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Vedic Meditation, an activity of meditation that has been practiced since ancient times. Which helps us in aligning our mind and body. Our sages and monks have been practicing it since the time so that they can completely control their minds and body. This is what gives them success. They…
"While I was extremely sceptical at first, yoga and meditation have been a game-changer for my life. My sleep is better, and I'm more focused and relaxed in my daily life. I truly believe that yoga and meditation can help so many veterans as they did for me." Stress is…
Hundreds of varieties of teas exist, from green, to white, to black and more. They all naturally contain high proportions of flavonoids, which are thought to bring down inflammation and help protect against conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Today I will be sharing a list of 12 most effective…
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Sitting down directly on the ground during meditation, without the aid of any meditation cushions can be rather uncomfortable and sometimes painful for me. My lower back protests quite a bit due to my history with lower back pains, my sitting bones hurt after a while, and my calves go…
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…
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…