For the last 35 years, the Art of Living has taught over 30 million people how to use breathing exercises to quiet the mind, reduce stress and make meditation easier—and Alternate Nostril Breathing is one of our favorites. In Sanskrit, Alternate Nostril Breathing is called Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, which translates to “subtle energy clearing breathing …
Are you practicing Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar)? Want to brighten up your experience even more? Here are some simple and practical tips that can help make your Sun Salutation experience complete and blissful. Happy Sun Saluting! Tip 1 Warm up the body before you start. It is a good idea to do some gentle warm-up …
The dreaded “spring forward” time change—how can losing one hour mess so much with your body’s 24-hour natural cycle? Just like animals, our bodies function on a circadian rhythm. Our body is in its most natural circadian rhythm when it rises and sets with the sun. It’s thrown off balance when the time is adjusted, …
Everyone wants to be successful in business and in life, but not many are aware of what success really is. Success is an attitude, not just a phenomenon. Tough situations arise in every business, every organization, and you need skills to handle them. These skills come from our inner space, our Spiritual Space, the source …
Creating any kind of artwork is a tough task. Sure, in theory, it should be simple: all you have to do is to pick up your art supplies, put your paintbrush to canvas, and produce something artsy. But what happens when your mind is plagued with countless anxious thoughts, and your creativity is weighed down …
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10 Reasons to Take A Yoga Retreat What is a yoga retreat and how is it different from the usual yoga classes? Why should I travel just to practice yoga? How do you tell a good retreat from a great one? Can a yoga retreat really heal illnesses and chronic pains? If these questions are …
We recently had the opportunity to ask co-directors of Forrest Yoga, Ana Forrest and Jose Calarco, a few questions about Forrest Yoga, ceremony, and what’s important in their lives. Q: What makes the asana practice of Forrest Yoga different from other styles of yoga?Forrest Yoga is renowned globally as a powerfully physical, internally focused ceremonial …
When life seems a bit noisy, I sometimes like to imagine the ancient yogis sitting in their Himalayan caves, the snow softly falling outside, as they meditate for long hours. Perhaps the only thing to be heard is the whoosh of the breath and the beating of the heart. I like to imagine that …
Recently a woman from out of town walked into my weekly class. “I am a yoga teacher, just visiting,” she said bouncing up and down on her toes with a furrowed frown. “I hope you are okay if I do my own thing, within reason of course.” She was probably in her sixties. And she …
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