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Nicky Sehra | April 20, 2018

Why We Combine Namaste and the Anjali Mudra in Our Yoga Practice

Each yoga class typically ends with Namaste combined with the Anjali Mudra, but what's the significance of this combination? Here’s your brief introduction.
Christina D’Arrigo | April 13, 2018

Ready to Deepen Your Yoga Practice? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Yamas

The Yamas are the first limb of Patanjali’s 8 limbs of yoga. Understanding these principles will help you connect more deeply to your yoga practice.
Morgan Casavant | April 9, 2018

A Crash Course on Chakra Symbols and Their Hidden Meanings

Each chakra has a corresponding symbol with a special meaning behind it. Explore the chakra symbol meanings to gain a deeper understanding of each chakra.
Johnny Jedi | April 5, 2018

21 Things About Mindfulness I Wish I Knew As a Kid

What if we all had valuable life advice at an early age? Here are 21 important life lessons about mindfulness that I wish I knew as a kid.

Morgan Casavant | February 15, 2018

What Are Mantras and Why Do We Use Them In Yoga?

Mantras are a tool you can add to your yoga and meditation practices that allow you to find stillness and clear your mind. Learn more here.
Morgan Casavant | February 13, 2018

This Meditation Studio On Wheels Is Taking Mindfulness to the Next Level

Meditation studios offer practitioners a comfortable space to sit, but now there's a new way to meditate. Check out this meditation studio on wheels.
Katie Ness | February 9, 2018

Sacral Chakra: Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Your Second Chakra

This article explains the sacral chakra (or second chakra) in-depth by exploring its emotional and mental connection to the physical world.
Teresa Mason | February 8, 2018

This Breathing Technique is a Life Hack for Stress Relief (Tutorial)

Sometimes we simply can’t avoid stress - especially when life throws curve balls. Practice Nadi Shodhana with this tutorial for immediate stress relief.
Devon Battaglia | February 7, 2018

Earthing: How This Practice Connects Your Mind and Body

Earthing and grounding are important practices to connect you to your divine being. Here’s the difference, why they’re important, and how to practice them.
Nate Pritts | February 6, 2018

Poetry and Yoga: Ground Yourself During Life’s Challenges With This Moving Meditation

The Yogi Poet Series is a place where poetry and yoga unite to bring you a sensory experience of movement, meditation, and mindfulness.
Krysta Shannon | February 2, 2018

Find Your Soulmate Mala! Everything You Need to Know About Choosing and Using Malas

A mala is a long strand of 108 beads that you can use to enhance your meditation practice. Here's what you need to know about choosing and using malas.
Ashley Stern | January 22, 2018

Learn All About the Yamas and Niyamas From the Yoga Sutra

Learn about the Yamas and Niyamas, yoga's code of ethics and morals from Patanjali's Yoga Sutra. These guiding principles apply to all aspects of your life.
Amy Tenney | January 13, 2018

How I Calmed My Crazy With Mindfulness (And How You Can Too)

Meditation and mindfulness help you find more presence, peace and control in your daily life. Get relatable and applicable advice to start your practice.
Sarah Herrington | January 7, 2018

Learn How to Create a Vision Board and Manifest Your Dreams

A vision board is a powerful tool to manifest and make your dreams a reality. Learn how to create your own vision board and bring your dreams to life!
Teresa Mason | December 29, 2017

Use These 10 Positive Affirmations to Manifest Abundance In the New Year

Affirmations can bring real change into your life. These ten affirmations will help you manifest abundance just in time for the new year.
Jillian Halliday | December 14, 2017

Practice These 15 Encouraging Mantras to Boost Positive Self-Talk

A mantra is a repeated sound, word, or sentence used to help with meditation. You can use mantras to boost positive self-talk, self-love, and confidence.
Danielle McKee | December 13, 2017

In Search of Inner Peace? Try This Self-Guided Meditation Tutorial

We can often get caught up in negative thoughts and emotions. If you’re craving some inner peace, this self-guided meditation tutorial is for you!
YogiApproved | December 6, 2017

Jumpstart Your Day With This 10-Minute Guided Morning Meditation to Calm and Center Your Mind (Video)

Guided meditation brings us into the present moment. This guided morning meditation will center your mind and empower your day. You just need 10 minutes!
Ashton August | November 17, 2017

The Life-Altering Importance of Practicing Radical Gratitude

It has been said that gratitude opens the door to all abundance. Living with radical gratitude creates a positive shift in your life - learn how here!
Ashton Aiden | November 9, 2017

What is the Law of Attraction? Here’s How to Use It to Manifest Your Dreams (From a Life Coach)

Using the Law of Attraction to manifest your dreams seems a little mysterious, doesn’t it? But, it’s science! Here’s everything you need to know.
Nisha Baghadia | November 9, 2017

Mind Blown! Here Are 5 Awesome Benefits of Yoga For Your Mind

The benefits of yoga are broad and the list is long! The benefits of yoga for your mind specifically are fascinating - learn 5 ways yoga helps your mind.
Teresa Mason | November 6, 2017

