Understanding the yama and niyama: Ahimsa.
Ashtanga Yoga: the Eight-Limbed Path Our modern Yoga practice comes from the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali. The Yoga Sutra are the earliest known collection of writings we have about Yoga. The word sutra means “thread” or “stitch” and refers to a short, easily remembered... read more
The state of Yoga: what is it and why do we practice?
What practices help you live in the state we call Yoga? Share with us in the comment section below!
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Meaningful Transformation: get grounded, quiet the mind, and take wise action!
“If we wish to save the world, me must have a plan. But unless we meditate, no plan will work.” The Dali Lama
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Lessons from the Roman god Janus: We are the gatekeepers of our minds!
Like Janus, we have the ability to look towards the future and back over our past. Unlike Janus, however, this causes our minds to be unsettled. Worrying about the future brings an increase in anxiety. Ruminating over the past contributed to depressed feelings. What does Janus know that allows him to utilize this ability without losing his peace of mind?
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Winter Solstice: Honoring the darkness, invoking the light.
When we are in darkness, the temptation may be to isolate ourselves completely. It is up to us to find the balance between the time we need to ourselves to rest and reflect, and time needed in the company of companions who will walk with us on our journey back to the light.
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Practice sangha with Eternal Health Yoga!
Your sangha…is the soil, and you are the seed. No matter how vigorous the seed is, if the soil does not provide nourishment, your seed will die. A good sangha is crucial for the practice. – Thich Nhat Hanh Yogic living is simple. It’s just not particularly easy. That... read more
Chakra 101: The care and keeping of the Root Chakra.
The chakra system is very simple, although working with it can be challenging. When we experience physical dis-ease or imbalance in a chakra, our work is to look to the mental, emotional, and/or spiritual root cause in conjunction with whatever treatment is required.
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Practicing gratitude: When you don’t know what to say, try saying thank you!
We live in a troubled world. It is easy to get stuck in hopelessness and pessimism. Despite the challenges this world faces, it is still a good world full of wonderful people doing the best they can. Gratitude allows us to shift our negative perspective and re-focus our awareness on the love that surrounds us.
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The ends, outs, and round-abouts of effective yoga twists!
Twists are very important, both as part of a balanced asana practice and as a component of physical mobility. However, there are optimal ways of twisting and potentially injurious ways of twisting. In a mindful yoga practice, we listen to our body’s guidance to ensure that our twists not only feel good, but are good for us as well!
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Chakra 101: the caring and keeping of your energetic anatomy.
In the coming weeks we will be taking an in-depth look at each of the chakras. For now, here is a sneak-peak at the seven major chakras, where they are located in the body, and a few of the psychospiritual associations we have with each of the chakras.
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