Putting a value on your peace is priceless.
Transform your energy by making healthy daily choices.
The profound meaning of Diwali and its personal significance to me.
My journey with meditation and its profound impact on my well-being and daily life.
Let’s explore why we need more rest.
We aim to improve the flexibility of hamstrings and shoulders, as well as the strength in the arms, thigh adductors, and the core. Variations are offered to develop the sense of balance on the arms. It is an exploration of your own expression in Firefly, whatever stage of life you’re in.
Mudras are highly stylized and symbolized as non-verbal communication. In this introduction to the Buddhist mudras, we will learn five Buddhist mudras and the mudras of the five wisdoms, or five Buddhas. After learning the forms and meanings of the mudras, it’s fun to observe the arts such as Buddha sculptures and paintings.
In this mantra, the 24 Mudras are practiced while chanting the Gayatri Mantra which has 24 syllables. Gayatri Mantra is dedicated to Savitri, a Vedic sun deity. Among various translations of the mantra, I introduce the first line by Tias Little and the rest of the lines by Swami Vivekananda.
Now that social media has become an extension of our own communities, a lot of negative perspectives and habits have made their way from the digital world to our real one. By becoming aware of your emotions and actions, you can get past the bad side of social media and enjoy the company of your social circle.
Forming new habits or having a different mindset can be a challenge, so how long does it take to form a new, healthy habit?
As we all come out of isolation, I find myself teetering between wanting to hang back in the world of the remote, or to bring myself deeply into community.
Preethi Dowlat is a highly-experienced yoga practitioner and instructor practicing yoga since 2000 and has trained with several renowned gurus from India. She holds a
I took Erica Valentine’s class recently and joyfully pulled a card from the inspirational card deck she had laid out in the front of the
Putting a value on your peace is priceless.
Transform your energy by making healthy daily choices.
Fully integrated, this is the end of suffering.
You are formally invited to experience the art of concentration.
Your saving grace to a high-pressured life.
Try this technique the next time you’re feeling distracted.
The baseline we create in class can invoke a sense of peacefulness that becomes the new normal.
Take it from me – don’t wait until you’re choking to recommit to your pranayama.
Alternate-nostril breathing can help you survive – and thrive – the season.
90 seconds may be what you are missing.
My 80-year-old mom took on the challenging journey with meticulous dedication, instead of her habitual resistance.
For the first time in my life, my true self was able to emerge like a lotus stuck in the mud.
Bring intention and action into your home.
Learn how the simple act of forgiving allows room for peace to enter.
Lessons on harvesting equanimity and being truly alive.
Lessons from a drive down a mountain in India.
Fearlessly shine in the forest of your life.
Shelter in place takes on a new, deeper meaning.
My unexpected cocoon of creativity – in the time of Corona.
The excitement of travel can be accessible to everyone with good communication, kindness, and patience.
Simple fixes make the best solutions; most of these are free!
A helpful guide for the aspiring, ethical traveler.
Putting a value on your peace is priceless.
The profound meaning of Diwali and its personal significance to me.
My journey with meditation and its profound impact on my well-being and daily life.
Explaining what Reiki is and debunking misconceptions.
Soothing blue like a crystal from the sea, Aquamarine is the birthstone for those born in the month of March.
Childbirth marks a very significant turning point in the life of a woman. This is a story of perseverance, growth, and love.
June babies, you have options.
Peridot may be common, but its history and benefits are otherworldly.
“Yoga on Fifth Avenue is a spiritual fake.”
A five-part world history lesson.
Introducing “Tales of the Yogini,” a new 4-part series.
The roots of aerial yoga.
Accepting what we can’t control and changing what we can.
Simple ideas to get you started
Continuing to explore joy in the monthly column, ‘Mindfulness of Emotions.’
Understanding the Sanskrit work ‘maitri,’ with the help of Pema Chodron.
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