December 22, 2021

Fish Pose

Fish pose is a back bending yoga pose that’s usually done near the end of a class. This is because it’s an incredibly deep bend that requires the spine to be correctly warmed up. It’s also been known to be done in the middle of a class but only when the class is catered specifically to the pose and therefore...

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December 21, 2021

Herbs to Assist in Meditation

Herbs are ancient tools that have been used for their energetic properties for years. They are often also used to cultivate stillness, which can be difficult to attain by oneself. Anyone who has tried meditation or meditation in yoga can understand that finding stillness is not easy. Whilst the point of meditation is to quiet a busy mind and learn...

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December 19, 2021

Upward Boat Pose

Upward boat pose is better known as full boat pose because it’s the hardest version of boat pose. In most classes, a half boat pose variation is practiced because people don’t have the flexibility or core strength yet for full boat pose. It takes a lot of strengthening and stretching before this pose is easily held. That’s what makes the...

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December 6, 2021

Ways To Invoke the Goddess Kali Through Yoga

In Hindu mythology, Goddess Kali is a female deity who is represented by her dark skin. She is naked and wears a mala (garland) of 108 human skulls. Since Hinduism believes in reincarnation, these are representative of the memories of different births. Her blood-red tongue symbolizes the rajo guna (passion and movement) which is central to all creative activities. The...

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December 5, 2021

The Definitive Guide to Nadis: In-Depth Guide to Energy Channels in Your Body

When someone begins talking about energy, most people think of typical forms of energy that are commonly used in the modern day. The modern world uses energy in so many innovative ways, we’ve got used to viewing energy this way. There are other forms of energy though, and ones that are just as powerful if not more. One conversation about...

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December 4, 2021

Practicing Aparigraha: No Possessiveness

The theoretical knowledge of yoga is of very little use if we do not practice the principles in our daily lives. When Patanjali wrote ‘The Yoga Sutras’, life and times were very different from what it is today. Mankind has progressed and we now live in a world where technology reigns supreme. While our lives have gotten more comfortable over...

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December 3, 2021

Spiritual Meaning of White Feathers

White feathers are a beautiful item that comes from nature. They are seen in many stories and movies to represent a spiritual item. They are also known to be a very strong omen, a spiritual token, from the universe. There are good and bad omens in the world, which usually foresee and forewarn about the future. There are so many...

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December 2, 2021

Powerful Yoga Poses to Release Strong Emotions

Child’s Pose How To: Start by sitting on your heels and knees, with your toes pointing to the long sides of your mat.  Bring your knees to the edges of your mat and start to walk your hands to the top of your mat. Spread your fingers wide Press your forehead down, press your palms down  Take a deep breath...

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November 15, 2021

How To Practice ‘No Judgement’ In Yoga

The second verse of Patanjali’s ‘Yoga Sutra’ is perhaps the most important one: ‘Yoga is the cessation of fluctuations of the mind.’ Many practitioners think that practicing asanas (yogic posture) or pranayama (yogic breathing) is practicing yoga. But this is incorrect. We practice these things to be able to bring stillness to our minds. It is only when the mind...

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November 14, 2021

What is Yin Yang Yoga?

The terms Yin and Yang are common ones, but they’re not heard often in the yoga world. Many yogis have heard and know that Yin is a style of restorative yoga but are confused as to what Yang yoga would be, or if Yin and Yang yoga is simply one thing. In order to understand what Yin and Yang yoga...

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