Eternal Health Yoga Blog
Yogic Living: Preparing for death.
‘Cause I can’t pretend it’s okay when it’s not. It’s death by a thousand cuts. – Taylor Swift 2020 has been such a challenging year it has become a cliché. When we experience yet another hardship, we wink and give a half-hearted chuckle.... read more
Vata season wellness: how will you care for YOU this fall?
What are YOUR favorite autumn self-care practices? How will YOU treat your body, mind, and spirit well this fall?
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We make our sanctuary sacred.
Humans need to be in sacred space. We need to be in awe, wonder, and appreciation of the cosmos.
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Understanding the Yamas and Niyamas: Svadhyaya.
The Yamas and Niyamas are Yoga’s ethical precepts as outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. The Yamas are practices that govern our outward behavior and the Niyamas are internal observances. The fourth Niyama is Svadhyaya. Svadhyaya can be broken down into two words:... read more
Chakra 101: The care and keeping of the crown chakra.
The chakras are psycho-spiritual centers located throughout our body. They are similar to old CD-ROMs because they are said to be spinning disks that record our life experiences. This post is the seventh and final post in our Chakra 101 series. To learn more about the... read more
Don’t just sit there! Breathe! The whys and hows of practicing Ujjayi breath.
Breathing is both the first and last action we take in our lives here on earth. The breath is our constant companion. Although each breath is critical for sustaining life, many breaths we take are ineffective for living optimally. Most people do not breathe properly.... read more
Understanding the Yamas and Niyamas: Tapas.
The Yamas and Niyamas are Yoga’s ethical precepts as outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. The Yamas are practices that govern our outward behavior and the Niyamas are internal observances. The fourth Niyama is Tapas, which in this context is often translated as... read more
Practicing Extended Side-Angle Pose: Where our attention goes, our energy follows.
An intention is a thought or idea to which we devote the energy- the tapas, or work- of our practice. Unlike a personal goal, an intention serves not only our egoic self, but also the highest good of all.
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Sanskrit: the Language of Yoga. An interview with EHY Studio Owner Shelli Carpenter.
According to Shelli Carpenter, Sanskrit is the language of yoga. Learn more about this beautiful language, its significance in yoga, and how to begin studying Sanskrit yourself!
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Understanding the yamas and niyamas: Santosha.
The Yamas and Niyamas are Yoga’s ethical precepts as outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. The Yamas are practices that govern our outward behavior and the niyamas are internal observances. Santosha, which means “contentment”, is the second niyama. Practicing... read more