The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you. Don’t go back to sleep. -Rumi By Noelle Rodriguez Magic Hour There is that magic hour right before dawn breaks and the sky turns a beautiful orange hue. The stillness is palpable as the sky turns one shade lighter after another. As if the darkness that enveloped the night sky was but a fading dream. If you pay attention, you can feel the energy in the air. It is rich and buzzing with the potential of the coming day. It’s the magic hour as vibrations … [Read more...] about How to Make the Most Out of That Magic Hour
The Rad Health Benefits of Yoga
Let’s get real for a moment Daily Cup of Yoga readers: There’s a large portion of the population who STILL think yoga is only for the hippies and the naturally flexible…s.m.h. Many of us know that yoga is so much more than that and has a growing body of research and studies proving its incredible health benefits. That’s why the new up and coming YouTube Channel, The Health Nerd, has taken a moment to break down some of the science of why yoga is so amazing. The video is aptly named The Rad … [Read more...] about The Rad Health Benefits of Yoga
A Yoga Teacher’s Review of…Pokémon Go…
By Ashley Holly McEachern Guilty as charged. Just days after Pokémon Go - Niantic and Nintendos' crowd pleasing app- hit the market, I joined my tech-nerd of a boyfriend for a walk down Toronto’s Bloor West neighbourhood, armed with a big screen iPhone and a map of my city and its lurking Pokémon. During the two hours we ended up wandering through the nooks and crannies of our neighbourhood streets, I felt a blurry collision of complete outrage for the deepening of an already technologically … [Read more...] about A Yoga Teacher’s Review of…Pokémon Go…
The Five Traditional Branches of Yoga [Infographic]
Yoga is the perfect opportunity to be curious about who you are. ~ Jason Crandell Since ancient times, yoga has been compared to a tree with different branches. These branches epitomize a unique aspect of life. However, these branches go beyond the physical practice of yoga postures and breathing techniques. Most people are acquainted with asanas and pranayamas and assume yoga is all about that. But within the realm of these branches, yoga extends beyond the obvious. Hatha Yoga, which is the … [Read more...] about The Five Traditional Branches of Yoga [Infographic]
Top Yoga Books for Mindfulness and Wellness
It's been quite a long time since I last posted about the yoga-related books I've been reading. There's no doubt that my reading habits have certainly shifted the last few years. I used to always have a book on its way in the mail, which still happens sometimes, but for the most part I've moved away from holding a physical book in my hands to reading or listening to books on whatever device happens to be nearby. I still love the feel of paper, and for some books the digital version just … [Read more...] about Top Yoga Books for Mindfulness and Wellness
4 Tips for Happy and Healthy Summer Travels
Who doesn’t love summer vacation? The chance to sit back and relax on the beach, with a cold drink in hand, is something many of us look forward to all year. Done right, traveling is the perfect way to detach and de-stress from our busy lives--but done wrong, it can leave you needing a vacation after your vacation! As a doctor, I’ve seen the damage over-indulgence can do to our minds and bodies. You don’t have to throw away all of those good habits you’ve spent so long building in the name of … [Read more...] about 4 Tips for Happy and Healthy Summer Travels
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