Why is traveling important? Mark Twain wrote, “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in … Read More
Meditation Beginners Guide
Meditation is a topic we hear a lot more about these days. Partially, because of the influx of yoga and Eastern culture steadily permeating the Western world. But also, because of increasing evidence to support it’s benefits, and an undeniable … Read More
How to Incorporate Ahimsa in Your Daily Life
What is Ahimsa, and Where Does it Come From? Ahimsa is a concept from the Yoga Sutras. Written by the Hindu sage, Patanjali, the Yoga Sutras are a collection of aphorisms, outlining the eight limbs of yoga. Among the eight limbs … Read More
5 Books to Change Your Life
Looking for a good summer read? Something simple to squeeze into your day, but meaningful, too? If so, you’re in luck. We’ve put together a list of 5 books to change your life. Based on some of the most popular … Read More
Demystifying The Chakras
What are these chakras you speak of??? The subject of chakras may seem like a far-out concept to someone that is not familiar with them. It’s understandable, as they are a foreign concept in Western culture. Simply put, the chakras … Read More
The Eight Limbs of Yoga
“Yoga is not just repetition of few postures – it is more about the exploration and discovery of the subtle energies of life.” –Amit Ray More Than Physical When most people think of yoga, they think of getting on … Read More
What is the Best Time of Day for Your Yoga Practice?
Why Does the Time of Day Matter? To get the most benefit from your yoga practice, it’s good to be aware of the best times of the day to practice. The purpose of yoga is to evolve. Whether you’re intention … Read More
Retreat Planning – Starting the Process
The Good Stuff Hosting a yoga retreat is a great way to share your passion on a much deeper level. You have time to focus on your intention, and to connect with your students in a meaningful way. And you … Read More
Yoga and horseback riding
It is a wonderful idea to combine your Yoga retreat or Yoga teacher training with the adventure on a horse. Exquisitely trained horses and an expert bilingual guide/teacher will accompany you in this adventurous excursion on the wild beach of … Read More
Buddha: Teachings and Significance
The teaching founded by the Buddha is known as Buddhism. It may be asked, who is the Buddha? A Buddha is one who has attained Bodhi; and by Bodhi is meant wisdom, an ideal state of intellectual and ethical perfection … Read More