Author: yogafreedom

Michelle Margaret Fajkus is a yoga teacher and freelance writer, editor and translator, as well as the creator of Yoga Freedom. She is a 40-something gringa Gemini in Guatemala where she lives with her family. Michelle learned yoga from a book at age 12 and found zen in California at 23. A native of Austin, Texas, she enjoys reading, writing, hiking, swimming and lounging in hammocks.

The E’ Trecena: 13 Days of Starting a New Path

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“The traveler sees what they see, the tourist sees what they have come to see.” – Gilbert K. Chesterton Nahual E’ represents the road and the path of life. It guides our inner and outer journey to connect with our essence. E’ brings adventure, exploration, and movement as it helps us grow. This Nahual bridges cultures…… Continue reading The E’ Trecena: 13 Days of Starting a New Path

Equinox Energy: On the Cusp of Change

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In addition to delving deeper into the energies of the sacred Mayan calendar, I’ve recently rekindled my longtime passion for astrology. Today is the autumnal equinox here in the Northern Hemisphere and Sunday is the new (dark) moon. What does that mean? Summer has officially turned to fall. The day and night are equal today,…… Continue reading Equinox Energy: On the Cusp of Change