit crazy, but this one was one of those especially crazy days.  I always knew when my father was having one of these because after murmuring several profanities under his breath, he would remark, “Everything I touch turns to shit!” So this particular Monday began at 4:45 am and didn’t stop.  Between teaching yoga classes, running errands, trying to…

  Letting go of my daughter’s baby toys, reminds me of sweet moments past and stunning growth!

  Letting Go is amazingly hard. Perhaps because it always symbolizes loss of some sort, but it also symbolizes growth and acceptance. Notice when you’re clinging. Notice when you are in the grasp of wanting and not wanting. This mindfulness can bring a new awareness and the ability to transform.

On Bluegrass, Monroe and the Beauty of Mus

My yoga teaching mentor Rolf Gates recommends we cultivate what we find to be true and beautiful as a practice of aligning with ourselves.  Music, in particular Bluegrass music, is part of the beauty I see in the world.  In my most recent article for Limestone Post Magazine, I write on the importance of celebrating the influence of American music innovator Bill Monroe.  

Snack Attack. . . Fruit and Nut Clusters

Don’t feel like you have enough time or energy to make healthy snacks, but can’t stand spending a fortune on prepared snacks?  These Fruit and Nut Clusters will save the day!  So simple and easy, these clusters will give you something you feel good about reaching for.

Pick and choose your favorite combinations of fruit, nuts and seeds.

Mix with your choice of brown rice syrup or corn syrup and…