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Here are powerful 5 mantras for you to try to help start you japa meditation practice.

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Awareness of the six pramanas is a vital step toward stilling the whirlpools of the mind. Learn how the mind functions through the lens of...

Yoga for Anxiety and Depression: 5 Effective Poses That Can Help Curb the Negativity Yoga for Anxiety and Depression: 5 Effective Poses That Can Help Curb the Negativity Yoga for Anxiety and Depression: 5 Effective Poses That Can Help Curb the Negativity Yoga for Anxiety and Depression: 5 Effective Poses That Can Help Curb the Negativity


Anxiety and Depression effect millions of adults across the world. Try these 5 essential poses to help combat the mental negativity and...

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Stress and anxiety have a way of controlling your life. Meditation can change that. Learn how to calm your mind and find relief.

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The never-ending disturbances caused by smart phones and technology necessitates the revival of one of life’s lost arts: concentration....

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Meditating helps us to come out of autopilot and see our inner workings for what they are. Here are three ways you may find a meditation...

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Here are some pranayama that are recommendable for working with anxiety. Using them can be preventative measures to keep your anxiety in...

The Benefits of Yoga and The Vagus Nerve The Benefits of Yoga and The Vagus Nerve The Benefits of Yoga and The Vagus Nerve The Benefits of Yoga and The Vagus Nerve


The vagus nerve is important to talk about when we are considering the benefits of yoga because it controls an important part of the...

3 Easy Steps to a More Positive You 3 Easy Steps to a More Positive You 3 Easy Steps to a More Positive You 3 Easy Steps to a More Positive You


Happy Positive Thoughts Day! Here's how to use meditation, positive affirmations, and yoga to train your mind to think more positively.

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Yoga not only strengthens the body, but also the mind. Here's just some of the ways yoga helps build your mental strength.

The Freedom in Letting Go The Freedom in Letting Go The Freedom in Letting Go The Freedom in Letting Go


Letting go can be a challenge, especially if what we are trying to let go of is painful. Learn about the benefits of surrender and finding...

Yogas Chitta Vritti Nirodha: Patanjali's Definition of Yoga, Explained Yogas Chitta Vritti Nirodha: Patanjali's Definition of Yoga, Explained Yogas Chitta Vritti Nirodha: Patanjali's Definition of Yoga, Explained Yogas Chitta Vritti Nirodha: Patanjali's Definition of Yoga, Explained


Patanjali defines yoga as 'yogas chitta vritti nirodha,' but what does that really mean? Here's a break down of Patanjali's famous...

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Dharana, the sixth limb of yoga, is the practice of maintaining focus on something, as a means of making the mind stable and binding body,...

Trauma Informed Mindfulness: Why Meditation May Not Be Helpful Trauma Informed Mindfulness: Why Meditation May Not Be Helpful Trauma Informed Mindfulness: Why Meditation May Not Be Helpful Trauma Informed Mindfulness: Why Meditation May Not Be Helpful


For someone who has experienced trauma, being mindful could potentially bring observations of repetitive traumatic thoughts or memories....

National Meditation Day: The Fringe Benefits of Meditation National Meditation Day: The Fringe Benefits of Meditation National Meditation Day: The Fringe Benefits of Meditation National Meditation Day: The Fringe Benefits of Meditation


We all know meditation is good for you, but there are many more benefits that people don't know about! In honour of National Meditation Day...

Stress vs Self-Care: How to Elicit the Relaxation Response Stress vs Self-Care: How to Elicit the Relaxation Response Stress vs Self-Care: How to Elicit the Relaxation Response Stress vs Self-Care: How to Elicit the Relaxation Response


Our bodies are equipped with an exceptional counterbalance to the toll of life’s stresses: the relaxation response. Here's how to trigger...

Detoxing From Stimulation: Learning Patience and Trust Through Vipassana Meditation Detoxing From Stimulation: Learning Patience and Trust Through Vipassana Meditation Detoxing From Stimulation: Learning Patience and Trust Through Vipassana Meditation Detoxing From Stimulation: Learning Patience and Trust Through Vipassana Meditation


Vipassana meditation is considered to be one of India’s oldest techniques for meditation. Here's what you can expect from a Vipassana...

The Meaning of Moksha The Meaning of Moksha The Meaning of Moksha The Meaning of Moksha


To reach moksha all we need to do to find peace and purpose in this life is to remember that we are more than just a physical body. But how...

The Best Meditation Style to Help Bring You into Balance The Best Meditation Style to Help Bring You into Balance The Best Meditation Style to Help Bring You into Balance The Best Meditation Style to Help Bring You into Balance


While all meditations are tools for reaching liberation, they aren’t equivalent. Every one fits different styles better. Here's a look at...