A meditation practice can give your health a huge boost by lowering your stress, slowing down the aging process, expanding your energy and vitality, and increasing your sense of wellness. So, before you reach for traditional medicine like a painkiller or sleeping aid, consider that there might be a more sustainable, healthier way to achieve feelings…

Understanding the Elements: Balancing Your Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether Energy
The five elements of earth, air, fire, water, and ether were originally brought into conception by the Greeks. They believed these elements made up everything there is in the world, including you. We are not only surrounded by nature; we are nature. Earth Element Earth is the most physical or tangible element. The ground, rocks,…

Seventh Chakra Quiz: Reach Your Highest Potential
The seventh chakra, also called Sahasrara or crown chakra, is located at the top of your head. This energy center acts as the bridge between your thoughts and the cosmos and offers you access to wisdom, collective consciousness, and higher guidance. Balance is key to getting the benefit of all chakras, but if you want…

Is Your Spiritual Practice Fulfilling and Effective?
Is your spiritual practice effective at fulfilling your highest intentions? Though there are many different answers to this question, there are also some indicators of the progress one is making on a spiritual path. Consider the depth and expansion of your awareness of the divine. Are you aware of the perfect nature of existence on…

Summer Solstice is Here! 6 Ways To Celebrate
Summer Solstice – Tuesday, June 21, 2022 for those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere – marks the beginning of summer and is the day with the most extended period of sunlight. Celebrated worldwide, the longest day of the year is energetically meaningful, and communities far and wide come together to honor the sun…

5 Simple Ways to Build Your Energy
Low energy keeping you from tackling your to-do list or taking care of your health? Burnout and stress are at all-time highs across professions, so if you are feeling tired and drained, you are not alone. With a pandemic, ongoing economic concerns, and challenging world events, now more than ever, we need tools to help…

What is HIIT Pilates and Why You Should Try It
If you’re like most people, it never feels like there’s quite enough time in a day. Daily schedules are stacked full with family, work, relationships, household chores, errands, and self-care. Where does exercise fit in? For most, it takes discipline and careful time management to fit even a short yoga class into a day. But…

OM: The Meaning Behind the Universe’s Sacred Sound
What is Om and why do we chant it in yoga class? Om actually has many meanings and associations. Its primary purpose is to move beyond the mental and physical practices of yoga and into a heart-centered space where the essence of the devotional practice of yoga is invoked. When a yoga or meditation teacher…

Sixth Chakra Quiz to Access Your Deeper Intuition
The sixth chakra is connected to your third eye, the intuition center. There are seven chakras that distribute energy throughout our body, but if you want to get more in touch with your inner wisdom, the sixth chakra is the place to focus. An Overview of the Sixth Chakra The sixth chakra, also called Anja,…

Morning Routine Need a Refresh? Make These 7 Small Changes
Each morning is fresh, different, and provides a new chance to set the tone for the rest of the day. Before focusing on your job, kids, partner, or whatever else consumes your daily schedule, why not spend some time on you first thing? Remember – people don’t change their lives in a single morning. It…