Chants for Every Life Situation

by C Kali Aitken Chanting is a spiritual discipline believed to improve listening skills, heightened energy and more sensitivity toward others. Chants can express devotion, gratitude, peace, compassion and call in light into someone’s life. Here are chants that can … Read More

The Meaning Behind “Om” in Yoga

If you’ve attended a yoga class before, you’ve probably been led through a round or two of “Om” chanting at the beginning or end. Unless you practice Hinduism, that might be your only experience with Om, but it’s actually a … Read More

5 Most Controversial Topics In Yoga

1. THE GREAT VEGETARIAN DEBATE Some schools of yoga say you absolutely can NOT eat meat and call yourself a yoga student. That’s because one of the niyamas of yoga is ahimsa, or non-harming. And, well, you can’t eat meat without harming another … Read More

Gyana Mudra

What is Gyan Mudra? Gyan Mudra is a powerful mudra (or hand position) practiced for thousands of years by yogis that brings peace, calm, and spiritual progress.  It relates to the planet Jupiter. Artistic depictions of great spiritual masters such … Read More

Mantras: Power and Significance

What’s in a mantra? According to yoga, quite a lot. Meditating with mantras is one of the most powerful ways to quiet the fluctuations of the mind. A mantra is a tool for the mind, and it allows our awareness to … Read More

Learn the Meaning of Namasté

Namasté (nah-mah-stay). You hear this word at the end of every yoga class, but do you know what it means? As in so many traditions in yoga, an opportunity exists to dig deeper into the intention and meaning behind what you say, what … Read More

What is Yoga Nidra?

Yoga nidra means yogic sleep- it’s a state of conscious deep sleep. It’s a powerful meditation technique; you leave the waking state, go past the dreaming state, and go to deep sleep, although you remain awake. This state of consciousness … Read More

Best Music for Yoga and Meditation!

Most yogis and yoga instructors know that good music can really make a difference in a yoga practice or class. And there’s no shortage of music out there. Especially with platforms like Spotify that make it so easy to discover new … Read More

Maximize Your Meditation: Yoga Mudras

What are mudras? In Sanskrit, the word mudra, means “seal” or “mark.” Mudras are gestures of the hands and fingers that are used in yoga, Buddhism, and Hinduism.  They are incorporated into meditation and pranayama exercises, and are believed to … Read More

Adi Mantra

The Adi Mantra is popular in the Kundalini style of yoga. The mantra goes: Ong Namo Guroo Dayv Namo. This translates to I bow and have respect for the teacher and wisdom within myself. The vibrations from the Adi Mantra … Read More