Have you ever experienced burnout? I can say quite honestly that I have. Between three children, a husband and a dog, two part time jobs, and running a non-profit, I have to be very diligent with self-care. The one practice that has always brought me to balance without fail, is yoga. Burnout is the result of an extended period of chronic stress. It can manifest as extreme fatigue, recurring and frequent illnesses as well as significant levels of emotional and intellectual disengagement. ... Read the Post
Prevent Burnout Using Yoga & Meditation
7 Ways Doing Yoga Leads to a Healthy Marriage and a Better Sex Life
Is your sex life falling flat? Studies show that marital satisfaction is closely associated with sexual satisfaction. The more intimate you are with your partner, the closer and happier you feel. The word "Yoga" is derived from the ancient Indic language of India. It means "to unite" or "union". This is fitting for married partners who are practicing yoga because this form of meditative exercise has an amazing way of bringing couples closer together. Especially in the bedroom. In this case, a ... Read the Post
11 Styles of Meditation :: Discover Yours!
Meditation and mindfulness are becoming common practice in many schools and workplaces. Many of us have our own meditation practices at home, and find that certain times of the day work best. Everyone is unique and comes to the practice differently. To some, meditation is the act of sitting quietly and trying to clear the mind of stray thoughts. To others, meditation is a set of actions that take place every day as part of a spiritual or therapeutic practice. There is a deep history and meaning ... Read the Post
Your Mini-Guide to Yoga as Medicine
Yoga is practiced so regularly these days, and has been in practice for over 5, 000 years. We are all very much aware of what yoga does for our fitness and our overall well being, and so it has become a valued part of many of our lives. I find that there are fewer people though, that are aware of specific yoga postures for specific ailments. Since I feel it is important to know what each yoga posture can do for us, and since I also feel it is important that one be able to create their own ... Read the Post
How Meditation Improves Memory & Concentration (+ Calming Meditation)
With the incredibly busy lifestyles we have become so accustomed to, and the amount of time we spend on technology, it is not surprising that it is common to find that the vast majority of us experience a lack of concentration. Simply being able to focus on a book (I generally have about three or more going at one time, at various stages throughout the house!) or to sit through a film without our minds wandering is becoming more and more difficult. Whether it’s caused by too much sensory input ... Read the Post
Your Guide to Creating a Morning Yoga Ritual
Yoga: Ultimate Mind-Body Wellness I have been teaching yoga for two decades now and practicing for even longer, so when it comes to touting its benefits I may be a bit biased. I have to say though, it's starting to seem that there are more people these days practicing yoga, than not practicing yoga. It's not surprising really - yoga has been around for several thousands of years; its roots are in India’s pre-Vedic era. It was in the 1850’s that its use was brought to the attention of the more ... Read the Post