Yoga is an engaging physical practice which improves strength, flexibility and balance while relieving stress and strengthening immune systems. Yoga is an ancient discipline combining physical postures, breath work and meditation. In the West, Asana yoga is the most frequently practiced form. Asana poses are typically seated or standing positions that utilize all parts of […]
Child's pose (balasana in Sanskrit), one of the more relaxing resting postures found in yoga class, offers more than just an opportunity for restful slumber and stretching. This simple yet therapeutic pose helps calm frazzled nerves while rebalancing nerves. Lois Maple from OrthoCarolina Winston recommends child's pose as an excellent way for people with desk […]
Chanting is an essential component of many yoga practices, particularly japa (repetitive mantra chanting). Chanting can help calm and center the mind as well as deepen meditative aspects of physical yoga practices. Mantras provide powerful sound vibrations into our bodies, hearts, and spirits which help balance chakras. Bija mantras (or seed mantras) are single syllable […]
Jnana Yoga seeks to uncover the truth about yourself and the universe through self-inquiry; its objective being liberation from limiting beliefs and attachments while realizing a shared divinity present within all beings. Jnana is associated with Advaita Vedanta, a form of Hindu philosophy which draws heavily upon ancient scriptures (Vedas). This branch of yoga takes […]
Pranayama, or yoganic breathing practice, helps bring balance to our mind, body and spirit. It promotes relaxation and mindfulness while alleviating many physical conditions. In addition, pranayama strengthens lungs while decreasing fatigue - all hallmarks of health benefits over time! Developed over millennia by Yogic masters thousands of years ago, pranayama is proven to bring […]
At this point, you are beginning to take your spiritual journey seriously and start seeing life differently. No longer content with dabbling in feel-good spiritual philosophies, you are eager to know what's real and who you really are; thus beginning an exploration into meditation, mindfulness, self-inquiry, karma yoga and nonduality among other transpersonal practices. Now […]
Chakra symbols offer an effective way of understanding your energy body, serving as powerful healing and spiritual growth tools. Composed of circles, triangles, lotus petals and squares rooted in sacred geometry tradition from yoga, each chakra symbol represents different aspects of yourself including color and animal correspondences. Muladhara (root chakra), is the center of all […]
There may come times in life when everything seems out of order and success seems out of reach, or peace and happiness seem distant. At these moments, Sri Yantra can step in to align a person's goals and intentions with cosmic energies of abundance and prosperity to give them strength to achieve what they've set […]
Bhakti Yoga, often referred to as The Yoga of Love, is an inward spiritual path focused on love. It involves worshipping God with devotion while seeking unconditional compassion toward all beings and creation. Bhakti yoga can be an especially rewarding path for emotionally sensitive people seeking a way to connect to something larger through their […]
Colors in an aura are said to represent different aspects of a person's personality and spiritual energy. Some of the more prevalent hues include white, brown and grey; others such as yellow and pink may not be found as frequently in human auras. People who possess a yellow aura tend to be energetic, playful and […]
