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How Mindfulness Actually Works + A Practice You Should Try The Next Time You’re Feeling Off

Mindfulness gives us the opportunity to experience life at its fullest. Here’s everything you need to know about the other benefits of mindfulness.
Melody Beuzelin | September 13, 2019
Practice These 7 Kundalini Yoga Poses and Kriyas to Focus Your Mind and Balance Your Body

Kundalini Yoga is energizing and balancing for mind and body. Try these 7 Kundalini kriyas and yoga poses to experience the benefits for yourself!
Joanne Moules | September 9, 2019
Need a Quick Energy Boost? Try This Energizing Breathing Technique (AKA Bellows Breath)

Bellows Breath, or Bhastrika, is a form of Pranayama that gives you an instant boost of energy. Learn how to do it, plus the key benefits here!
Teresa Mason | August 30, 2019
Dhyana Explained: The Seventh Limb of the Yoga Sutras and the Final Step Toward Meditation

Dhyana: the final step toward meditation. When the anchor of your meditation practice remains constant. Learn all about this limb here.
Hannah Leatherbury | August 19, 2019

5 Yoga Practices For Balancing the Root Chakra

When your root chakra is imbalanced, you feel anxious, vulnerable, and afraid. Try these five grounding yoga practices for root chakra healing.
Hannah Leatherbury | May 22, 2018
A Yoga Instructor’s Guide to Teaching Pranayama Breathwork

As a yoga instructor, you know that teaching pranayama is beneficial to your students, but do you know how to teach it properly? This article explains how.
Amy Tenney | May 15, 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.
Teresa Mason | February 8, 2018
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!
Ashton Aiden | September 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.
Danielle McKee | July 11, 2017
A Beginner’s Guide to Ujjayi Breath

Breathing is your body’s most vital function. Learn one of the most commonly practiced breaths in yoga with this simple step-by-step guide.
Leah Sugerman | May 30, 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.
Elena Savina | April 20, 2017
Energize and Release Toxins Instantly with this Breath of Fire Pranayama Tutorial

The Breath of Fire pranayama is an incredible way to release toxins and energize your body. Find a comfortable seat and try it yourself with our tutorial.
Ashton Aiden | March 22, 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.

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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...
Dawn Yager | November 8, 2016
How to Teach Kids 5 Pranayama Breathing Techniques

Well I'll tell you something - kids love working with the breath!! There is so much fun to be had with breathing exercises.
Joanne Moules | December 26, 2015
5 Tips on How to Breathe Effectively During Your Yoga Practice

The physical practice of yoga requires proper breathing – helping to quiet the mind and create the sense of inner peace, while also leading you through your practice safely and successfully.
Regina Due | December 3, 2015