The third chakra—the manipura chakra—is the center of personal power. As you’d expect, it’s located in the core of the body, at the solar plexus. To fully be ourselves, we need a strong core. Balancing the third chakra means maximizing personal power and strength. When energy flows through the third chakra, we feel a strong […]
The energy of the second chakra—called the svadisthana or sacral chakra—governs movement and creativity. This “center of the self” is concerned with self-expression and reproduction as well as emotion. Balancing the second chakra can help with control issues and lack of self-esteem. The second chakra also governs sexuality. Emotional issues from to sexual abuse may result […]
Beyond building strength and enhancing flexibility, yoga helps you focus and relax your mind. This relaxing yoga workout could help you beat your winter blues and enjoy your holiday season to the fullest. Besides, it keeps bloating away. So are you ready for this restorative yoga workout? Let’s start practicing… Restorative Yoga for Holiday Season […]
The chakra system—the energy system of the body—begins at the base of the spine with the root chakra. Known as the muladhara chakra, the energy of the root chakra is concerned with stability. It is where we become grounded and secure. Yoga offers tools for balancing the first chakra when you’re not feeling secure, safe or […]
The chakra system and yoga complement each other well. In fact, it’s easy to design a yoga practice specifically for the chakras—the body’s energy system. There are seven main energy centers that run from the base of the spine through the crown of the head. It’s said that when any of these centers are blocked, […]
80 Time-tested Reasons You Should Meditate Daily We all love to enjoy a life that is free from stress. In reality, it is non-feasible. On the contrary, there is a magical tool that will help us to manage stress and enjoy life. Known as meditation, it will teach you to live in the present. […]
If I asked you to tell me something your yoga practice has helped you appreciate, would you have an answer? I’m going to guess the answer is yes. And I’ll bet it’s the simple things you appreciate most. Things like breathing or the opportunity to move or the ability to move come to mind. There’s […]
Have you ever wondered how yoga came West? While there’s probably no single person solely responsible for bringing yoga to North America, there is one amazing woman who played a major role. Her name was Indra Devi, and her story is intriguing. Indra Devi was born Eugenie Peterson in Riga, Latvia in 1899. She was […]
Is meditation the process of sitting long hours in complicated seated postures, keeping the eyes closed, shaping the palm into those gestures, and remaining in stillness, while our mind wanders? If the answer is no, then what is meditation? Well, it is a topic that is being talked, written, and discussed, well, throughout the world but still remains a perpetual […]
One of the wonderful things about yoga is there are so many styles to practice. Some, like power vinyasa and Asthanga are physically challenging. Others are gentler. Then there’s restorative yoga, a unique practice that is totally focused on rest and rejuvenation. What is restorative yoga? Restorative yoga is not a workout. Instead, it’s a […]