Here Are Our Top 5 Gratitude Journal Recommendations For a Happier Life

We’re all looking for more mindfulness and gratitude in our lives - and using a gratitude journal makes it easy! Here are our top five recommendations.
Erik Vienneau | November 1, 2017

Use These 10 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Meditation Practice (From a Meditation Guru)

Once you develop a steady meditation practice you may be wondering how to enhance your experience. Check out these 10 meditation tips from an expert.
Kyle Gray | October 31, 2017

Want a Zenned Out Homelife? Try These 5 Mindfulness Techniques With Your Family

Make mindfulness a family affair with these simple mindfulness techniques. Your family will be more grounded, mindful, and your homelife will be zenned out!
Leo Carver | October 23, 2017

10 Affirmations to Manifest Abundance From the Women Who Trail Blazed Self-Help

Affirmations help you manifest what you seek. Here are 10 positive affirmations from our favorite female self-help gurus.
Erik Vienneau | October 19, 2017

Learn How to Meditate in 5 Quick Steps (You Can Start Today!)

You may have heard of all the benefits of meditation, and now you're wondering how to meditate. Read this to learn how to meditate in 5 quick steps.
Jessica Tepas | October 12, 2017

Hey Goddess! Harness Your Feminine Energy and Take Back Your Power – Here’s How

Harnessing feminine energy is so important for every woman. Learn how to harness and celebrate this power to unleash your inner goddess.
Melody Beuzelin | October 7, 2017

Your Complete Guide to Libra Zodiac Sign + 6 Balance Yoga Poses for This Air Sign

With their wit, balance, and poise, Libra can charm a whole room. Here’s everything you need to know about this airy sign.
Courtney Reed | October 4, 2017

How to Make Your Own DIY Dreamcatcher (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

Dreamcatchers are believed to catch bad dreams, allowing the good dreams to get to you. Learn how to make your own DIY dreamcatcher in this photo tutorial.
Nate Pritts | October 3, 2017

Poetry and Yoga: Find Gratitude and Presence With This Moving Meditation

The Yogi Poet Series is a place where poetry and yoga unite to bring you a sensory experience of movement, meditation, mindfulness, and gratitude.
Sachin Sharma | October 3, 2017

You Definitely Want to Add These 9 Food Documentaries to Your Netflix Watchlist

When it comes to the food we eat, it’s important to know the facts. These 9 food documentaries on Netflix are a must-see!
Sahara Rose | September 27, 2017

What Is the Best Meditation For Your Dosha? Take the Quiz to Find Out!

The best type of meditation for you could be based on your Dosha, characteristics based on Ayurveda. Take the quiz to find out your meditation style!
Lisa Fierer | September 26, 2017

What Is the Meaning of Namaste and Why Do We Say It in Yoga?

Namaste is a Sanskrit salutation with a deeply spiritual meaning. Learn the meaning of Namaste and why we say it in our yoga practice.
Katie Ness | September 23, 2017

Root Chakra: Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Your First Chakra

The Root Chakra is connected to your sense of safety, grounding, and relating to the world. Learn all about the first chakra and how to heal it.
Melody Beuzelin | September 23, 2017

Here’s Your Complete Guide to Virgo Zodiac + 6 Grounding Yoga Poses for This Earth Sign

Ah Virgo, our enchanting Earth sign. Whether Virgo is your zodiac sign or the sign of someone you love, learn everything you need to know here.
Meredith Osborne | September 20, 2017

5 Life-Changing Benefits of Meditation (Hint: The Key to Stress Relief)

Meditation is a practice that brings a wide range of health benefits. Discover the benefits of meditation on your brain and how it can improve your life.
William Ferro | September 15, 2017

3 Things to Consider When Creating Your Sacred Space (According to A Spirituality Expert)

What is a sacred space? What do they look like? Holistic health and spirituality expert William K. Ferro breaks it down for us.
Jessie Wren | September 13, 2017

Owls, Hawks and Butterflies – Oh My! Here Are 8 Common Spirit Animals and Their Symbolism

Spirit animals are guides that can help you on your journey. Learn about common spirit animals, their meaning, and what they symbolize when you see them.
Yogi Ram | September 12, 2017

What Are the Eight Limbs of Yoga? Here’s Your Comprehensive Overview

The Eight Limbs of Yoga are guiding principles of Ashtanga Yoga that, when practiced regularly, ultimately prepare mind and body enlightenment. Learn how!
Ashton Aiden | September 11, 2017

Alternate Nostril Breathing: Use This Pranayama Technique For Stress Relief

Alternate Nostril Breathing, or Nodi Sodhana Pranayama, is a conscious breathing technique that reduces stress and anxiety. Learn how to practice it here!
Sahara Rose | September 9, 2017

Prana – an Ancient Understanding of Life Force Energy Defined in Modern Times

Prana is life force energy that impacts our physical, mental, and emotional state. Learn about energy and how prana relates to every aspect of your life.
Morgan Garza | September 8, 2017

How Are You Feeling After the Solar Eclipse? Here’s How to Channel the Energy

The total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017 initiated a period of new beginnings. Learn how and follow these 3 steps to channel the post-eclipse energy.
Zoie Konakis | September 6, 2017

