If you’re navigating through the storm of trauma and seeking a way to anchor yourself, I’ve got just the thing for you.
The Magic of Breath
I know firsthand how trauma can make you feel like you’re caught in a whirlwind. But here’s the thing: you have t…
An ancient yogic breathing technique that can calm your nerves, help with anxiety. And also it will strengthen your throat. Brahmari in Sanskrit means ‘bee’. So as you may have guessed during this practice you will imitate the sound a bee hum or buzzing s…
You are a creature of vibration. Your are pure energy. What is that energy? Pure Prana. Pure life force. You decide to live in any way you desire. You feel the Prana recognising in your every cell resonating trough your whole being. You are
And so, knowi…
The room was full of people, sitting, lying and a few moving around on their mats. Some were wailing, some crying, others laughing and yet others in a state of deep trans with their eyes rolled slightly inwards. The shaman cruised slowly through the room …
Do you think it’s important to unwind? So do we! One of the best known and most effective ways is to meditate.
We all need calm, peace and love in our lives, but it doesn’t always come naturally. If it just won’t come our way, why don’t we seek it out ou…
Mind-body interventions (MBIs) such as meditation, yoga and Tai Chi don’t simply relax us; they can ‘reverse’ the molecular reactions in our DNA which cause ill-health and depression, according to a study by the universities of Coventry and Radboud.
The …
Prior to starting to meditate I felt that I had two advantages: I arrived from India, and because of my medical background, I had looked into the health advantages of meditation. So when I think of five things that I wish I’d known 30 years ago, I would a…
Do you ever find yourself worrying about an upcoming situation, even though similar past experiences have worked out fine? Or do you worry about your relationship or finances in a way that is out of proportion with your actual circumstances? These are cla…
I have been asking this to myself lately, why practice yoga everyday? And my short answer is to reconnect with my essence, and inner strength on a daily basis.
I started practicing yoga in 2007. I am originally from Colombia and my husband is American. W…
Breathing is not just for oxygen; it’s now linked to brain function and behavior.
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered for the first time that the rhythm of breathing creates electrical activity in the human brain that enhances emotional judg…
This morning, like every morning, I sat cross-legged on a cushion on the floor in my comfy yoga pants, rested my hands on my knees, closed my eyes, and did nothing but breathe for 20 minutes.
People say the hardest part about meditating is finding the ti…
What is rebirthing? Rebirthing is an alternative therapy method used to heal reactive attachment disorder. This therapy exploits a particular type of breathing(breathwork) meant to help you release emotions. Supporters of rebirthing say that by participat…
A new study reports the rhythm of your breathing can influence neural activity that enhances memory recall and emotional judgement.
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered for the first time that the rhythm of breathing creates electrical activi…
Test subjects taking part in an 8-week program of mindfulness meditation showed results that astonished even the most experienced neuroscientists at Harvard University.
The study was led by a Harvard-affiliated team of researchers based at Massachusetts …