By Callie Morrocco What is the relation between mindfulness and sustainability and how mindfulness contributes to an eco-conscious lifestyle? Mindfulness and sustainability are more integrated than you think. This is because mindfulness is the practice of becoming completely aware of the present moment. When we are in...
By: Callie Morrocco Have you noticed the increasing rate at which our society is using technology? It’s linked to your house, car, business, social life and so much more. You might be thinking that this is a bad thing, but I’m here to argue that there are...
By: Sue Van Raes As a yogi myself, I wanted to share with you some pretty cool {cutting edge} science today that directly relates to yoga and some important benefits of the mind-body connection. This research will enforce that daily practice (of sorts) assists you in...
By: Arielle Schwartz What brings you to your mat? Many of us come seeking peace of mind and the inner calm that yoga offers. Often, this longing arises out of a need to counteract the fast paced, focused, and sometimes competitive aspects of daily living. Nonetheless,...
By: David McConaghay It is an innate human impulse to gather in groups to celebrate, to grieve, and to exchange experiential wisdom. Festivals and funerals have been an integral component of the human story from the very beginning. We are social beings at heart, and as such...
By: Sue Van Raes “THE AUTHENTIC SELF IS THE SOUL MADE VISIBLE" If you are like a lot of yogis out there, you likely want to bring your yoga practice to everything you do. Because our time on our mats turns us back to our true authentic...
By: David McConaghay The beloved monkey-god Hanuman is a central hero of the epic Ramayana, the story of Prince Rama, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and representation of the perfectly moral man. Most interpretations of the tale laud Hanuman for burning the beautiful city...
By: Dr. Arielle Schwartz When you feel overextended or have lost a sense of yourself, where do you turn? Most often, I turn to my yoga mat and the predictability of a practice breathing in rhythm and flow. But, as the days get warmer with the...
By: Dayna Seraye You probably chant the mantra OM regularly in your yoga classes and/or home practice. But do you have a sense of the rich meaning and symbolism in this not-so-simple two letter word? In this post I am going to share with you some of...
By: Kaci Yoh This is the first post of a 7-part series mapping the chakra system established in yogic texts dating back to 1500 B.C. The practice of yoga; including asana, mantra, meditation, and pranayama, is one way to access and balance the chakras. In this...