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Vedic Meditation 101: Your Guide to This Ancient Tradition

Vedic Meditation is an ancient practice that teaches the key components of meditation and how to be a self-sufficient meditator. Learn all about it here!
Channing Press | February 8, 2020
How to Make a DIY Japa Mala Necklace + Charge It With Intention (Step-By-Step Photo Tutorial)

Japa mala necklaces are strands of 108 beads, used for meditation. Learn how to make your own DIY japa mala necklace in this step-by-step photo tutorial.
Maxine Garcia | February 5, 2020
Chanting and Kirtan: Everything You Need to Know (Plus a Few Chants to Try!)

Chanting and kirtan are two practices we see in yoga, but what is kirtan? Why do we chant in yoga? Learn the answer to these questions and more here.
Danielle McKee | February 5, 2020
This 30-Second Exercise Can Reduce Your Anxiety Significantly (It’s True – We’ve Tried!)

We’re all familiar with stress running the show, so next time you feel familiar anxiety creeping in, use this body scan meditation to halt it in its tracks.
Emmy Schneider-Green | January 26, 2020

Samadhi Explained: The Eighth Limb of the Yoga Sutras and the Gateway to Enlightenment

Samadhi is the Eighth Limb of Yoga. When the practice of meditation results in enlightenment, it is known as Samadhi. Learn about this yogic concept here.
Hannah Leatherbury | September 20, 2019
Live and Let Go: 4 Easy Ways to Release Negative Emotions

Emotions are natural, but sometimes we struggle expressing them in healthy ways. Try these 4 easy ways to release negative emotions.
Nina Hunt | July 22, 2019
The Secret to Cultivating Healthy Relationships That THRIVE: This Life Coach Tells All

Do you have a healthy relationship with yourself? Here’s why self-love is so important in our lives and implementable tips to really love yourself!
Matt Shakir | July 6, 2019
Can Yoga Help You Be More Laid-Back (Even If You’re High-Strung)?

Can yoga teach a high-strung person how to be laid-back or how to be more relaxed? Find out here, along with 7 steps to get you chilled out.
Lara Falberg | June 27, 2019
How to Incorporate Yoga Philosophy Into Your Life This International Yoga Day (And Every Day!)

Here are a 5 ways you can incorporate yoga philosophy into your life in honor of International Yoga Day and in honor of this glorious practice we love.
Leah Sugerman | June 17, 2019
Dharana Explained: The Sixth Limb of the Yoga Sutras and the Second Step Toward Meditation

Dharana: the second step toward meditation. Tether yourself to an anchor to fully submerge yourself in meditation practice. Learn all about this limb here.
Hannah Leatherbury | June 9, 2019
This FREE 1-Week Yoga Challenge Will Build Full-Body Strength With 20-Minute Daily Classes

Save your money and still get top-quality free yoga videos right in the comfort of your home. Follow this 1-week yoga challenge to build full-body strength!
YogiApproved | May 31, 2019
This Morning Routine Will Set You Up for Success Each and Every Day

Your morning routine sets the tone for the rest of your day. Use these 4 tips for the best morning routine with morning habits to set you up for success.
Kaitlin Vogel | May 23, 2019
Pratyahara Explained: The Fifth Limb of the Yoga Sutras and the First Step Toward Meditation

Pratyahara: the first step toward meditation. Pratyahara is the fifth limb of the Yoga Sutras and is a withdrawal of the senses. Learn all about it here.
Hannah Leatherbury | April 25, 2019
Stop the Negative Self Talk! Thank Your Body With This Gratitude Meditation

Negative body image plagues society today. Use this body scan meditation and gratitude meditation to bring love back to your body. Enjoy it!
Jenny Campbell | March 26, 2019
7 Ways to Find Mindfulness If You’re *NOT* Into Meditation

Need stress relief but want a meditation alternative? Try mindfulness! Here are 7 mindfulness techniques to find your zen without straight-up meditating.
Leila Kalmbach | March 13, 2019
Hypnosis 101: Debunk the Myths and Get the Facts About Hypnotherapy

Hypnosis and hypnotherapy have been used for ages to help with a plethora of ailments, illnesses, and vices. Here’s everything to know about this practice.
Marina Rousseau | March 10, 2019
5 Simple Steps to Meditate Your Way Through Anxiety

Meditation and anxiety don't seem to go together. But sometimes meditation can bring up feelings of anxiety. Here's how to cope when anxiety arises.
Danielle McKee | February 15, 2019
5 Ways to Weave Mindful Moments Into Your Workday

Workplace stress can get the best of us. Use these 5 tips to weave mindfulness at work into your daily life to relieve stress and anxiety at the office.
LeeMarie Kennedy | December 19, 2018
Use These 3 Yoga-Based Tips to Calm Your Nervous Dog

A nervous dog may display many dog anxiety symptoms that you don’t even know about. Use these three yoga-based tips to help calm your canine.
Amanda Ree | December 14, 2018
Koya Webb Tells All: 4 Lessons I’ve Learned on My Journey to Self-Love

Self-love is an important journey everyone should take. Learn what inspirational yogi and singer Koya Webb has learned on her own self-love journey here!
Koya Webb | October 21, 2018
An Interview With David Newman – The Power of Bhakti, Meditation, and Spiritual Awakening

David Newman is a world-renowned singer and songwriter, Bhakti yogi, and writer. Learn about his influences, his awakening, and more in this interview.
YogiApproved | October 9, 2018
15 Fantastic Ways to Teach Mindfulness to Kids

Children who practice mindfulness have better moods and have higher self-esteem. Here are 15 mindfulness activities for kids.
Marilyn Vinch | October 6, 2018
Mantra and Kirtan: Here’s Why These Meditation Tools Belong In Your Practice

Mantra and kirtan are inherently connected. These meditation tools help you reach a higher state. Learn all about these practices and how they relate here!
Nicky Sehra | September 29, 2018
Consider This When Creating Your Sacred Space (According to a Spirituality Expert)

What is a sacred space, what are the benefits and how do you create your own? Here's everything you need to know to create your zen sacred space!
William Ferro | September 13, 2018
The Chakras Explained: Learn the Basics About All 7 Chakras Here

Chakras are spinning wheels of energy that run along the central channel of the body. Learn the basics about all of the 7 chakras in this article.
Ashley Stern | September 6, 2018
Prepare to Manifest With This Guided Sound Meditation by Dr. Wayne Dyer (Video)

Take 20 minutes each morning to use thought, sound and Dr. Wayne Dyer's guided meditation to manifest exactly what you desire.
Morgan Garza | September 2, 2018
Interview With Cassandra Bodzak (The Vegan Contestant From ABC’s The Taste)

Cassandra Bodzak gained popularity on ABC’s The Taste and has now built a brand around self-care and love. Find out more about this meditating vegan here!
Rachel Galperin | August 22, 2018
What Does It Mean to Be “In the Flow?” Here’s How to Access the Elusive Flow State

The flow state, the zone, feeling tuned in - these are ways to describe when everything is going smoothly. Here’s how to access (and stay!) in the flow.
Olivia Morrissey | August 11, 2018
5 Yogic Techniques to Create a Truly Calm Mind

Yoga aims to find our true essence through a process designed to calm the mind and bring stillness and peace. Here are 5 yogic techniques for a calm mind.
Ian Marshall | July 27, 2018
Your Brain On Yoga – 6 Mental Benefits of Yoga and How They Impact Your Brain

As if we needed an excuse to do more yoga, modern science keeps finding more and more mental benefits of yoga. This is your brain on yoga - check it out.
Ashley Stern | July 20, 2018