Yoga is by nature a simultaneously serious pursuit and a dreamy, childlike means of relaxing and strengthening the body, mind, and spirit. We could all benefit from tapping into the whimsical, impulsive energy of childhood as we navigate today’s demanding lifestyles. Many yoga poses are named in honor of animals and nature. By taking on […]
The Northern Hemisphere’s season of fire is upon us. It’s represented by the Pitta energy force that brings long days full of bright sun and intense, searing heat. If your personal bio-physical makeup is also predominantly Pitta, then you’re dealing with a double dose of sultry sizzle. This makes it a real challenge to keep […]
A strong, heat-building yoga practice can really fire up the pitta in you. In the hot summer months, this blaze can rage out of control unless you employ a good firefighting team—which includes cooling foods—to keep it in check. Don’t get us wrong: we love pitta, and there are a lot of fiery yoga poses, […]
Yoga and journaling are powerful practices on their own. Journaling has long been used in therapeutic settings because it has been shown to help people combat depression, improve memory, manage symptoms and after-effects of trauma, and so much more. Writing is a great way to bring perspective to your challenges, get worries out of your […]
Goddess of music, art, speech, and knowledge, inventor of Sanskrit, eponym of an ancient river, and wife to not one but two famous god-husbands—this is Saraswati, from whom creativity flows like water. This powerful goddess is mentioned throughout ancient texts and is celebrated today in festivals like the Saraswati Puja (first day of spring) and […]
