Complete Guide to Mudras: Benefits and Use in Yoga, Meditation & Chakra Balancing
You may have seen hands and fingers take an interesting shape or form during yoga practice or meditation. The likes of hands in prayer position before Surya Namaskar or connecting the thumb and index fingers of both hands in meditation? Like other practices in yoga, they have purpose and significance. Read on to find out more about mudras!
Sanskrit Mantras to Uplift Your Practice & LifeÂ
Mantras are sounds or phrases typically used at the start and end of a yoga class. They bring you into a state of serenity and presence. Learn more about the benefits, key mantras for yoga and how to pronounce them.
The Essential Guide to Continuing Education for Yoga Teachers
Continuing education helps you, as a yoga teacher, stay up to date with the constantly evolving yoga knowledge and practices. Read more on why continued education is essential and what to look for in a course.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Online Yoga Teacher Training
Online yoga teacher training can improve your yoga knowledge and abilities, all within the comfort of your home. But is it worth it? Here I share the pros and cons, how to choose and answers to common questions.
The Concept of Leisure in Light of Yoga Philosophy
The concept of leisure does not easily invoke the association with yoga philosophy or spirituality. In my experience, however, it is an essential pillar for a joyful and fruitful life. We experience leisure by engaging in activities that help us unwind and relax. Leisure holds an important place in our lives during the householder stage. According to ancient Indian scriptures, human life should be divided into four stages.
Relationships in Light of Yoga Philosophy
Humans are social beings. Our relationships directly influence our happiness and health. There are numerous studies that show that people with a supportive network of loving relationships live longer and healthier. At the same time, most relationships also challenge us. Learn about the wisdom ancient yoga philosophy offers us for creating happy relationships.
Life Hack: Follow These 5 Steps to Be More Present In Your Daily Life
People are constantly seeking ways to better manage stress and feel more peace and happiness in their daily lives. The way we get there is to be more present. Meditation and mindfulness practices are beneficial for cultivating more presence in our daily lives. But before we even address these tools, we need to address the main obstacle holding us back from staying present: our thoughts.
A Fulfilling Career in Light of Yogic Principles
Whatever your career, your productivity looks like. You spend a lot of time every day, every week, every year on it. Therefore, according to my teachings of the 6 Pillars of a Happy Life, in order to experience a fulfilling and happy life, we must choose our career and the way we do our work wisely.
Holistic Health in Light of Yogic Philosophy
In my experience, lasting happiness is not possible with poor health. In this article, I aim to build a bridge between what yoga philosophy teaches us about happiness and the tools yoga philosophy gives us for complete health.
The Four Seasons of Life- How to Adapt & Thrive
Just like nature, you have four seasons of life. Life’s not always full of sunshine and abundance. It comes and goes. But so does the dark days. Learn how to adapt and thrive in all seasons of your life.
Crown Chakra: Tapping into the Divine Energy of Sahasrara Chakra
The Sanskrit word Sahasrara means 'thousand' or 'infinite'. The Sahasrara Chakra is located at the top of the head and is also known as the Crown Chakra. Sahasrara is the final chakra that creates a strong connection with the supreme Self. The awakening of the Crown Chakra means a universal flow of energy and spiritual enlightenment. It is represented by pure white light or violet color.
