The Energetic and Spiritual Significance of Hair in Yogic Practices
The Energetic and Spiritual Significance of Hair in Yogic Practices. I often wonder: What's the significance of turbans for Kundalini Yoga
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Jun 12, 20233 min read
International Yoga Day 2023: When, Why, and What Are We Celebrating?
International Yoga Day is a global phenomenon celebrated on June 21st each year. Since its inception in 2015, it has grown into an annual...
Apr 29, 20233 min read
Prakriti and Vikruti: Exploring the Ancient Wisdom of Ayurveda and Yoga
In Ayurveda, Prakriti is often referred to as our natural constitution, or the unique balance of the three doshas - Vata, Pitta, and Kapha -
Apr 17, 20235 min read
The 5 Stages of Mind in Yoga Philosophy: Understanding Your Consciousness
One of the core concepts in the Yoga Sutras is the idea of samyama, which refers to the process of concentration, meditation, and absorption
Apr 4, 20234 min read
Lunar Yoga: How to align our yoga practice with The Moon Cycle
The connection between the moon and yoga lies in the principles of Ayurveda and the ancient Indian system of medicine and wellness. Ayurveda
Apr 1, 20232 min read
Exploring Sattva Guna: The Quality of Calm and Contentment
Sattva Guna is one of the three gunas, or qualities of nature, that are believed to influence all aspects of existence. Sattva Guna is the q
Apr 1, 20233 min read
Exploring Rajas Guna: The Active and Passionate Force
In the philosophy of yoga, the concept of gunas refers to the three fundamental qualities or energies that make up everything in the univers
Apr 1, 20232 min read
Exploring Tamas Guna: The Lazy & Unmotivated
Tamas Guna is characterized by heaviness, dullness, and lethargy. It is associated with darkness, ignorance, and delusion. Individuals with
Apr 1, 20234 min read
The Gunas & Ayurveda: Are You Being Sattva, Rajas or Tamas?
In Ayurveda, the three Gunas play a significant role in understanding individual constitutions and designing personalized treatments. Ayurve
Mar 30, 20233 min read
The Differences Between Hatha & Ashtanga
Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga are two popular forms of yoga that have similar practices, yet differ in their approach and ultimate goals. Hat
Mar 30, 20239 min read
Pancha Vayus: Our Five Internal Winds
Each of the Pancha Vayus is associated with a specific area of the body, and imbalances or blockages in these energy centers can lead to phy
Mar 29, 20234 min read
Granthis: The Three Energetic Knots
The concept of Granthis, or "knots" in Sanskrit, origins from the ancient Indian system of spiritual practices and is mentioned in various H
Mar 28, 20232 min read
What is Samyama?
The sanskrit word Samyama translates to binding together and is the combined practice of Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation) and Sa
Mar 28, 20234 min read
The Kleshas Explained: The Poisons of Your Mind
Klesha translates to poison in Sanskrit and refers to the obstacles which are preventing you from enlightenment. Practicing yoga by meditati
Mar 26, 20231 min read
Ashtanga Opening & Closing mantra
The Ashtanga opening mantra is usually called the Vande Gurunam mantra and the Ashtanga closing mantra, Mangala Mantra. These ancient mantra
Mar 22, 20232 min read
Asana Yoga Sanskrit Glossary
Challenge yourself to practice memorizing the basic sanskrit words to easier follow along (or teach) a yoga sequence. This glossary is a...
Mar 21, 20235 min read
Pancha Kosha - The Five Koshas Explained
According to Vedantic philosophy, it is believed that we have five energy layers, Panch Koshas, where pancha translates to five in Sanskrit.
Mar 21, 20233 min read
Summary of The Eight Limbs of Yoga
Learn about the traditional yogic lifestyle by exploring this summary of the eight limbs yoga. These eight limbs origins from the ancient...
Oct 20, 20224 min read
Hatha Yoga Pradiprika
Hatha Yoga Pradipika is an ancient text on Hatha Yoga, believed to have been composed by Swami Swatmarama in the 15th century CE. It is a co
Oct 12, 20227 min read
The five Niyamas: Practiced in Everyday Life
The Niyamas are the second limb of Patanjali's Eight Limbs of Yoga, which focus on personal observances and internal practices. There are fi
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