For all the lamenting we do about a lack of sleep, none of us really know why it’s a big deal. Therein lies the problem. Sleep scientist Matthew Walker asks his Masterclass audience: “What percent of the population can survive on 5-6 hours of sleep without adverse effects?” His answer? Zero. During his Masterclass, Walker…
5 Health Benefits of Conscious Breathing
The key to cleansing your body through your breath is to develop conscious breathing. You clean your house with a broom and a mop but did you know you can clean your body with your breath? What is conscious breathing? Conscious breathing is a broad term that refers to methods that improve the breathing function,…
The Yogi’s Bookshelf: Connect with Land & Self
This week, we give you a peek at our mindful bookshelf by breaking down three reads that will help you cultivate the important connections in your life. From learning how to have a reciprocal relationship with the planet to the importance of showing up & staying present for the people you love, the yogi’s bookshelf…
4 Reasons to Commit to a Daily Yoga Practice
Kundalini yoga teacher and published Author Lynn Roulo explains why putting in the work of a daily yoga practice is so important for long-term growth, both on and off your mat. People sometimes ask about my personal yoga practice, and they are often surprised to hear that I‘ve been maintaining a daily Kundalini Yoga practice for 12…
Go Zero-Waste to Practice Loving-Kindness
What do being a yogi and working towards a zero-waste, or minimal waste, lifestyle have in common? Om Shanti, Om Shanti, Om Shanti. Often this phrase is said at the end of a yoga session to invoke peace with the past, present, and future. To align ourselves with peace in the future sense, it is…
A 5-Minute Movement Break Can Improve Your Focus
When you’re feeling overwhelmed at work or experiencing an afternoon slump, chances are your mind and body could benefit from a short break. Ben Greenfield, a biohacker, human performance consultant, and New York Times bestselling author talks about the importance of taking “movement snack breaks” during your workday. According to Ben, movement is one of…
Discover the Ancient Yogic Wisdom of the Koshas
According to the yogic tradition, every individual has five koshas, or bodies, each made of increasingly finer grades of energy. These are known as koshas, directly translating to “sheaths” or “layers”. The koshas are energetic bodies that move from the outermost layer of skin to the deep spiritual core. They are often visualized as the…
Mindful Journal: How to Practice Self-Inquiry
When you write down your thoughts in a journal, you are practicing self-inquiry. Like yoga and meditation, a regular journaling practice can help you become your truest, fullest, most purposeful self. Writing does this by helping you to understand the inner workings of your mind, which can help you release old conditioning, uncover unknown layers…
What Can a Daily Meditation Practice Do For Me?
Kundalini yoga teacher and published Author Lynn Roulo explains how and why daily meditation transformed her anxiety, her yoga practice, her work, and her life. Lots of people ask “why meditate?” The reasons are profound and wide-ranging, but I’ll start by answering a simpler question: “what is meditation?” What is Meditation? Meditation is a practice…
Restless Mind? Try a Moving Meditation
For those of us whose thoughts tend to wander when seated for a long period of time, moving meditation can be a gamechanger. Given the level of stimulation we experience on a day-to-day basis, the idea of sitting still and in silence might be overwhelming. Many of us even feel resistance or aversion to the…