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Unraveling The Science Behind Yoga’s Benefits

If there was a drug that could mimic the effects of yoga, it would probably be the world’s best-selling drug.” ~Dr. P. Murali Doraiswamy, M.D. Thought this was a pretty interesting interview with John Denninger, a psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School, who led a five-year study that revealed how yoga and meditation practice affect genes and brain activity in the chronically stressed. It’s science, people! … [Read more...] about Unraveling The Science Behind Yoga’s Benefits

Soul Freedom and How it Relates to Your Real-World Life

Could you live free? Really, truly, free. It’s a question that, these days, a lot of people are answering ‘yes’ to. Yes, we can be who we truly want to be. Yes, we can live outside the 9 to 5 box. Yes, we can create a reality that’s reflective of our dreams. Here are five living proofs of real-world soul freedom, and how all of it relates to yoga, Tantra, your intrinsic soul desires, and moksha. 5 PROOFS OF REAL-WORLD SOUL FREEDOM Chris Gillebeau, author of The Art of Non-Conformity. Living … [Read more...] about Soul Freedom and How it Relates to Your Real-World Life

A Different Remembrance Day

Here’s my baby Harrison–he’s three months old this week! [Editor's note: When I read this guest post by Matthew Remski, it brought to mind some of the feelings I have about parenting and being a father.  We also just had our third child, Harrison, a few months ago. It's a full-time job just staring at his cuteness!  This post spoke to me about being a better parent everyday and I think it will speak to some of you.  Please check out and support Matthew and Michael Stone's indiegogo crowdfunding … [Read more...] about A Different Remembrance Day

What Will You Do with Your One, Precious Life?

One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular.”  ~Tony Robbins  Today, promise to live more from intention and less from habit. Get clear on your key intentions for this one, precious life. Let go of half-hearted statements and declare your wishes to the universe. Be direct. Use I am statements such as: I AM CONFIDENT. I AM COURAGEOUS. … [Read more...] about What Will You Do with Your One, Precious Life?

Yoga and Transitions

I have never been good at transitions. I like to rush through Surya Namaskaras, getting hot and sweaty, without taking a moment to breathe in between. I used to cry every night before a major trip or event. I’ve been known to have a complete life meltdown conveniently placed in the midst of a (sometimes: every) seasonal change. Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga, points to transitional periods, in seasons especially, as crucial opportunities to find balance in our lives. According to Dr. … [Read more...] about Yoga and Transitions