6 Common Mental Disorders and How Yoga Can Help

Mental disorders impact millions of people. Learn about the benefits of yoga and how a yoga practice can help some of the most common mental illnesses.
Allie Flavio | September 5, 2017

Chakra 101: An Introduction to the 7 Chakras

There are 7 chakras total. Each chakra is represented by a specific color, shape, name, and location in the body. Learn all about the chakra system here.
Ashton August | August 31, 2017

Louise Hay: Self-Help Guru and Motivational Author Dies, But Her Legacy Lives On

Louise Hay had a great impact on many in the spiritual and wellness world. With the news of her passing, we pay our respects by remembering her.
Christie Cole | August 25, 2017

Interview with Ashtanga Yoga Legend Kino MacGregor – Get to Know a Yogi

Kino MacGregor, an international Ashtanga Yoga sensation, discusses her personal life + her thoughts on yoga, travel, and more in this exclusive interview.
Megan Johnson | August 24, 2017

Wands Out! Here’s How Harry Potter and Mindfulness Are Connected

Books are a powerful way to practice mindfulness. Find out how the Harry Potter series introduces mindfulness and supports us in our mindfulness practice.
RikkiLynn Shields | August 24, 2017

Stressed Out? Practice These 5 Self-Care Tips to Get Back on Track!

Self-care is an important ingredient to living a healthy, stress-free life. Explore these simple yet powerful self-care tips and enjoy the immense benefits.
YogiApproved | August 19, 2017

Guided Mindfulness Meditation for Presence, Peace and Clarity (Free Video)

Mindfulness meditation can be defined simply as present moment awareness with non-attachment. Relax and get present with this guided mindfulness meditation.
Sachin Sharma | August 15, 2017

6 Spiritual Podcasts to Inspire Personal Growth

Podcasts can be a tool for personal growth. Gain spiritual and personal insight with this list of podcasts all centered on inspiration and spirituality.
Melody Beuzelin | August 11, 2017

Leo Zodiac: Everything You Need to Know About This Fire Sign (Raarrr!)

Learn everything about the leo zodiac sign and Leo astrology. Explore this fire sign and yoga poses you can practice to evoke the Leo lion qualities.
Erik Vienneau | August 8, 2017

Mindfulness Meditation Guide: How to Start a Daily Practice

Mindfulness meditation is a tool that we can use daily to manage stress, improve mental health, and cultivate happiness. This guide has everything you need.
Lara Falberg | August 7, 2017

Here’s Why Curse Words and Teaching Yoga Go Together

Being a yoga teacher means being authentic. If you love to cuss and use curse words in yoga class, this article explains why that’s perfectly acceptable.
Jillian Grabarczyk | August 7, 2017

These 5 Morning Mantras Will Transform Your Day

Mantras are powerful words of intention that aid in meditation and can also transform your mind state. Empower your day with these 5 morning mantras.
Lisa Wimberger | August 5, 2017

These 4 Brain Hacks Will Help You Manage and Relieve Stress Now

The brain is a hot topic these days. We continue discovering new things about its ability to process and deal with stress - these brain hacks will help!
Courtney Reed | August 4, 2017

How to Make a Crystal Grid and Why You Should!

Crystal grids amplify meditation, charge your intentions, and raise the vibration. Learn how to make your own crystal grid in a few simple steps!
Nicky Sehra | July 30, 2017

7 Life-Altering Lessons You’ll Learn From Reading Siddhartha

Siddhartha, by Hermann Hesse, is a timeless novel about Buddha and the journey of spiritual seekers. Apply these lessons to align with your purpose.
Morgan Garza | July 20, 2017

Balance Your 7 Chakras With These 7 High-Vibe Mantras

These 7 mantras for your chakras will help you heal, activate, and balance each chakra. Recite these mantras for a vibrant energy body.
YogiApproved | July 19, 2017

Meet the Welzen App – Your 21st Century Meditation Guru

One of the most important characteristics of any app is its usability. Welzen is user-friendly and intuitive. This is your 21st century meditation guru.
YogiApproved | July 13, 2017

Top 25 Spiritual Movies + Documentaries Every Seeker Must See

A comprehensive list of the top 25 spiritual movies and documentaries that every spiritual seeker must see! Review the list and expand your consciousness.
Keya Williams | July 12, 2017

5 Simple Yogic Principles to Help You Recover from Postpartum Depression

Feeling the postpartum blues? Check out these 5 simple yogic practices that can help you lift your mood and lessen your new mom anxiety.
Danielle McKee | July 11, 2017

Get Back to Your Roots – 5 Ways to Use Nature to Stay Grounded

Nature is a source of peace, love, and grounding energy. Get out in nature to get grounded and cultivate inner peace with these 5 tips.
Leo Carver | July 10, 2017

How to Live with Purpose: An Interview with Meditation Master Davidji

Living with purpose is essential for cultivating happiness. Meditation teacher Davidji shares his wisdom how to live with purpose and mindfully.
Zoie Konakis | June 23, 2017

