In many yoga traditions, most notably Kundalini yoga, there is a history of using mantra chanting as tool for healing. The healing power of sound is a bit mysterious for many modern yogis, but it’s really quite powerful. The Power of Mantra Chanting A mantra is simply a sound symbol. It can be one word […]
Meditation has many benefits, so using meditation tools to help you get started or deepen your practice is a great idea. People who meditate regularly report that they are less anxious, handle stress better, and have an easier time focusing on day-to-day tasks. The physical benefits of meditation include lower heart rate, lower blood pressure, […]
If you’ve been practicing yoga for a while, you’re probably reaping many yoga benefits, like the ability to twist your body into amazing pretzel-like shapes, stand on your hands in the middle of a room, or balance on one foot with the other wrapped behind your head. What’s that, you say? You still can’t do those things? […]
Last week, I saw a great article on the Yoga International blog. It was titled, “Yes, I Go To Yoga for a Workout.” Yes, sometimes I do too, I thought. Many yogis with a deep practice balk at the idea of a yoga workout. We put so much emphasis on the idea that yoga is more […]
Earlier this year, I began to notice pain in my right wrist when I practiced poses like side plank or chaturanga. When I could no longer do these poses without grimacing, I knew I had to learn more about avoiding wrist pain in yoga. After all, I couldn’t give up my beloved practice. Hours of […]