The foundation of our practice rests on both inner and outer work. Yoga here is practiced as/within an integrated lifestyle system backed by experience, Truth, and science.

On this site, you will explore, integrate, become more knowledgeable about, and more practiced in, the art of living your best life (and as your greatest Self) through personal reflection, mind and body work/study, and by taking desired, required, and inspired actions toward your goals each day–and, more specifically, moving toward the ultimate goal of Self-Realization, Spiritual Liberation, and unconditional joy in this lifetime.

Inner and outer “work,” the two complementary/inseparable areas of focus that we have here, provide a solid foundation for you to effectively develop yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually and they empower positive movement forward to your full integrated wellness, higher Self-Awareness, and optimal/pure Natural/True divine expression.

Your work here will be supported by a number of different types of knowledge, including age-old Yoga and Meditation practices and philosophies (integrated with different valid wisdoms from all schools of thought), Buddhist and Qi-Gong principles (as they are applicable), and modern Coaching and Wellness Science in order to support you with being your best in this one and only life that you are fortunate to experience in your unique and particular form.

This is a multidisciplinary space with no subscription to any one particular school of thought, nor any one practice. Instead, this space is for exploring, integrating, and developing your own ways of effectively thinking and being in the world that support you to be, and express, your best/purest expression as grounded in the Absolute Higher Reality. You are not here to blindly follow or agree with me on anything; this space is here to educate, support, and empower you to reflect (upon) the Truth, and (to learn to “see” and) to fully live this Truth by fully being your integrated, expanded, and unbounded, Self in, and “beyond,” this world.

A free thinker created this space where we practice Yoga as it is applicable within the context of our “modern reality” (which we cannot separate “ourselves” from even if we tried, since we live in this particular “time and age” where our body-mind-egos have been exposed to different things/technologies that shape our relationship with/understanding of the world/environment and everything else in manifested existence, different–even if just technically–from the “reality” of “ancient” people).

Understanding that some words (and even concepts) that are used/shared here (for the lack of alternative appropriate words to explain any given perspective in its entirety before any given reader interprets what is said through their ontological framework), however, it is important that you understand, before proceeding further, (and to avoid misunderstanding), that the work that we do here is independent from (although some things are interconnected to the history of all self-development and Self Awareness work in general) any orthodox philosophical framework, even when inspired by some structural aspects. For this reason, I always aim to be as clear as possible when expressing any idea, but you are thoroughly encouraged to ask questions at all times (and to listen and truly pay attention) when necessary, to ensure that you are interpreting/hearing/seeing/understanding what I am expressing/sharing/teaching correctly/usefully.

What you can “see” and participate in here is what I, Kidecia King, have to offer as my multi-disciplinary approach to Yoga as a science, art, lifestyle practice–and so much more–within the context of other sciences, arts, and philosophies that I have studied and continue to study, paired with the insights that I have personally observed/gained/processed, in/on my quest for answers about Self/Reality, life, growth, transformation, human development, existence, spirituality, and so forth.

More On Our Background/Foundation

Yoga, which translates to “Union” (yes, with a capital “U”), and originates from India as a documented discipline, is a lifestyle science and practice with great aspirations.

Yoga focuses on the connection between, and integration of, the body, mind, breath, and spirit, as well as the fusion of a person’s entire being (from the tangible to subtle/energetic levels) with the Universal Consciousness or Source of/beyond all of creation. The Yogic lifestyle is grounded in ancient and contemporary science that provides its “practitioners” with the strongest beams of support available in “personal development” because it is well mapped out and structured in a practical and efficient way to support individuals with coming into their greatest/highest Self expression safely and effectively.

As a complement to the Humanistic Coaching and Evidence-Based Scientific frameworks that I use in my work, a Yogic foundation, since this practice provides a clear outline on how to proceed with being and expressing one’s True and greatest Self in his/her lifetime, is one of the most clear, all encompassing, and effective ways that I have found for addressing all of the areas of human development needed to live one’s best life/be one’s “best self.”

In the Yoga that we live by here, you will start your practice by setting out to fully understand and accept what is often referred to as the Four Noble Truths (as it is often emphasized in some Buddhist traditions). These truths state that: 1) Life has ongoing and inevitable suffering 2) there is a cause to your suffering 3) there is an end to your suffering (since everything in the universe is impermanent) 4) there is a path that will free you from all suffering, which in this space, we customize using an open, time-tested/proven, and holistic framework called the Eightfold/Eight-Limbed Path, as outlined in the Yoga Sutras by Sage Patanjali.

The Four Noble Truths, and the accompanying Yogic path mentioned above and outlined below, will serve as the practical “theory” that guides much of our work together here.

Please be mindful, however, that we will only focus on the concepts introduced/explored through these guidelines in practical and non-religious ways while holding our practice sacred. We will separate your practice from any religion, ideology, or religious affiliation here, since you are encouraged to critically think about (and question) your learning and simply use what you acquire and process here and elsewhere as inspiration, or a starting-point, to fully engage in personal self-reflection, inquiry, and discovery above all else. It is my hope, however, (if you have chosen a religious philosophy to live your life by already) that this work will support the spiritual (experiential and directly verifiable, not ideo-social and based on blind belief) part of that practice in some way as well since I know that nurturing a healthy and meaningful inner world is an important part of being your best, and some people inevitably find this type of inner nurturance in connection to religion and religious affiliations/communities.

