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Book Review: Finding Real Yoga by Daren Black
In Finding Real Yoga, Daren Black offers a compelling and deeply personal journey into the heart of yoga, not just as a physical practice, but as a spiritual and philosophical path. Far from being a conventional how-to manual on postures and sequences, th ... -
Prana in a Jar: How to Grow, Harvest, and Prepare Sprouts
Freshly sprouted legumes and seeds are nutritional powerhouses, offering an impressive boost in vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. Sprouts are also high in prana, subtle life force energy. Higher prana levels lead to better overall health. Sprouts are easy ... -
Weekly Wisdom: What are Mantras?
What are mantras? Mantras are specific vibrations. They're very powerful. They are the link between the material world and the subtle level of spiritual existence. They're called mantras because they're the link. Silence is a power source M ... -
Yoga Beyond the Body: The Spiritual Significance of Anantasana
Anantasana is a favorite pose for many yogis and yoginis, and understanding the beautiful mythology behind this pose can take you deep into its practice and its benefits. Ananta is the one beyond time, the ultimate witness, the upholder and protector of ... -
The Art of Relaxation: Start with a Digital Detox Today
Why do a digital detox? This question can be answered with a series of questions. Are you feeling stressed? Does time on social media leave you feeling anxious? Are you having difficulty falling asleep? Do you feel frustrated and less satisfied with t ... -
Weekly Wisdom: Can the Mind Heal Everything?
The factory that manufactures a car also has the ability to fix the car, most of the time. If it's so totally damaged, they'll say, “No, we can't fix it. You have to redo everything.“ Like that, certain diseases can definitely be healed by ... -
Straw Breathing: Anxiety Solutions Anyone Can Practice
Even though you may not have noticed consciously, the breath-mind connection is very powerful. Think about it: What's the first thing you do when feeling anxious and your heart racing? Deep breathing. When you’re restless, sleepless, and nervous befo ... -
Wheel Pose: Gain Flexibility, Open the Heart, Release Sadness
Wheel pose, also called Full Wheel pose or Upward-Facing Bow pose, is a back-bending posture. It opens up your chest and tones your thighs, abdomen, and arms. In fact, practicing the Wheel pose will engage your entire body. As a heart-opening stretch, thi ... -
Are You Meditating or Sleeping? Understanding the Key Differences
If you are reading this, you have probably wondered if that deep meditation experience was actually an experience of deep sleep. Is there any way you can be sure you were meditating and not sleeping? Yes! Let’s start by defining meditation. What is medit ... -
Corpse Pose: Shavasana Gives Deep Yogic Rest for the Whole Body
Corpse Pose, or Shavasana (Shuh-VAH-SUN-aa), is a restorative posture, lying flat on your yoga mat, that provides deep relaxation and rest for the body and mind. It gets its name from the Sanskrit words shava, meaning corpse, and asana, meaning pose. Corp ...
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