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5 Inspiring Life Lessons from Pema Chödrön’s “When Things Fall Apart”

Pema Chödrön’s classic book, When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times is brimming with wisdom. Here are 5 takeaways to apply to your life.
Emmy Schneider-Green | August 19, 2020
Here’s How to Cleanse + Charge Your Crystals With Intention (Step-By-Step Guide)

Healing crystals are lovely gifts from Mother Earth. Here’s how to choose crystals, how to cleanse crystals, how to charge crystals + everything in between.
Carolina Rigoni | August 11, 2020
What Is Karma? The Mother of Yoga Explains In This Rare Interview

"What is karma?" might be the most loaded question ever. This interview with Siddha Master Yogamata Keiko Aikawa explains all you need to know about karma.
Kacie Main | August 8, 2020
Cannabis and Spirituality: How to Expand Your Consciousness With This Plant Medicine

Cannabis and spirituality go hand in hand. Learn how to integrate cannabis as plant medicine into your spiritual practice to expand your consciousness.
Morgan Garza | July 24, 2020

6 Thought-Provoking Movies That Dive Deep Into Your Psyche

Thought-provoking movies can expand your mind and raise your consciousness. Open up a world of endless possibilities with these 6 mind-blowing movies.
Kaitlin Vogel | November 23, 2019
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
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
We Interview Best-Selling Author, Ayurveda Expert, and Wellness Warrior Sahara Rose

We interview the best-selling author, Ayurveda expert, and wellness warrior Sahara Rose. Find out more about her and her spiritual and wellness advice here!
YogiApproved | December 24, 2018
How the Buddhist Concept of Dharma Can End All Your Suffering

If you've ever asked what is dharma, you're not alone! Learn all about dharma here so you can discover your own dharmic path and find your life purpose.
Jillian Halliday | September 14, 2018
Om Mani Padme Hum: The Meaning Behind the Popular Mantra

Om Mani Padme Hum is a popular yogic mantra and is often found on Tibetan prayer flags. In English, it translates to “Praise to the Jewel in the Lotus.”
Meredith DeCosta | July 11, 2018
Spirituality Alone Won’t Cut It: Here’s Why Yogis Still Need Psychology

There is a tremendous amount of overlap between yoga and psychology. Here’s why spirituality needs psychology to help you live with purpose.
Kathleen Mates-Youngman | May 25, 2018
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.
Leo Carver | October 23, 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.
Sachin Sharma | August 15, 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.
YogiApproved | July 13, 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.
Zoie Konakis | June 23, 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.
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 and 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
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