Yoga and Religion: A Yogi’s Beef With This Controversy

There are no longer one-size-fits-all religions. Here’s my beef with the yoga and religion controversy and how yoga helped me find my light.
Ashton Aiden | June 22, 2017

What the Reptilian Brain Is + How You Can Override Fight or Flight Response

The reptilian brain is something we all experience every day. Work with this ancient wiring for a peaceful and more balanced life.
Morgan Garza | June 9, 2017

These 10 Traits Determine if You’re Spiritual AF or Hiding From Your Shadow Self

Your shadow self is the master of emotions like rage, fear, and pain. Here are the 10 most common traits of someone hiding from their shadow self.
Nicky Sehra | June 6, 2017

10 Mantras to Set a Powerful Intention for Your Yoga Practice

A mantra is a word or phrase that has the ability to give you power and focus. If you aren't sure what yours could be, read these 10 powerful mantras.
Morgan Garza | June 1, 2017

Master Your Ability to Manifest With This Guided Meditation by Dr. Wayne Dyer (Video)

This isn’t just the Law of Attraction - this is the Law of the Universe: thoughts create things. Give yourself a few minutes to take a break and meditate.
Courtney Reed | May 9, 2017

The Meaning of 108 Sun Salutations + What Practicing Them Will Teach You

Practice 108 sun salutations to mark the seasons or celebrate life. Here are 6 things you will learn in the process.
Dawn Yager | April 30, 2017

What are Bandhas? How to Engage Them to Enhance Your Yoga Practice

Learn how to use the 4 Bandhas to enhance your yoga practice. Explore the benefits of Mula and Uddiyana Bandhas.
Ashton Aiden | April 28, 2017

Why You Need to Ditch the Self-Help Books Now (and What to Do Instead)

With an abundance of knowledge (self-help, success literature, life hacks, etc.) there are still many out there who are frustrated with the results.
Jillian Halliday | April 25, 2017

How Samskaras Change Your Brain + Change Your Life For the Better

Life mindfully is a mantra you hear regularly in yoga. Being fully aware and mindful is what guides us in creating positive samskaras for ourselves.
G John Cole | April 20, 2017

How to Choose the Paint Color for Every Room in Your Home Using Feng Shui

Color psychology and ancient Chinese Feng Shui overlap when it comes to choosing that will promote the desired effect in each room of your house.
Elena Savina | April 20, 2017

These 3 Pranayama Techniques Will Bliss You The F– Out!

Using Pranayama breathing techniques, our life force energy moves much more powerfully and freely within the body, cleansing the energetic channels.
Sachin Sharma | April 19, 2017

10-Minute Guided Mindfulness Meditation for Peace + Presence

Mindfulness is a powerful technique that can alleviate the stresses and strains of the modern lifestyles we live.
Jenn Bauer | April 15, 2017

Cleansing Your Space: Everything You Need to Know About Smudging

Smudging is primarily used to cleanse a physical space, but you can also smudge your own aura, or that of another person if needed.
Ashton August | April 11, 2017

What Are Samskaras + How Do They Impact Your Entire Reality?

Samskaras are these habitual thought-patterns, that over time and with repetition, weave grooves in the brain.
Delia Webber | April 9, 2017

How to Read Your Auras & What Their Colors Reveal About Your Life

Understanding our auras can tell us a lot about our life. Here are several main aura colors along with an explanation of what the colors represent:
Leo Carver | April 2, 2017

How to Apply Deepak Chopra’s 7 Spiritual Laws of Success to Your Life

In The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, Chopra has created a guide on how to bring ourselves into union with the powerful forces of the Universe.
Nicky Sehra | April 1, 2017

7 Inspiring Yoga Quotes for the Yogi Soul

Our yoga practice carries an omnipresent energy that is here to serve you daily.
Ashton Aiden | March 22, 2017

Breath of Fire Pranayama Tutorial to Cleanse + Energize Your Body

Pranayama, or conscious breathwork, is an amazing practice.
ZAQ | March 16, 2017

Guided Pranayama and Mindfulness Meditation for a Calm and Peaceful Mind (Video)

This guided pranayama breathwork and meditation with Ashton August will help you feel grounded and present, calm and clear.
Miranda Aponte | March 5, 2017

10 Motivating Quotes of Wisdom from Sadhguru to Bring You Peace

Sadhguru is an Indian yogi and guru, mystic, and bestselling author. He has touched the lives of many with his book Inner Engineering
Danielle McKee | February 27, 2017

Everything You Need to Know About Chanting and Kirtan

Chanting and kirtan have made their reemergence in popularity for one reason: they are extremely powerful. Chanting allows a yoga practice...
Ashton August | February 22, 2017

Founder of Yoga Rocks the Park Launches a New Mindfulness Event – The AWAKE Experience

Mindfulness opens the door to living your life eyes wide open and to squeezing every last drop of...
YogiApproved | February 2, 2017

2 Minute Guided Meditation For B*tches That Don’t Meditate (Video)

Dare we say, funniest guided meditation we've seen? "You know what I am good at? Freaking the f*ck out...
Bridgette Miler | January 16, 2017

