Yoga Sutras
Awaken the Foundation: A Journey Through the Yamas
The yamas promote living as a way of peace rather than suffering. Here's a look at the five yamas and how you can use them to live...
The Gateway of Pratyahara
According to Patanjali, pratyahara is the link between the external world and the internal world. Find out how withdrawing the mind from...
What Is the True Meaning of Yoga?
The true meaning of yoga is union with universal consciousness. Learn how the various limbs of yoga, pranayama, asana, and meditation, all...
Yogas Chitta Vritti Nirodha: Patanjali's Definition of Yoga, Explained
Patanjali defines yoga as 'yogas chitta vritti nirodha,' but what does that really mean? Here's a break down of Patanjali's famous...
The Eighth Limb of Yoga: Samadhi
Samadhi, the last step in Patanjali's Eight Limbs of Yoga brings you to be so completely and utterly present, that your mind, body and...
The Sixth Limb of Yoga: Dharana
Dharana, the sixth limb of yoga, is the practice of maintaining focus on something, as a means of making the mind stable and binding body,...
The Second Step of Yoga: Niyama
Niyamas are limbs on the branches that make up the graceful and mysterious thing we call yoga. Here's an introduction to the 5 niyamas and...
The First Step of Yoga: Yama
The five Yamas provide social codes of conduct that are necessary for a true understanding of the spirit of yoga. Here's an introduction to...
Spring Cleaning: Maybe There's More to Throw Out Than Just What's in Your Closet
Marie Kondo has been a hit sensation in recent months, but she forgot to mention that the things that truly bring joy are not material....
Who is Patanjali: An Introduction to the Father of Yoga
If you've studied or practiced yoga, chances are you've heard of Patanjali, but who was he and why is he so important? Here's an...
How to Balance Effort with Surrender for a Better Practice and a Better Year
Yoga practices can be frustrating; do you push yourself into a more challenging posture or relax into an easier one? Finding the balance...
Exploring Aversion (Dvesha): 3 Ways to Better Handle This Unwanted Feeling
We've all been asked to do something we don't like. In these moments, we experience the feeling of aversion, or dvesha. Cultivating...
How to See the Ego for What it Is
Judgment and guilt are just a couple of signs that our ego has taken over. Learn how to confront your ego and take back control of your...
Ahimsa: The Number One Yama of the First Limb of Yoga
Considered the most important virtue in The Yoga Sutras, ahimsa challenges us to be kind in our thoughts, words and actions. And not just...
Not All Asana: The Eight Limbs of Yoga and What They Mean for Your Practice
Most are familiar with the asana (posture practice) 'limb'; however, it is the intertwining practice of all eight that leads us to the...
Svadhyaya: Spend a Lifetime Getting to Know Yourself & Deepening Your Yoga Practice
Svadhyaya, the lifetime of studying one's self, is part of the spiritual path to deepening your yoga practice.
Try Aqua Yoga This August, Then Soak in the 5 Yamas (Commitments) of Yoga
Curious about Aqua yoga? Discover what this new style of yoga can teach us about the principles of yoga and how we can learn to use it to...
3 Ways to Control Prana With More Than the Traditional Breath
Yoga therapist and author, Jennie Lee, clears up the misunderstanding that pranayama is only about breath control and explains how you can...
Breathe Easy With These 5 Yogic Breathing Exercises
For thousands of years, breathing techniques have been practiced by yogis to reach higher states of consciousness. Today, anyone can...
