‘Every action generates a force of energy that returns to us in like kind’ – Swami Vivekananda The environment and climate change are a hot topic of conversation right now, from forest fires to flash floods, fast fashion and carbon emissions. But what about alcohol? Have you ever considered the environmental impact your favourite glass […]
Being aware of the impact of alcohol on our mind and body, both short term and long term, allows us to drink and socialize more mindfully. Essentially, drinking with a sense of balance, sipping, savoring and developing a sense of awareness. Inserting a sense of ritual when consuming alcohol can help you ease into a […]
1) Mental Benefits– Yoga can be very effective and developing coping skills and reaching a more positive outlook on life. Regular Yoga practice creates mental clarity and calmness, relieve stress patterns, increases our body awareness, relaxes the mind and concentration. 2) Physical benefits of yoga:– Yoga improves strength, flexibility, calmness and balance. reduce low back […]
I grew up round yoga. My mother helped open a few the early studios in Los Angeles within the ’90s and early 2000s. I performed sports activities the complete time and genuinely thought yoga was simply stretching. Then, after graduating school, I attempted it. I used to be drawn to the bodily problem. I used […]
The power of ritual and ceremony should not be overlooked—especially for the modern yogi. Much of our lives these days are spent running around, and as a result it’s critical to set aside time to slow down and connect to your self and your spirit with intention. A Sacred Ritual A daily journaling ritual where […]
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, but what would happen if you took many steps… instead of just one? A new study published in March in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience suggests that changing just one old habit at a time might be an outmoded way of thinking. For those of us […]
My regular yoga practice is just that: regular. I will happily do the same exact practice every morning for months, changing things only ever so slightly over time. This enables me to see the subtle shifts in my practice and myself that occur as a result. But as much as I thrive on routine, even […]
As we begin a new year, January is always the perfect month to set our intentions and become more mindful. It is especially a great month to become more mindful about what we are putting into our bodies. We have the tendency to overdo it during the festive season with more parties, catching up with […]
There are dozens of well-documented and undisputed benefits of yoga practice: improved flexibility, balance, reduced stress and anxiety, improved depression, and many others. But let’s be honest – the majority of people in the Western world who take up yoga these days have a primary goal of losing weight and getting in shape. Is there […]
Yoga mat bag can be any duffel bag with an adequate number of pockets and storage compartments to put all yoga accessories. Heaps of manufacturers these days produce distinctive bags designed for yoga. Initially you can get by with only loose-fitting clothing, however, as the time goes by your requirement for more accessories will rise. […]