There is a fairly consistent realization that brings western people to the spiritual path. That realization is that life is hard. It is easy to feel as though we are going through life like a stuffed dog toy being shaken …
Many factors contribute to a feeling of exhaustion in our life. Our energy level can be largely influenced by elements such as the amount of sleep we get, the food we eat, and our sense of purpose. But it is …
For centuries, eastern traditions have understood that within each body, there is something that gives it life force. A spirit or an energy that powers the physical body. It is common sense in these traditions that we cannot live without …
When we are really tired, we just want to sink back into bed and burrow under the covers. While that may sound nice in the moment, this approach often traps us further in a cycle of exhaustion. Unless you aren’t …
Human beings are strange creatures. We often find it easy to do things that harm us, but difficult to do what will benefit us. A solid commitment to practice Yoga and meditation will strengthen the body and mind, and performed …
Dhyana is the seventh limb of Patanjali’s Eight Limbed Path, and is the practice of Meditation or Contemplation. According to the Yoga Sutras, Meditation is the uninterrupted flow of concentration. In other words, meditation is the outcome of training the …
Pratyahara is usually translated into ‘withdrawl of the senses,’ however, like many Sanskrit terms, the meaning is much deeper than what we see on the surface level. The term is composed of two Sanskrit words, prati and ahara. ‘Ahara’ means …
Prāṇāyāma is a Sanskrit word often translated into ‘breath control’— however the word itself is compiled with two words. Prana, meaning life force or energy (and is often related to as the breath); and ayāma, meaning to extend or draw …
‘Yoga’ has become a buzzword that can be related to many different things for many different people. Contrary to popular belief— yoga is not just a physical exercise and you do not have to be super bendy or strong to …