There are things we get done each day without even trying, and a lot of times, we hardly think about them. Of course, we call these things habits. Each moment, without habits, we would have to decide what to do next, and then the next moment and so on. In that case, every morning would […]
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Pranayama is the controlling of breath to achieve specific results in the energetic body. In Sanskrit, it can be translated as “life force,” which is why it is such a vital piece of a yogi’s practice. Without pranayama, yoga can feel more like a standard exercise regime. Many yoga postures and flows become just another […]
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Meditation is a mysterious practice that has been in existence for centuries but has gained popularity in our Western culture over the last few years. Should you be picking up the practice? What’s all the buzz about? As an experienced meditation facilitator and a person with a faithful practice, I can tell you it has profound effects […]
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People all over the world are currently at home, and the gym is looking more and more like an off-limit area. However, one thing we cannot give up on is exercising. We would like to share a few ways you can try to keep fit during these challenging times and maybe come out of the […]
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Stress is described as your physical body’s physical response to a change in your environment. Stress can increase your heart rate, abdominal fat, impact sleep, cause depression and muscle tension while deteriorating your mental health when ignored. However, stress isn’t always a bad thing; it can help to keep you accountable. Even though human beings […]
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As I sit down to write this article, a wave of “to do’s” enters my brain. I am filled with a checklist of things needing completion, making it hard to be in the present moment. So, I STOP and BREATHE, using the 4-7-8 technique. Most people use this right before bedtime, but it helps me when […]
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Simply put, stress knocks your body out of homeostasis and puts your body in survival mode. Regardless of what the cause of stress may be, to our biology, stress means imminent danger. Due to this, our body will prioritize all things related to short-term survival and deprioritize all things related to long-term health and well-being. […]
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Meditation is a great way to stay mindful and focused, especially during times of uncertainty and chaos, it helps you stay connected to your truest self, and it can change your life for the better in miraculous ways. Buddhists believe that the practice of Meditation cultivates the mind, so we can receive the truest wisdom […]
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I’ve been a huge advocate and have been practicing meditation for the past 3 years now to help with my overall mental health. I wanted to change up my meditation routine and try out some different types of meditation I had never tried before. I started to do some research online when I came across […]
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Recently, more and more people want to meditate. As a meditation and Kundalini Yoga teacher, I am so happy to see this surge from people of all ages trying to learn how to meditate and reconnect to their essence. I also see many individuals making this more complicated than it is. Learning how to meditate and […]
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