AYURVEDA • MEDITATION • YOGA • WISDOM • RECIPES

AYURVEDA • MEDITATION • YOGA • WISDOM • RECIPES

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Yoga for Sciatica

Yoga for Sciatica

Is low back pain giving you sleepless nights? Is changing positions from sitting to standing more challenging than it used to be? Is your leg feeling some nagging discomfort too? Did I hit a nerve? If I did, it was probably the sciatic one, and you may be experiencing sciatica. Sciatica is not a word

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Gurudev's Guide to Happiness

Gurudev’s Guide to Happiness

All the world’s scriptures talk about great happiness because they know that is everyone’s ultimate quest. Happiness is not related to what we have or don’t have. It is simply our state of mind. Happiness is not a commodity that you can buy somewhere. It is present where you are, right here and right now.

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How to Practice Maha Bandhas

What are Bandhas?

In yoga, think of bandhas as physical and subtle ‘locks’ that protect and channel your prana (life energy) in the right direction. Typically, you feel energized and recharged after practicing them. So when your yoga instructor asks you to ‘apply the locks or bandhas,’ you essentially lock the flow of energy in at specific points

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Yoga Dhyan mudra

Yoga 101: Mudras for Beginners

Did you know simple but specific hand gestures, called yoga mudras, coupled with the right breathing practice, can Reduce aches and pains, including migraine Improve digestion Support heart health Boost intelligence and clarity Improve focus Calm the mind Reduce anxiety … and more? These gestures are part of the ancient and lesser-known science of yoga

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karma dharma

Karma and Dharma

Karma is often used interchangeably with Dharma, but there is a difference between the two. Karma results from our past and present actions and those we will perform, while Dharma is righteousness, a moral code of living. Dharma can also mean religion or belief system. What is Dharma? The Sanskrit word Dharma comes from the

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5 Signs of Negative Energy

5 Signs of Negative Energy

“I’m getting negative vibes.” How often do we hear people say that when they cannot explain why they feel like running away from certain people or situations? Unfortunately, the reality is that negative energy that feels dark, abusive, and heavy can fill environments, people, and even our minds. But there are signs we can look

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