Yogic and Ayurvedic Rhythms for Fall Shiva Rea and Students Yoga for Peace Mala Photo by David Young-Wolff In the In the end these things matter most: How well did you love? How fully did you live? How deeply did you let go? -Siddhartha Gautama Fall Equinox and the Season [...]
An introduction to safe use of essential oils for yoga practice. The penetrating aroma of essential oils has a powerful effect on our physiology and emotions, impacting every cell of our being. There are many ways to use aromatherapy for self-healing. By using specific essential oils in combination with our yoga, pranayama, and meditation practices, [...]
5 Stages for Developing Intellect through Vedanta In the last few decades there has been a phenomenal rise in the standard of living. However, by many measures, the quality of human life has deteriorated. At the workplace there is dissatisfaction, stress, and animosity. At home, spouses are unable to maintain harmonious relationships. Parents find it [...]
Ayurveda and the power of the breath The breath is the connecting link between the inner world of the mind and the outer world of body and environment. Meditation works by bringing an effect from the level of Being to the mind. With the breath, we bring this effect to the physical level as well. [...]
Ayurveda and the Athlete: Recovery begins with the first breath. Skateboarding the Great Wall or base jumping from Mt Everest. While these may be examples on the far end of the sport spectrum, in general, people now are chasing extreme pendulum shifts to extract as much pleasure-seeking juice out of their dopamine receptors as they [...]
“If all you do is take triphala, eventually the body will return to a state of balance.” These instructions were given to me more than once throughout my Ayurvedic education in regards to the classic blended formula triphala. It is one of the Ayurvedic powerhouses. Triphala is a must-have in the toolbox. Triphala is also [...]
A healthy heart begins with insightful nutritional choices. This health continues with the inclusion of healthy heart habits such as calming the mind through meditation, opening our heart to love, and exercising. However, making wise decisions at the table is an important place to begin. If we do not make wise decisions on our plates, [...]
Conferences and gatherings are powerful. Anyone who desires to know more about the science of Ayurveda would greatly benefit from attending the annual National Ayurvedic Medical Association- NAMA conference. Let’s look at five great reasons to attend NAMA 2015. Four days of varied educational classes, practice sessions, panel discussions, question and answer sessions and networking [...]
Simple daily practices create intentions for wellness. The holidays are known to exacerbate anxiety, stress, and an overall imbalance in one's mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Seasonal changes, financial stress, family pressure, holiday shopping, unrealistic expectations, and not being close in proximity to family and friends are some of the triggers that can cause [...]
We may take gratitude for granted, or feel it is overplayed. Yet according to the teachings of Yoga and Ayurveda, gratitude is not only essential for our well-being, it actually endows us with superpowers. Don’t just save it for Thanksgiving dinner; practice gratitude daily for greater mental health. Superpower 1: Gratitude is your Automatic Reframer [...]