“Health is not mere absence of disease. It is the dynamic expression of life”
– Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Many of us begin a yoga practice to improve our physical condition and relieve stress. Then the after-class euphoria becomes more and more noticeable, and we start to ask, “Why do I feel so good? What is happening within to generate this feeling of well-being?” Val Spies shares her thoughts on the chakra and kosha systems of the yogic …
At OM Yoga Center we practice a form of yoga called vinyasa, which is a series of flowing movement sequences coordinated with rhythmic breathing. We approach the vinyasa style with great attention to detail, especially regarding alignment, to ensure that students do not get injured and that they get the most benefit out of their …
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Yoga teachers Brahmani Liebman and Jashoda Edmunds talk about living a spiritual life and their continued inquiry into the practice of Yin Yoga and the Energetic & Contemplative qualities. How these show up on our mat, our cushion, and in our lives. Experience true calm and clarity through Yin and Gentle Active Yoga, mindfulness meditation, …
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You’re passionate about the practice. You’ve received yoga’s abundant gifts through your time on the mat. Maybe the gifts have flowed off the mat too and into your daily life. Perhaps you’ve been inspired to share what you’ve learned, or enhance your local community with the benefits of yoga. Or it maybe it’s that …
The power and importance of sleep can’t be ignored by anyone. Sleep is valuable for the mind to rejuvenate and for the body cells to repair themselves. The right amount and quality of sleep greatly enhance the experience of daily life. Simply take a few minutes at the end of the day to center …
Yoga for Sleep: 5 Poses for Better Rest at Night for Body and Mind Read More »
Are you practicing Sun Salutations? Want to brighten up your experience even more? Here are some simple and practical tips that can help make your Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar) experience complete and blissful. Happy Sun Saluting! Tip 1: Warm up the body before you start Surya Namaskar It is a good idea to do some …
Yoga and Ayurveda are two inseparable sister sciences that stem from the Vedas. While the former leads us towards optimal physical health, the latter nourishes our spiritual connection. While both are incredibly helpful on their own, their true potential is only realized when they are combined. For example, an Ayurvedic lifestyle without a yoga practice …
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Yoga at work. Everyone’s doing it — including Forbes, Apple, Google, Nike, and probably every pro sports team you can think of. But why? And should you do yoga in your office? Studies show that yoga at work brings a number of really important benefits. Some are personal to each employee, improving their overall health …
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Of yoga’s many known benefits, one is particularly interesting to people who play sports or train in athletics. Physiological studies show that yoga can directly improve athletic performance; and it does this in a few different ways. Professional sports teams now often hire a yoga teacher to support their training; footballers, basketball players, climbers, …
Although many don’t consciously realize it, sound holds the key to soothing our souls. The best musicians take us from the peaks of elation to the depths of sorrow. They can fire us up to dance or exercise and lull us into deep states of meditation and healing. For that reason, a great soundtrack is …
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