Creativity A healthy life involves creativity. I mean this in the literal sense. Creative pursuits (art, dance, music, etc.) have been proven to reduce stress and provide numerous health benefits. Furthermore, I believe these activities are good for you because it’s … 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
8 Questions from Yoga Beginners
When new students come to yoga class, they have a number of questions. The experience can be overwhelming for a new student and often, they have overcome significant obstacles to get to that first experience. Even in the first few … Read More
Brief History of Yoga
The practice of yoga can be traced back nearly 5,000 years, with some researchers suggesting it actually extends as far back as 10,000 years. Yogic teachings were mentioned in the Rigveda, an ancient spiritual text. The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit word yuj, which loosely translates … Read More
Uses and Benefits of Palo Santo.
Palo Santo is a sacred wood that comes from the magical Palo Santo tree, native to the coast of South America. Its name literally means holy wood, and it is just that. When it is burned, the smoke is believed to … Read More
20 Tips for Understanding the Mind
Sit for just two minutes. This will seem ridiculously easy, to just meditate for two minutes. That’s perfect. Start with just two minutes a day for a week. If that goes well, increase by another two minutes and do that … Read More
What you need to start meditating
Meditation will make you more productive. It might sound strange that sitting still and doing nothing for a period of time will make you more productive, but it’s true. Before diving into what to do, it’s worth going over why … Read More
Chakras: What are they?
If you’ve attended yoga classes for any length of time, or had any kind of energy work done, you’ve likely heard about chakras! But you might be wondering…what exactly are chakras and why are they important? Should I be concerned … 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