Remember please that, in my work, and at my core, I am an Evidence-Based professional with an experience-centered, qualitative research, background, with multiple skillsets and a wide range of knowledge and practice in multiple areas of study…so, I essentially report on what I, myself, have personally verified/explored through study, insight, and observation, and ask you to do your own contemplation and research into your own life and experience. This work, for me, is about knowing, sharing, and living/being (in) Truth, and I hope that this is the same for you, since, again, I am not here to tell you what to think or to do. I am only here to be my Self and do my work. You will have to do your own inner/personal work (which I can help you with) in order to see results in Yoga practice.

And, so, I created this Learning & Development Portal to support Yogis who resonate with/trust my work/mission, and expertise, with discovering the Truth for themselves and supporting them to successfully embody this knowledge as they see fit for them. I share my own observations, inspirations, learnings, and insights from walking my own path back home to my Self and provide tips, guidance, and support for those on a similar journey.

In terms of training and qualifications to lead in this way, I hold complementary Certification as a Yoga and Meditation Teacher (among other things), and I study and practice Yoga as a part of my everyday life (integrating a wide range of inner development practices from multiple philosophical and other schools of thought into my work). With my training in a number of different complementary self-development techniques/modalities and sciences, everything that I use/share here is grounded in proven and practical research as well as my own personal testimony.

Furthermore, because my undergraduate degree was in Sociology (with a secondary area of focus in Comparative Literature, and I have pursued learning in numerous areas to complement my studies overall–areas like Neuroscience, Physics, Biology, Communications, Anatomy/Physiology, Philosophy, etc), I also inevitably explore the multidisciplinary theoretical and practical aspects of these pathways in great depth (from a wide range of perspectives) since my life (yes, since I was a tiny little girl) has been devoted to understanding and knowing my self/Self and reality/Reality (from every angle possible) and I know that this pursuit and understanding better assists in sharing the value of Yoga practice in greater depth in the world.

If you have never pursued the Yogic path before, or have never pursued it outside of the third limb outlined below (which focuses on the physical body and stretching), or outside of the fourth limb (that focuses on breathwork), please note that the full blueprint for Raja Yoga, which we will explore in great detail here (incorporating other forms of Yoga into our framework overall as well), asks that you work on all eight aspects of your being, and these aspects are meant to be progressive and interrelated. All parts of Yoga must be practiced and mastered individually, but each limb will build upon, and support, the limb before it (and this is done cyclically throughout life for most people).

This path–you must always keep in mind–is meant to be customized to your own life and self. There is no one, rigid, way to practice Yoga (Union), and you must truly create and walk your own individual pathway in order to be successful in using Yoga practice in/for your inner and outer development work.

I am here to teach you, and to coach you on, how to effectively create and walk the perfect path for you, guided by solid/proven science and principles.

The Eight-Limbed Path of Yoga Summarized*

(Core guidelines to follow for ultimate success on your journey: 1-4 interface with the outside world | 5-8 interface with our inner world)

1. Yamas (Your Code Of Conduct): The values, morals/ethics, and restraints that you choose to abide by. These include non-violence, truthfulness, self-control, non-stealing, non-greed/non-attachment.
2. Niyamas (Your Actions in Support of Your Personal Code of Conduct): Habits and ethical practices that support your yamas. These include self-purification (of false-senses of self), contentment, self-discipline/non-acceptance of “gifts”/attachments, self-study, and devotion to a higher path/practice.
3. Asanas (Your Physical Exercises And Care For Your Body): Physical postures and stretching of the body for longevity, optimal health, relaxation, flexibility, strength, and balance to prepare for sitting in meditation (among other benefits). This limb is focused on overall biological self-care, maintaining equanimity/healthy homeostasis, and illness prevention.
4. Pranayama (Your Integration of Body and Mind Through Breath/Life-Force Energy Expansion): Breathing exercises and control of your breath, the number one essential element for your survival and one of the most powerful tools in your work to maintain connection and balance.
5. Pratyahara (Your Mastery Of Your Senses): Restraint. Full control of all of your five senses/compulsions. Withdrawal from the outside world.
6. Dharana (Your Cultivation Of A Concentrated And Well-Functioning Mind): Developing self-awareness and general awareness through concentration and single-pointed focus.
7. Dhyana (Your Devotion To Connecting With, And Experiencing, Your Highest Expression): Meditation. Commitment to creating connection with your Divine aspects/expressions through mental clarity.
8. Samadhi (Your Connection With And Full Embodiment of Your Highest Expression): Making space for Union with your Divine aspects/expressions through a pure state-of-being.

*For more detailed overviews and explorations of these generic summaries, please search through this site.

