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
All about the Bhakti (Yoga)
What is Bhakti Yoga? In yoga philosophy, there are four main paths to enlightenment: karma yoga, jnana yoga, raja yoga, and bhakti yoga. Bhakti is the yoga of devotion. Devotion is primarily defined as loyalty, faithfulness, love, admiration, dedication, and … 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
Why You Should Take a Yoga Retreat
Interested in attending a yoga retreat? For some of us, the question to attend a yoga retreat seems like a no-brainer. Relaxing in paradise and doing yoga everyday? Yes, please! But we understand that it’s not always so simple to … Read More
Yoga: Building Trust Among Partners
Yoga as a Trust-Building Exercise for Partners There’s a lot of truth in the old saying, ‘Trust is the foundation of love.’ Both love and trust are equally important, but to say that you love someone lacks power if you … 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
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