With a bit of preparation, a short daily practice can help you manage the wide range of seasonal emotions, both positive and negative, you experience. ’Tis the season! Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s. Whatever you’re celebrating, this time of year can be overwhelming and stressful for all. Here are six quick practice tips to…
5 Ways to Connect from Far Away this Holiday Season
It is no secret that this holiday season is bound to be unique in more ways than one. As 2020 comes to a close, each of us are able to reflect on the ways that life amidst a pandemic has challenged how we connect and engage with… well, everyone, from acquaintances to co-workers, and our…
Ayurvedic Remedies To Help You Stay Grounded This Winter
Learn easy Ayurvedic remedies that you can use to support good health and balance throughout the winter and holiday season. The holidays come at the time of year when we should be putting the most emphasis on self-care and nourishment. Nature sleeps during the winter: days are short, plants go dormant, and animals hibernate. Winter…
Wanna Unwind? Try Sound Therapy
Sound therapy, and sound baths in particular, have become a popular practice in the wellness world and with good reason. Sound healing has been used for over 40,000 years, all over the world. The science of sound and how it affects the healing process is still being studied, however, what is available does suggest the…
10 Amazing Gifts for the Yogi on Your List
Find out which must-have gifts are on YogaToday stylist Olivia Leachman’s curated list! The holidays are approaching and with that comes racing thoughts about what gifts to buy. It’s never easy finding the perfect present or stocking stuffer, and this holiday season is different, too. Many of us are working from home, eating in more, and therefore not dressing up…
What is Prana?
“Prana is the breath of life of all beings in the universe.” — BKS Iyengar Most of us yogis have heard the word “prana” somewhere along our journeys. Yoga teachers might mention it in reference to a person’s energy or their breath – or both. In fact, prana has elements of both energy and breath,…
Craving a Massage? Try a Foam Roller.
Massages are a great way to release tension and speed up recovery after intense workouts, but a foam roller offers many of the same benefits to your overall health and comfort. Plus, foam rollers are very affordable! In fact, foam rollers have been scientifically studied to offer benefits similar to a deep tissue massage in a…
Working From Home: 7 Yoga Poses You Can Do At Your Desk
Now that many of us are working from home and not going out as much as before, we are undoubtedly sitting for longer periods of time than we’re used to. Research has linked prolonged periods of sitting to a higher risk of compromised metabolic health, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and more — even when adults…
How The Breath Can Help Us Embrace Change
Pranayama is the regulation of breath through the utilization of breathing practices and techniques. When you manipulate the breath there is a reaction in your physical body and your mental landscape. A popular yogic text, Light on Pranayama by the renowned B.K.S. Iyengar, is a thorough representation of the many breathing techniques available. The way…
60 Second Meditations You Can Do Anywhere!
60 second meditations sound too good to be true? Think again! One of the common misconceptions about meditating is that you have to dedicate 20 minutes to an hour and sit in complete stillness, which can be a daunting task for beginners or anyone feeling busy and overwhelmed already. This article will show you how…