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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.
Courtney Reed | June 20, 2019
The Science Behind Yoga and Spirituality: 3 Reasons Yoga Leads to Spiritual Growth

Yoga and spirituality are inextricably linked. Learn three research-based ways that your yoga practice can lead to spiritual growth.
Ved Valmiki | February 5, 2019
Feeling Down? We Rounded Up 5 of the Best Books to Boost Your Mood

Everyone has off days. Whether you’re looking for a plan for progress or just a little peace, pick up one of these feel-good books to boost your mood.
Johnny Jedi | January 26, 2019
This Is How Social Media Influences Our Spirituality

In today’s world, we are more connected than ever via social media. But does it negatively affect our spiritual life? Here’s how they influence each other.
Ely Bakouche | January 16, 2019

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.
Morgan Garza | June 9, 2017
5 Mind-Bending Movies Anyone on a Spiritual Journey Should Watch

Have you ever watched a movie that completely shifted your perspective? These 5 mind bending movies will blow your mind and get you thinking.
Sachin Sharma | June 8, 2017
6 Soulful Books On Our Summer Reading List – Are They On Yours?

No vacation is complete without a book! This list is packed with soulful reads that will enlighten your summer. Grab your favorite reading chair and dive in
Katie Ness | June 1, 2017
The Madonna Whore Complex: How to Shamelessly Embrace Your Sexuality (According to a Sex Coach)

Why is female sexuality so polarized? Read about where the Madonna Whore Complex comes from and how we can embrace our sexuality through yoga and positivity
Blaire Lindsay | June 1, 2017
Does Practicing Brahmacharya (the 4th Yama) Mean a Life Without Sex?

Brahmacharya is a guiding principle on the Eight Limb Path of Yoga. Learn more about the practice of Brahmacharya.
Sujantra McKeever | May 16, 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:
Delia Webber | April 9, 2017
Moon Phases, Their Meanings, and How They Impact You

As the closest astronomical body to us, the Moon has a powerful influence on us as spiritual bodies. The Full Moon offers the most profound energies that we can absorb, while the New Moon is the next most powerful energy.
Jillian Grabarczyk | December 11, 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...
Michelle Stanger | November 29, 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.
Katie Ness | June 19, 2016
5 Reasons Why Every Yogi Should Read Siddhartha

Siddhartha is a story about indulgence, discovery and ultimately, enlightenment.
Meredith Osborne | December 15, 2015
7 Conscious Living Blogs You Should Know

Conscious living: a daily practice that is as highly valuable as it is adaptive.
Stephanie Stanley | November 13, 2015
Use This Ancient Quote to Enhance Your Modern Yoga Practice

Yoga brings me back to myself; it makes me feel whole again. It shifts my perspective and allows me to face the day from a more emotionally congruent place.
Alissa Lastres | November 5, 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...
Alexa Erickson | August 22, 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.
Yogi Ram | April 2, 2015