Intro: What is The 8 Limbs of Yoga? When people speak of Yoga, the average person automatically thinks of Ashtanga Yoga postures and sequences at a studio but, this is only one element in the 8 Limbs of Yoga. Yoga’s goal is to reach Samadhi (Bliss, enlightenment, or guide to raise kundalini). This philosophy or Continue reading
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Forbidden Knowledge! What are Meridian Lines in the body?
Definition of Meridian Lines To begin, Meridian lines in the body are often referred to in both traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda. What are meridian lines in the body? They are channels or pathways through which vital energy (Qi in TCM, Prana in Ayurveda) flows. In medical terms, these meridian lines correlate loosely with Continue reading
Forbidden Knowledge: What are Marma Points in Ayurveda?
In this blog post, I’ll provide a brief overview of Ayurvedic Marma Points and their significance. I believe understanding them can benefit both your health and meditation practice. In ancient times, identifying the energies pathways became a long used healing system. Without further ado, let’s get started. Definition of Marma Points Marma points are vital Continue reading
Amazing Health Benefits of Massage
In this post, we’ll explore the powerful health benefits of massage, focusing on how massaging different areas of the body can lead to good health. We’ll also dive into the fascinating history of Marma points and Meridian Lines, ancient pathways of healing energy. By approaching the body through an Ayurvedic perspective, you’ll gain a deeper Continue reading
Don’t Go To A Vipassana Meditation Retreat!
While backpacking through India, I crossed paths with a martial artist friend at the House of Travelers Hostel in Agra. Our friendship began over a simple gesture—he offered me some boiled eggs after his workout, and I gratefully accepted. During our conversations, he mentioned attending a meditation course seven times after each fight, a practice Continue reading
Secrets Revealed: 10 Benefits of Bhastrika Pranayama
What is Bhastrika Pranayama? In Sanskrit, Bhastrika means ‘Bellow’. Since air is forcefully going in and out the lungs, it is like a Blacksmith’s Bellow. In this case, the abdominal muscles acts as the bellow and the increase in oxygen fans the internal fire hence why Bhastrika Pranayama is called the ‘Bellows Breath’. Furthermore, Bhastrika Continue reading
Kapalbhati: 9 Powerful Benefits and Easy Practice Guide
What is Kapalbhati? Kapalbhati literally means skull-shining. Kapalbhati Kapal = SkullBhaati = Glow Kapalbhati is often tossed into the pranayama group but in reality, it is considered a cleansing technique instead of a breathing technique (pranayama). Kapalbhati is also part of the 6 Shat Kriya for bodily cleansing and it focuses on cleansing the respiratory Continue reading
Powerful Breathing for Anxiety: 4 Types of Breathing
Identifying your breathing pattern and correcting it is the first step for breathing for anxiety and depression. Breathing patterns reflect emotions so imagine if we were breathing as if we had anxiety for the last 20 years. What do you think that does to the body and mind? There are 2 good breathing patterns and Continue reading
What is Yama? The First Limb of Yoga
Today we will begin to deep dive into the first limbs of yoga: Yama The first two Limbs of Yoga, Yama & Ni-Yama, are considered the 2 major pillars that form our social identity on all levels. These 2 major pillars purifies our mind, senses, and emotions; our subtle body. The first Two Limbs of Continue reading
Powerful Breathing technique for anxiety: The 8 Qualities
The breathing technique for anxiety is actually a mental checklist to calm the body. Learn to calm your nervous system and lower heart rate in a few minutes with The 8 Qualities of Breathing taught to me by my friend & Yoga Teacher Piyush. These 8 Qualities can be done at any time and place. Continue reading