The Breath Your breath is the basis of your life energy – as you inhale, you are nourishing your whole system with your prana shakti (your life-force), and as you exhale, you are releasing all of the...
What is yoga? In Sanskrit, the word yoga means “union”, but you need to understand that union can only be possible in the present moment – because it is an experience. But what is this union? Union means...
The Different Paths Of Yoga The Sanskrit word darshan translates in English to philosophy. The word darshan means “to see” – a way of seeing things as they are. There are different branches of philosophy, one of which is yoga. ...
Your Overall Mental Health Your mental health is based on the harmony between your outer and your inner life. The way that you function in the external world is based on the workings of your mind, and the same...
Meditation – Vedic Dhyana Dhyana is your flow of awareness in the present moment – and the present moment is the only piece of life which gives you the possibility to uplift your consciousness. The basis of your life...
What Is Health? – Part 2 In our previous article we discussed how health means balance, and this balance is determined by the way in which the tridosha – vata, pitta and kapha – are combined in each individual. We also...
What Is Health? – Part 1 Health means balance This article is Part 1 of a 2 Part Series on Ayurveda. Part 1 examines how your health is determined by the balance in your life. The definition of health according to...
Anulom Vilom: Steps & Benefits Anulom Vilom Our breath connects us to the universe. Control your mind by focusing on breath & vice versa. Anulom Vilom One important aspect during yoga is controlling your breath and focusing on the breathing...