Traditionally, yoga as we know it in the west (the asana and pranayama elements) were designed to help people prepare to sit for hours in meditation. After all, it's pretty tough to meditate when your leg is cramping, or you haven't been practicing breathing techniques to help you energize, relax, and stretch your lungs to their full capacity. However, "yoga" in itself is loosely translated from the Sanskrit word meaning "to yoke" or "union." Union certainly provides a solid foundation for … [Read more...] about How to Use Yoga to Accomplish Your New Year’s Resolutions
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8 Sattvic Foods to Help Balance Your Body and Mind
He who practices yoga without moderation of diet, incurs various diseases, and obtains no success.” (Gheranda Samhita 5/16) A branch cannot survive on its own. It must connect to the tree trunk and roots in order to absorb the elements and thrive in nature. Neither yoga nor Ayurveda are singular practices. They are more like branches on the tree of Vedic wisdom. In order to maintain balance, there must be a constant exchange between the individual and the universe. The way we eat, breathe, … [Read more...] about 8 Sattvic Foods to Help Balance Your Body and Mind
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