Chakras are entry gates of the aura. Within the physical body resides a spiritual body that contains the chakras. The word Chakra in Sanskrit translates to wheel or disc. The chakras are centers of activity that receive, assimilate and express life force energy. They are responsible for each person’s physical, mental, and spiritual functions. They […]
Beginning to meditate can be very challenging for some. Sitting or laying still for an extended period of time and trying to focus on breath without getting distracted is not something that can instantly be accomplished. It takes practice. Here are a few tips to help you experience deep meditation: Calm your body and breath: […]
Practicing yoga and mindfulness meditation can improve brain function and increase energy levels, according to a recent study by the University of Waterloo. The study results show that practicing just 25 minutes of Hatha yoga or mindfulness meditation per day can boost the brain’s executive functions, cognitive abilities linked to behavior and emotional responses, thinking […]
Many people go into the practice of yoga with the aim to gain strength and flexibility. You see yogis with muscular arms and cores and very flexible limbs and maybe that is what you are after. You start to learn poses, such as downward dog, chaturangas, child’s pose, forward folds and so on. When the […]
Sanskrit is the primary language of Hinduism and is commonly used in yoga to define poses and practices. Here are a few of the most common Sanskrit words you may hear during yoga class, along with their meanings: Namaste: This word is the most commonly used in the yoga practice. It means the divine light […]
Sanskrit is the primary language of Hinduism and is commonly used in yoga to define poses and practices. Here are a few of the most common Sanskrit words you may hear during yoga class, along with their meanings: Namaste: This word is the most commonly used in the yoga practice. It means the divine light […]
There are a variety of meditation techniques that work and, of course, what works best for you should be based on what you are most comfortable with. With that said, here are a few meditation techniques to consider: Focus on the breath and the repetition of the breath. The awareness of each and every breath […]
The people of Thailand have a Buddhist tradition dating back thousands of years. Mindfulness-based meditation is a traditional Buddhist practice using observation of the present moment as the primary and central focus. It is also a technique used to manage distracting thoughts and feelings by concentrating on the details and sensations of the present moment. […]
Thai yoga or Thai yoga bodywork is a combination of three modalities: traditional Thai massage, yoga, and physiotherapy. Thai yoga is also referred to as Thai massage, Thai yoga massage, Thai yoga therapy, Thai therapeutics, Thai medical massage and more. Just as there are many branches to yoga, there are many different approaches and labels […]
Sleep deprivation and stress can together develop into a vicious cycle. It is common to have trouble falling asleep due to worries and anxiety. A night of insufficient sleep can add to the stress of the following day. It can easily become a pattern. Yoga can be a gentle and restorative way to relax the […]
