Tantra, which many believe to be about nothing more than having pleasurable sex, is actually about the idea of union. Tantra believes that everything is one, so the very act of unifying is sacred. This applies to uniting humans and …
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 …
In the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Asana is translated into ‘to be seated in a position that is steady but relaxed.’ Most of the time, Asana is translated as a posture, position, or seat, and today is mostly related to …
Yoga and meditation go hand in hand, in fact Yoga can be viewed as a type of meditation. When practicing the postures, we aim to stay in the present moment, with awareness of the body and mind. This can be …