A mala necklace is a string of 108 connected beads or a strand with any multiple of nine (i.e., 27, 54). It is used to cut through the dissonance and quiet the mind. For our purposes, let’s discuss how you might use a mala necklace. Consider finding a sacred mala…

Self-love involves a life-long journey. The current state of the world may have you questioning your worthiness and social media may be challenging your body image. Regardless of the reasons, it’s not far-fetched to say that everyone struggles with a lack of self-love at some point. It’s a normal part…

If you’re from the Western hemisphere, thinking about anything tantric may bring to mind sex and sensuality. You might be surprised to learn that, traditionally, tantra is more about spirituality than intimate yoga sequences with a partner. What is tantric yoga? The most common definition of the word tantra is “to weave.” A second…

Looking for a breakfast recipe to make winter mornings a lot less daunting? We’ve got you covered with this aromatic apple cinnamon quinoa porridge! This hearty recipe can be prepared the night before and makes a big batch so you can enjoy leftovers the next day too. Quinoa porridge is…

As a form of exercise, yoga is a great tool for jump-starting the body’s detox process. A fast-paced or intense flow sequence will make you sweat out toxins. In addition, yoga masters like B.K.S. Iyengar said that certain yoga poses stimulate the organs in charge of the detoxification process. While…

The Four Agreements, written by Don Miguel Ruiz, is a guideline to Toltec wisdom originating in Mexico. Toltec wisdom is not a religion, but rather a way of life that instills peace and happiness.It honors all the spiritual masters who have taught on the earth and is really the same…

Now is the time to be enjoying the great outdoors. From picnics, water sports, yoga on the grass, and sitting by the campfire — we create memories and joyful moments thanks to Mother Nature. But, with nature come its pests. What better way to disrupt our commune with the great…

“Warrior one right side, high to low push-up, upward facing dog, downward facing dog, Warrior one left side…” You can likely move through this vinyasa in your sleep if you’ve been practicing yoga for even a short amount of time. …

I’ve been working with the Marshall Rosenberg book “Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life”. And as you might imagine, it dovetails beautifully with Ahimsa. Rosenberg provides a concrete stepwise process to ahimsa, the yogic ethic of non-harming. This has helped me shift ahimsa from an abstract concept into actionable behavior…