Chakra, Aura, and Reiki Energy Healing Guide

This guide is designed to help you learn and get started with energy healing yourself. Achieving balance in our energetic bodies allows us to reach our full physical potential...
Shay Grant | January 15, 2017

The 6 Essential Steps to a Successful Meditation Session

“What exactly is meditation, and how the hell do I do it?!” This is a fair question, folks! And it’s a question many, many students ask. That’s why we’ve outlined the process in six simple steps for you to get started.
Justine Crowley | January 8, 2017

3 Sanskrit Mantras to Boost Your Meditation Practice

A great way to enhance your morning routine is to incorporate a Sanskrit mantra. Begin your mantra meditation by focusing on your intention, goal or desire.
Sahara Rose | December 23, 2016

Which Hindu Goddess Are You Based on Your Ayurvedic Dosha?

Practice more art and creative endeavors to bring up your Saraswati/Vata. Do more warrior poses and strength-building exercises to bring out your Durga/Pitta. Connect to nature and ground down your energy to connect to your Laksmi/Kapha Dosha.
Miranda Aponte | December 22, 2016

How to Meditate Your Way Through Stress

I don’t know about you, but I find it almost impossible to meditate when I’m upset or going...
Michelle Stanger | November 29, 2016

How Meditation Is Helping Convicts Get out of Prison (Video)

Our prisons are overpopulated. Many prisoners are released from prison only to be sent back soon after. How...
Michelle Stanger | November 29, 2016

The Importance of Opening Your Third Eye (Funny Video)

Are you tired of having to use your intelligence to get through life? Luckily, JP Sears is back...
YogiApproved | November 15, 2016

These Meditation Cushions Double as Yoga Blocks (Video Review)

Meditation, on a physical level, is all about the posture. Finding a comfortable seat is the first step...
Dawn Yager | November 8, 2016

Pranayama Explained + 5 Techniques to Get You Started

Pranayama is the art of conscious, controlled breathing - it is controlling your breath to alter your current...
YogiApproved | November 7, 2016

These Meditation + Intention Cards Will Help You Create Daily Joy

May You Know Joy is a company created by a life coach who specializes in helping others create...
Marilyn Vinch | October 30, 2016

15 Fantastic Ways To Teach Mindfulness To Kids

Part of living a full life is to truly experience the world around us and within us. For...
Michelle Stanger | September 23, 2016

Common Mudras, Their Meaning, and How to Practice Them

You may have seen a picture of a yogi seated in meditation or in a yoga pose with...
Maria Moscato | September 16, 2016

Chakra Tune-Up: How to Keep Your Energy Clean and Balanced

While each chakra spirals their own energy of color, the nadis transport it to the cells of our body.
Teresa Mason | September 8, 2016

The Key to Developing More Patience – This Works for Everyone!

Without a doubt, practicing detachment from life’s small obstacles has truly transformed my ability to have patience.
Aimee Hughes | August 26, 2016

How to Improve Your Meditation Practice

Have you come to a place in your meditation practice that needs some encouragement? How have you helped deepen your own practice?
Alisha Leytem | August 19, 2016

Find Ways To Better Yourself: A Guide to the Niyamas

The Niyamas, a Sanskrit word meaning “observances,” asks us to dive deeply into who we are in these five areas: purity, contentment, self-discipline, self-study and surrender.
Sean Kelly | August 14, 2016

Why You Need to Know About This Thing Called “Inner Engineering”

Instead of constantly chasing a never-ending cycle of symptoms, Inner Engineering turns the flashlight to investigate and harmonize the inner world.
Kerry Fantelli | August 11, 2016

Satya (the Second Yama): How to Stop Telling Stories and Start Living Your Truth!

Satya - Commitment to the Truth. The Yamas involve ethical principles meant to bring us peace - with ourselves, our family, and our community.
Alisha Leytem | August 8, 2016

How to Use the Yamas to Re-Focus Your Life

the Yamas are like a personal map to where we are going in our life journey. The Yamas give us a chance to observe our relationship with ourselves and guides us into strengthening our roles with daily practice, observation and self-reflection.
JoAnn DeLeau | August 5, 2016

8 Life Hacks That Guarantee a Healthier & Happier You

There are countless ways to improve your quality of life, and most of them are relatively easy to implement. Create a healthier, happier you.
Teresa Mason | July 30, 2016

A Guide on What to Expect at Your First Meditation Class

A study... found that as little as eight weeks of meditation not only helped people experience decreased anxiety and greater feelings of calm; it also produced growth in the areas of the brain associated with memory, stress regulation, sense of self, and empathy.
Michelle Stanger | July 27, 2016

Thousands Gather to Meditate in Central Park (Video)

The Medi Club is an NYC-based meditation club that invites the community to gather once a month for meditation and discussion.
Bess O'Connor | July 27, 2016

Top 4 Online Resources to Help You Meditate

Meditation is a fundamental part of living a life of peace, happiness, and contentment. We all lead busy lives, and our time is valuable, so why not make the most of it by incorporating a wellness habit that will improve and enhance all areas of your life? It all starts with a willingness to try, and now you’ve been given the tools you need to continue the journey.
Michelle Stanger | July 27, 2016

5 Inspirational Quotes to Apply to Your Yoga Practice

Be inspired. Whether it is from a quote, a person, a photo or your surroundings. Find inspiration and think of it not only for your life but perhaps your yoga practice as well.
Saiisha | July 25, 2016

A Guided Meditation to Answer the Eternal Question “Who am I?”

