1. Yoga Strengthens the Immune System The goal of strengthening the immune system is to keep all of the body’s systems working together. It takes a village: Failure of any one system threatens the health of the whole community. Cancer … Read More
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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
Yoga Teacher Training: How to Prepare
Enrolling in a yoga teacher training may come with both excitement and its shadow—anxiety. Totally normal. Here’s are how to get ready. If you’ve enrolled in a yoga teacher training, or are considering one, you might find yourself filled with both … Read More
Costa Rica: Among Happiest Places
Costa Rica is getting something right. The Central American country of stunning beaches, rainforests, and biodiversity, is also known for its stable democracy and educated population. Its president, Carlos Alvarado Quesada, said at Davos 2019: “Seventy years ago, Costa Rica did … Read More
Expectations on Your First Yoga Retreat
Feeling a bit of trepidation about your first yoga retreat, and wondering what exactly you’ll be doing… besides yoga of course? Booking your first yoga retreat will give you a rush, as you anticipate the experience you’re in for. Don’t let … Read More
14 Things to Pack for a Yoga Retreat
1. Yoga Clothing This might seem like a no-brainer, but packing a few of your favorite tanks and pants is key. Just try to keep your hot-yoga essentials to the bare necessities and add a few layers. Consider the length … Read More
Essential Yoga Poses for Beginners
1. Mountain Pose Mountain Pose is the base for all standing poses; it gives you a sense of how to ground in to your feet and feel the earth below you. Mountain pose may seem like “simply standing,” but there … 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
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
4 Key Beginner Yoga Poses for Men
1. Child’s Pose This pose is a low back saver and is the hunch reducer. Do it for your posture, do it for your pain, and do it because it feels so good. Benefits: Child’s Pose lengthens the spine, assists the … Read More