Meditation (limb 7), and mindfulness (maintaining meditative presence/neutral observation as you live your everyday life), are the main practices that we emphasize here. Everything that we do, in other limbs before the 7th (without ever skimming through anything), prepares you to develop the skills required to attain Samadhi, which then prepares you for Liberation/Kaivalya). These practices support you with gaining success on all levels of your path through reflection, concentration, focus, and the cultivation of a pure and healthy mind.

Together, these practices help you to perform the right Karmas (thoughts, speech, actions) for you, and they clearly illuminate the framework for all of what you are here to do in this space!

As you move forward, always remember that non-judgment of yourself and others (a part of engaging in non-violence) is an important part of your work.

Please know this: you do not have the right to judge any other being on this planet (although you can be honest about, and discerning of, others as you navigate through life), and this non-judgment includes non-judgement of yourself as well.

Everyone manifests with/within different conditions (and manifests different effective or ineffective conditions for entrapment or liberation based on their efforts and personal contexts of existence) and your “goal” is to overcome your own entrapments and the inner/outer conditions that maintain them, and to secure your own clear understanding and expression (and to possibly help others if inspired). Your aim is not to judge, instead, you are best served striving to correctly/actually/clearly discern between what is Real and unreal. Your aim is to simply aim to clearly know and be your Self.

Please be mindful of this as you move forward and it will make your practice even stronger and your progress much deeper and effective since you will understand clearly that even if you “slip up” and are not “perfect” every single day, you can simply move forward and get better with continued focus by working with/within your current conditions (no matter how they appear) to create different possibilities/opportunities for your growth based on learning (that most likely occurs from mindfully/neutrally observing a past condition–and the ignorance that manifested it–that you were tempted to judge in the first place, but which actually supported you to progress by gaining understanding that you can then consciously apply in/to your meaningful enlightenment and purification). This non-judgment will further support you to remain focused on what matters/works so that you do not waste time/energy being distracted by what you observe (and thus give your attention to) externally “in the world” or in “anyone else” instead of doing what you need to do, and learning what you need to know, to be your Self. And this concentrated effort is a part of maturing and/by doing the work.

Life does not judge you, and it is not a test (only delusion and egoism in society/the collective socialized minds of homo-sapiens maintains these false perceptions). And you cannot fail in this practice if you are actually learning and growing and extracting value from every experience that you encounter in life, since you will be improving and knowing better as you progress (and if you are actually paying attention and applying your learning).

Your focus here, therefore, should primarily be to do better (which simply means becoming clearer/purely reflecting the undistorted eternal Truth more fully) each day. And, by doing so one step at a time (without too much criticism or without being too attached to any “mistakes,” “flaws,” or even “awesome qualities” that you discover along the way, since, obviously, these things only exist because you are working on being more aware of what is getting in the way of your pure Self and everything is only a guidepost along the way that points to what needs more work/dissolving or more application in your life as it is getting you closer to your goal), you will reach your goal.

You are simply here to practice and to get better so that you can fully and purely be your True Self in Joy…With that being said…let’s get to work!

What, beautiful Creator, are you creating with the infinite power and awareness that is within you today and everyday?

Before You Go, Let’s Have a Word About A Word…

Please be sure to note, before moving forward, that the use of the term karma on this site, and in all of my work, is always in the literal, and neutral, translation of the word as actions that have a cause and effect in the world. Please further note that I do not refer to karma in the context of it’s place in ideological beliefs in supernatural curses, past lives, or future existences (in the same way that I do not believe in the existence of literal Gods and Goddesses), since this phenomena has never been proven to be anything other than imagination/fantasy.

If past lives are ever referenced in the context of my work (which it rarely ever is), it is only to serve as a metaphor for the different stages and transformations that we experience throughout the one physical life that we have.

All actions have an effect, this is clear (even your body-mind is formed by Karma–from epigenetics, to culture, to education, to experience, to personal effort, to perspective, and everything in between), but once our life has ended, there is no evidence to prove that you come back in any other form other than dissolving back into the the atoms, stardust, and Source from which we (and all things) came. If pieces of “you” (atoms) are repurposed, that is as far as it goes in terms of the “you” that “you” know coming back again. Consciousness is impersonal and all-pervasive, “you” as an unique expression is once in an eternity conscious entity even though “you” in material form exist for all of eternity.

In fact, I feel that it is imperative that we honor this truth, and one life that we have within us, in order to value it to the fullest of our abilities since the splendor and the magnificence of its reality is so much more spectacular than any story that we can invent with our minds/imagination as a species. When we do so, we can then make the most out of the one life that we are gifted with and never rely on the illusion of a past or future existence to excuse any behaviors of the past, present, or future (either on a personal or historical scale) or any state in the present. This will then better guide where we go from where we stand through the powerful reality and possibility of choice.

There is only one physical life for each of us, and victims of crimes such as slavery, the holocaust, rape, abuse of any kind, and other atrocities never did anything in a past life to deserve their fate in their present one other than exist in a world in which they were the unfortunate recipients of other people’s bad actions (or karma) guided by ignorance or hatred.

This is also important to always emphasize because this word is often overly misused, and is an area of Yogic Philosophy that I feel is often shrouded in mythology, false ideology, and lack of compassion/understanding that we can sometimes unfortunately see from many popular and well-adopted schools of thought.

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