This meditation is a powerful practice that empowers you to internalize the truth of Oneness and experience it for yourself.
YogiApproved | July 21, 2016

10 Minute Yoga Sequence for Stress Relief (Video)

This yoga sequence is all about stress relief! Today, we are here to destress, relax, and calm down....
Maria Moscato | July 20, 2016

Five Favorite Gemstones for Staying Stress-free

Choosing the right gemstones can help keep us balanced through any seasonal or life changes. Choosing the right gemstones can help keep us balanced through any seasonal or life changes. We are attracted to certain gemstones because of the needs of our personal energy field at any given time.
Jessie Wren | July 13, 2016

OM: The Meaning Behind the Sacred Chant + 6 Surprising Benefits

Om is said to be the totality of all planes macro and micro, and is the oldest mantra or sound in existence.
Aimee Hughes | July 12, 2016

5-Minute Guided Meditation to Set Yourself Free + Find Contentment

5-Minute Guided Meditation to Set Yourself Free + Find Contentment. Freedom is one of the primary aims of yoga, and one could say, of life. In some way or another, we all want to be free.
Joanne Moules | July 8, 2016

The Bandhas: Learn the Technique and Transform Your Yoga Practice

Bandhas have been practiced for thousands of years and contain an element of control that otherwise goes unnoticed in your physical yoga practice.
Kerry Fantelli | July 3, 2016

How to Use Meditation To Time Travel

I ask us all to enjoy each moment, just as it is, and go through our days being more mindful, enjoying each moment, savoring all that each day has to bring.
Krysta Shannon | June 30, 2016

DIY 30-Day Mindfulness Challenge

A 30-day mindfulness challenge promotes the practice of daily activities that reduce stress and anxiety, improve performance and productivity, and increase happiness with a greater sense of peace, presence and overall well-being.
Danielle McKee | June 30, 2016

How to Calm Your Mind and Cultivate More Presence

Hopefully, seeing the distinction between the thinking mind and the observing mind will help you recognize some of the unhealthiness that occurs in your head.
Aimee Hughes | June 21, 2016

5 Simple Steps to Find Deep, Lasting Happiness

Getting in touch with and connecting to this greater part of ourselves is what ultimately puts us in touch with our eternal happiness.
Katie Ness | June 19, 2016

5 Card Decks for Healing, Wisdom, and Spirituality

Wisdom cards are great for any yogi who’d like to incorporate them in their daily practice or their yoga classes if they teach. Cards of a spiritual nature with inspiring words and imagery can bring a class together to reflect on certain concepts or share their stories, and can be a focal theme to concentrate on during meditation.
Joanne Moules | June 17, 2016

How to Relieve Stress with Kundalini Yoga Kriyas

In Kundalini yoga, a kriya is a set of postures, movements or breath patterns which, when all performed as a sequence, lead mind and body to a specific desired outcome (whether that’s stress-relief, physical health and wellbeing, etc.)
Saiisha | June 16, 2016

How to Perform Yagna: An Ancient Purification Practice

Yogis have historically performed rituals as a way to connect with the cosmos and with their own higher...
Aimee Hughes | June 10, 2016

5 Ways to Deepen Your Self-Study Using Svadhyaya (the Fourth Niyama)

Svadhyaya, the fourth Niyama of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, means ‘self-study. This awareness can bring great change, while also getting us in touch with our larger Soul Self, the Self that knows what’s best for our evolution.
Maria Moscato | June 8, 2016

7 Convenient Ways to Cleanse Your Healing Crystals

. . . there are so many beneficial crystals to choose from that can complement your yoga lifestyle.
Kasia Litwinski | May 27, 2016

8 Awesome Meditation and Mindfulness Websites / Apps

There are several ways to maintain mindfulness when in transit between all of life’s demands. Let’s face it - we’re already glued to our smart phones and computer screens.
Joanne Moules | May 21, 2016

Exploring Kundalini Yoga: Chanting and Pranayama Techniques

Much of Kundalini Yoga is both challenging and comforting in equal parts. The profound science of the practice brings about chemical reactions in the body that create palpable, profound shifts in your thinking, physical health, and daily life.
Meredith DeCosta | May 12, 2016

Om Mani Padme Hum: The Meaning Behind the Popular Mantra

Chanting soothes the senses and sends energy to the parts of your body, chakra centers, that most need it. Calming sounds and mantra are known to help heal the body and mind.
Josh Duvauchelle | May 11, 2016

