The Yamas and Niyamas come from the Yoga Sutras, which were written by the yogi sage, Patanjali. They offer a moral code, or ethical guidelines, to the yoga way of life. In the Sutras, Patanjali lays out an eightfold path … 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
Pratyahara: Vital Step in Meditation
Pratyahara is the fifth element within the Eight Limbs of Yoga. Pratyahara is the withdrawal of the senses. When the mind is focused on things outside of us, the senses pull the mind in many directions. They can direct you toward … Read More
What is Pranayama & Why is it Useful?
Pranayama is the sanskrit word that essentially means “breath control.” It comes from the combination of two words, “Prana,” which translates as “life force (breath)” and “ayama,” which means “to control or restrain,” or “to extend or draw out.” We … Read More
Self-Care: You’re Doing It Wrong
Nowadays, we hear as much about “self-care” as we do about fad diets and fitness routines. Our wellness|life coach|fitness|spiritual gurus on Instagram talk about it every day. They urge us to take time for ourselves, to do nice things for … 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
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
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