The Noble Eightfold Path is a key teaching in Buddhism. It is the fourth Noble Truth and it sets up the foundations of living a spiritual life in the Buddhist religion. Though at first The Eightfold Path of Buddhism may seem like a complex topic, it is actually much more simple when broken down into … Read more
If you have some understanding of Buddhism, you will know that symbolism is a very important part of the religion. Eight symbols in particular are extremely important in Buddhism. These symbols are called the Eight Auspicious Symbols and they help to represent the transient universe. They are also known as Ashtamangala. These symbols are at … Read more
You may have been told as a child that it takes fewer muscles to smile than it does to frown. Our face is made up of 43 muscles in total, and these are controlled by the seventh cranial nerve – also known as the facial nerve. Our facial muscles often mirror our inner stress and … Read more
A Bosu ball can bring many health benefits and is often sought after amongst fitness enthusiasts in particular. Not only can they be a great addition to workouts, but they can also bring health benefits to individuals who are currently recovering from lower limb injuries. Introducing the use of a Bosu ball into your daily … Read more
Many types of yoga practice involve cleansing the chakras, and after getting the breathing right, many practitioners consider it one of the more important elements of the yoga experience. Once you’ve found something as beneficial in your life as chakra cleansing, it’s only natural to want to share what you’ve learned with others and pay … Read more
With the popularity of yoga increasing year by year, you probably know something about the discipline, and may even practice it yourself. What you may not have heard about, however, is the relatively new practice of aerial yoga. Aerial yoga started to become known as a practice in 2007, and since then, has started to … Read more
Love is often a word that gets thrown around a lot. Many different people have their own definitions of the word and what love means to them. A lot of those definitions however have the same commonly used words to define love; passion, cherish, connection, devotion, fondness, value, treasure, attachment, tenderness, admiration and pleasurable. Love … Read more
If you want to know how to clean your yoga mat and make your own organic yoga mat cleaner, this post is for you! Why is it important to clean our yoga mats? Yoga practice can be hard work, and while we reach new heights through sweat (and sometimes tears), the yoga mats really take … Read more
Meditation is a mindfulness skill that takes practice like any other. Exercising the mind is just as important as exercising the body. It takes consistent practice to perfect your style and feel comfortable searching your mind. But what if your body just isn’t cooperating? The process of meditating is straightforward and simple, right? Just close … Read more
Jon Kabat-Zinn is the person most responsible for bringing the concepts of mindfulness and mindfulness meditation into the popular culture. Jon was born in New York City in 1944. When he was preschool age he attended the Museum of Modern Art, he believes this was a building block to choosing his professional path. In Massachusetts, … Read more
You may have seen symbols in your yoga class or studio and you have no idea what the meaning is behind them. These symbols may be seen on wall hangings, tattoos, clothing, pendants and on other things around the yoga class or studio. Yoga isn’t exactly a religion, but it has aspects from religions such … Read more
There are many concepts in the Buddhist religion that can sometimes be a little bit difficult to explain. High up on the list of tricky concepts is the concept of Samsara. In Buddhism, the term Samsara refers to the continuous cycle of birth, existence and death. It is something that affects all living things – … Read more
Whether you’re a full-time yoga lover or are just dipping your toes into the world of the craft, the correct clothing is a must-have. Yoga is a very nimble and slow-paced sport; however, this doesn’t make the necessity of the right clothing any more important. In some ways, it makes it all the more important. … Read more
Regardless of whether you are a beginner or an expert in Yoga, depending on the type of Yoga you practice, you are going to sweat a lot. And if you’ve ever taken a Hot Yoga or Bikram Yoga class you know just how much you can sweat during a yoga class! Even with regular non heated yoga classes, … Read more
Like any new habit, adding self-care into your life can seem hard to figure out at first. When I started trying to take better care of myself I was wondering how to manage to find the time in my day and be consistent with self care as a habit. One of the best ways to … Read more
Did you know that what you do tonight will impact how happy and successful you are tomorrow? Having a good evening “success ritual” (aka self care ritual) tonight, will set you up for success for tomorrow. There are a few essential self care rituals you should do to improve your day tomorrow. They all work together … Read more
Does any of this sound familiar? You got a trainer to write up a gym workout plan for you, but you just can’t stick to it You got yourself a running buddy to motivate you to run, but you still skip days all the time You paid $500 for a gym membership, thinking that the … Read more
Okay, today I’m writing about something new and different. Are you ready….AFFIRMATIONS! The way these work, is to find some privacy and read the entire page aloud. What are Affirmations? Daily affirmations are simple and positive statements that help keep your conscious and unconscious mind focused on a positive direction. They can help you make … Read more
Kombucha first originated in China more than 2000 years ago. Over the past few years, it gained recognition in the United States because of its potential health benefits and unique taste. It is a probiotic fizzy and fermented drink. The “Hard” version has a longer and different fermentation process that results in it becoming slightly alcoholic. … Read more
I first stumbled across kefir years ago when I was visiting a friend in Latvia. She encouraged me to try this “feel good milk drink” so I took a tentative sip. I’ll admit, I was pretty taken aback at the sour flavor, but once I did some further research into the health benefits of kefir, … Read more
Yoga is about getting in touch with your inner self, your mind, and your body. For this reason, yoga is really open and accessible to everyone. Yoga is often intimidating to beginners because their is so much to learn and new things to take in. For example, you might be in a crowded class surrounded … Read more
Mushin is a state of mind. It is where the mind, the conscious mind is absent and the unconscious mind is at one with the cosmos. Bruce Lee, martial artist and actor said it perfectly when he described the process of achieving mushin as the way water flows: “Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless like … Read more
In recent years, the topic of a Growth Mindset has become very popular. Some say that understanding this concept is the key to success in life and being able to thrive under adversity. And the truth is, this is one of the few topics that is based on decades of academic research and is not … Read more
