Most of us know the word ‘Samadhi’ to mean ‘bliss’ or ‘enlightenment. For those of us who have studied the 8 Limbs of Yoga as described in Patanjali’s yoga sutras, Samadhi is the 8th limb which is attained after you have travelled through the first seven limbs of yoga. At…
Many people are introduced to yoga through the yoga postures (or asanas). But did you know that the philosophy of yoga embodies much more than just the physical aspects? This is summarized in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, one of the most important texts on yoga, which consists of 196…
Having a morning routine that includes energizing yet simple yoga stretches is one of the best ways to get your day off to the right start. The below exercises will help you wake up your spine, detox your organs, and get your mind in the right mode to tackle the…
There are times when we all need a little motivation for our yoga practice. Either it feels especially hard to roll out our mat at all, or we struggle emotionally and mentally to sustain a yoga habit. During days like that, I tend to reach out for my journal and…
In these crazy unpredictable times, it can be so hard to maintain our normal sense of Self. We feel uncertain, scared, isolated, and alone. It’s easy to lose our way and start to think negative thoughts. This ends up becoming a rabbit hole of depression, anxiety, and fear. There is…
Many nutritional programs involve spending quite a lot on food that not everyone can handle. This article will show you how to eat healthy and organize budget-friendly meals without compromising your health. While the best dating sites are growing in popularity every day, we all want to look good to…
Finding out you have cancer may be the worst news a person can have, yet simply understanding it can and will get better is a good start in fighting the battle. Bracing for the various treatment options and the roller coaster of emotions that come with it, more and more…
Most people know that yoga is an amazing tool for improving health and flexibility, but what they do not know is that yoga is one of the most effective methods to lose weight. At a superficial level, yoga is too “gentle and slow”, the polar opposite of exercises such as…