7 Psychology-Based Hacks to Create the Ultimate Sacred Space

Amidst the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, carving out a sacred space in our home can help us feel cozy, safe, and open - open to new thoughts, open to new bends in our yoga practice, open to the truths that await us in the stillness.
Kasia Litwinski | May 4, 2016

8 Mindful Alternatives to Meditation

When you are mindful, you enable yourself to fully live in the moment, and you are thus awake to all you are experiencing. Meditation yields the same results, but many people are intimidated to begin the practice.
Alexa Erickson | March 26, 2016

What Is Your Strongest Chakra? Take the Quiz to Find Out

“Chakra” in Sanskrit comes from the root word “wheel,” and can be best understood as a revolving conical energy in the body. Take this quick and easy quiz to determine which of your chakra energy centers is your most prominent.
Ian Marshall | March 13, 2016

5 Tips from Yogis on How to Calm the Mind

Yoga aims to find the true essence of our being through a process designed to calm the mind and bring a sense of stillness and peace.
Yogi Ram | February 17, 2016

How to Control Your Mind and Experience More Peace

So how do we go about controlling the formation of thoughts? Here are 5 steps to control your mind and experience more peace:
Mary Beth LaRue | February 14, 2016

There Is Beauty in the Silence

I was watching a commercial the other day and the host took away five people’s phones and through them into some sort of machine that destroyed them. One girl looked at the camera and said, “My chest hurts.”
Danielle McKee | February 9, 2016

How to Practice a Quick and Effective Meditation

When you get a break in your busy day - whether it be a break from being a...
Grokker | February 5, 2016

3 Simple Steps to Make Meditation Your New Healthy Habit

If you haven’t started a meditation practice yet, or if you find it difficult in any way, don’t be discouraged. Try these 3 simple steps:
Maria Moscato | December 19, 2015

5 DIY Gift Ideas to Activate Your Creativity Chakra

Wake up your second chakra with these delightful DIY gift ideas for yogi friends and family.
YogiApproved | December 10, 2015

8 Chakra-Inspired Products for a Healthy and Balanced You

Your chakras are the energy centers of your body that hold your spiritual power.
YogiApproved | December 3, 2015

11 Meditation Products You Need for Your Home Practice

Here are 11 products that can help you maintain your focus and enhance your personal meditation practice at home.
Lovepray Jewelry | October 22, 2015

A Quick Guide to Chakras and Crystal Healing Stones

An explanation of the seven chakras and the corresponding healing crystals that can help align these chakras and get your body, your emotions, and your life more balanced.
Ashley Stern | October 17, 2015

The Chakras Explained

Chakras are places of energy within the body that are located along the central channel of the body. The seven chakras are located from the base of the spine up to the crown of the head.
Danielle McKee | September 4, 2015

10 Life Lessons We Learned from Dr. Wayne Dyer

Dr. Wayne Dyer changed the world for the better. He spoke and wrote words that have left an unquestionable mark on humanity. Now, we write about Dr. Dyer in the past tense. At the age of 75, he has passed away. To honor this man’s brilliant life and legacy, I humbly offer 10 life lessons that Dr. Wayne Dyer has taught us.
Alexa Erickson | August 22, 2015

Meditation: If at First You Don’t Succeed, You’re Probably Not the Only One (Funny Video)

Tell your thoughts to be still and prepare to experience pure bliss. You’ve now entered mediation, and it’s so easy, right?! Maybe not so much...
Ashley Stern | August 17, 2015

20 Yoga Sutras Translated and Explained

Here are 20 Yoga Sutras that are particularly relevant to your modern yoga practice. Each sutra is translated from Sanskrit to English, and includes a brief explanation to demonstrate the wisdom behind Patanjali’s infamous teachings.
Katrina Bilanchone | July 31, 2015

3 Life Lessons We Can Learn From the Bhagavad-Gita

Without getting into the nitty gritty details, I will list 3 things we can all learn from the Bhagavad-Gita. Of course there are more than just 3 things we can learn from this book, but I find these to be the most important and practical ones that we can apply in our daily lives.
Katie Ness | July 21, 2015

I am a Fearless Dreamer: Affirmations to Live By

Take a look inside this fearless dreamer's mind as she reveals the affirmations she lives by on a daily basis. Her words inspire you to chase your dreams.
Johnny Jedi | July 8, 2015

F*ck That: A Guided Meditation (Profanity)

This refreshingly honest take on a guided meditation is just what the doctored ordered. It may be a little profane, but you what? It's what were all thinking anyway.
Ashton Aiden | June 28, 2015

How to Silence Your Inner Chatter

The ability to silence your inner chatter is like the ability to step into another world. It is where the spiritual journey stops being something that you read about in books, hear about from “experts,” or think to death in your mind.
Ashton Aiden | June 17, 2015

Energy Management Techniques – Live a More Balanced Life

I will share a technique for each area of energy management. We will start with physical energy, as this is the one that is most easily measurable and understandable.
Danielle McKee | June 3, 2015

A Lesson from the Tao Te Ching on the Duality of Life

Do you know what Lao Tzu is referring to when he speaks of “paradoxical unity” in the Tao Te Ching? Let’s start by introducing the paradoxical world in terms that we understand on a day-to-day basis: life sucks sometimes.
Danielle McKee | May 11, 2015

