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Have you ever wondered why staying active can be difficult? It may be in part because you’re not there for the activity! If you enjoy yoga more than, say, an hour at the gym, it could be because yoga is mindful movement. Like Pilates, martial arts, and other mindful movement activities, yoga is not just about […]
We often come across this question – which is the most effective type of meditation? And, why not when there exist uncountable types of meditation. While the question is complex, the answer is simple. There is no one size that fits all. The best meditation for you will be the one in which you are […]
Yogis often encounter Ayurveda and aromatherapy at some point. If you haven’t explored these valuable healing modalities yet, here’s a quick overview. Ayurveda, or traditional Indian medicine, is the sister science of yoga. The science of Ayurveda is based on three body types called doshas: vata, pitta, and kapha. Both Ayurveda and yoga focus on strengthening prana—the […]
Are they one and the same? Or are they two different techniques? Do they have something in common? Well, these topics do confuse most of you, especially if you are new to meditation. While some suggest that meditation is essential for mindfulness, others feel that mindfulness lays the foundation for deep meditation. However, in […]
Have you ever wondered if there’s a connection between yoga and heart disease risk? If you worry about your risk for heart trouble, you’re not alone. And yes, a yoga practice can help reduce your risk for heartache—literally and figuratively. Yoga helps the heart by improving physical health. It also helps the emotional heart. If […]
We all want to boost self confidence, don’t we? We want to be comfortable with who we are and believe we have something to offer the world. And we want the freedom to live according to our values and goals so we can truly make a difference. Too often self confidence eludes us. We may […]
What is Chair Yoga and Who is It For? When you hear the term chair yoga, do you immediately think of older people or people with limited mobility? Do you imagine a slow, uneventful practice? Or do you think of chair yoga as a practice on par with your favorite hatha or vinyasa yoga class? If […]
The crown chakra is our connection to spirit. Located at the top of the head, the crown chakra is the seventh energy center of the chakra system. In Sanskrit, it called sahasrara, which means “the lotus flower of 1000 petals.” Balancing the crown chakra connects us to the spiritual world and opens the doorway to enlightenment. Benefits […]
New Year arrived just a few days ago. And, many of us would have already felt that we shouldn’t have made those resolutions that we took! But there is an easy way to stay glued to our goals. Just meditate… Yes, I know what you are thinking… How to meditate? And, how will meditation help […]
The sixth of the seven chakras, the third eye, is the located between your two physical eyes. It is called ajna chakra in Sanskrit. Ajna means to perceive. Balancing the third eye chakra helps you tune inward and cultivate intuition. The third eye is the center of consciousness. Those with a strong third eye chakra are […]