5 Ways to Meditate Your Way Through Anxiety

Meditate through anxiety. I don’t know about you, but when I first started learning about and practicing meditation, my mind was clouded with some preconceived notions. Those notions being: Meditation is supposed to be relaxing. Meditation is clearing the mind of all thoughts. Meditation is supposed to be a completely calm and peaceful experience.
Alissa Lastres | April 30, 2015

Preparing for Peace – From Savasana to Your Life

Once we recognize how much control our minds and thoughts have over our entire existence, we can begin to work toward finding inner peace.
George Peele | April 22, 2015

50 Shades of Grey Matter: Manage Stress with Neurosculpting Yoga

Stressed out? You don't have to be a monk to meditate. Neurosculpting Yoga can help.
Yogi Ram | April 2, 2015

What to Expect at an Ashram

An Ashram is a place for practicing Yoga, Meditation and other spiritual practices to evolve and grow spiritually. Ashrams are typically set outside a village or town in a quiet and peaceful area.
Aimee Yamamori | March 28, 2015

4 Common Things That Test Our Namaste and How to Maintain It

We all have things that mess with our Namaste. Here are 4 things that threaten my Namaste, along with gentle reminders to help keep us more calm and less crazy!
Ashton Aiden | March 25, 2015

How to Use Meditation to Reduce Financial Stress

Money is and has always been a major stressor. Often when we are stressed about our finances, meditation is the last thing on our mind. It is a select few of us that try to find a moment of peace amidst the chaos.
Ashley Stern | March 16, 2015

Pope Francis on Yoga, Freedom, and Mindfulness

Pope Francis spoke about how having “hard hearts” limits our freedom. He said, “You can follow a thousand catechism courses, a thousand spirituality courses, a thousand yoga or Zen courses and all these things. But none of this will be able to give you the freedom as a child
Kari-Ann Levine | March 10, 2015

Using Meditation To Hit Pause On Overthinking

It is the tendency of the mind to fall into compulsive, repetitive patterns. Cyclical thought patterns rob us from being in the flow of the present moment, where all ease and enjoyment flourishes.
Elisha Thompson | March 6, 2015

5 Ways Yoga Helps You Find Self-Acceptance

Here are five ways that a regular yoga practice can help you find self-acceptance and love: It forces you to prove that you CAN.
Katherine Smith | March 1, 2015

20 Books To Help You Become More Spiritual

These are our favorite books for a spiritual mind. From Deepak Chopra to BKS Iyengar this is the most comprehensive reading list you'll find.
Katherine Smith | March 1, 2015

How To Start A Spiritual Practice And Where To Begin

Here is some guidance to get you started on your own spiritual quest for a more fulfilling life. We are here to help you on your spiritual journey.
Ashton August | November 27, 2014

May You Be Blessed (A Poem)

We'd like to share a poem that reminds us all of everything we have to be grateful for....
Tyler | November 18, 2014

How to Become Ultra Spiritual (Funny Video)

Pour yourself a kombucha and grab some popcorn. You're about to learn how to become ultra spiritual from life coach JP Spears. My intuition is telling me you are really going to enjoy this.
Ashton August | October 3, 2014

Do This One Simple Thing & I Promise You a Happier Life (video)

Affirmations have the power to change your life right now. How? First, watch this adorable video. Then, let’s break down the power behind affirmations.
Ashton August | September 17, 2014

How Yoga Transforms Your Mind, Body and Spirit

Yoga is about change. Whether you’re an experienced yogi, or a beginner looking for a healthy workout routine, it doesn’t take long to see a transformation in yourself. Yoga is meditative.
Ashton August | August 17, 2014

What You Must Know About The Power of Your Yogic Thoughts

When you can let go of old self-limiting thoughts, you empower yourself to be the change you wish to see. By confronting challenges with awareness and self-love, you build self-confidence and a sense of self-worth, creating space for positivity and peace in your life.
Elisha Thompson | August 16, 2014

Want to Begin a Meditation Practice? Learn How to Meditate In 6 Simple Steps

Starting a meditation practice can be intimidating but it doesn't have to be. Learn how to meditate in six simple steps and start your meditation practice.
Elisha Thompson | August 6, 2014

6 Tips For Finding Your Yogic Breath

It is said that without breath there is no yoga. Breath is a crucial part of yoga and...
Tyler | August 3, 2014

Russell Brand Has Something Important to Say. We’re All Ears! (video)

Russell Brand is not just the funny, playful and sometimes a little crazy rockstar of a person that most people think he is. He is so much more! Must Watch!
William Ferro | July 20, 2014

Celebrate Summer with Walking Meditation

4 Types of Walking Meditation you can do outdoors - It's time to get outside again!
Ashton August | April 5, 2014

4 Breathing Techniques for Your Meditation – Inhale the good. Exhale the Bad

There are many forms of Pranayama (breathing), and we encourage you to explore and discover the methods that mesh with your unique practice and needs. Here are 4 breathing techniques to take your meditation to the next level.

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