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Somewhere along the way, we started believing that if we’re adding yoga or exercise to our busy lives, it needs to be long — at least 30 minutes, maybe even an hour. Why We Believe Yoga Has to Be 60 Minutes to “Count” If it’s not long enough, intense enough, sweaty enough… does it even…
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Photo Credit: www.kaboompics.com There are moments in yoga that stay with you. Not because of a difficult pose.Not because of physical intensity. But because something subtle shifts. Yesterday, during Shavasana, I experienced something I still find hard to explain. And it gently deepened my understanding of divine feminine energy in yoga. A Shavasana Experience I…
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Photo Credits: By Anonymous – Private correspondence, CC BY 4.0 When I first heard about the Buddhist monks walking for peace, something inside me paused. A 2300-mile journey.From Texas to Washington DC.On foot. Not for recognition. Not for politics. Not for personal gain. But for a simple message — peace for all. In a world…
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Sleep used to feel unpredictable for me. Some nights were restless. Some nights were broken. I would wake up multiple times with numb or tingling arms due to a condition I live with. I would shift positions. Wait to fall back asleep. Watch the clock. And then I began noticing something simple. On the days…
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The Yoga Sutras are often spoken of as ancient philosophy, yet their relevance feels strikingly modern. In a time when the mind feels overstimulated, the body exhausted, and the spirit quietly asking for attention, these teachings offer a timeless map inward. More than a spiritual text, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali present a science of…
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Sleep & Yoga Sleep was supposed to be easy I always thought sleep was supposed to be easy. You get tired, you close your eyes, and you rest (and that’s the sleep). But somewhere along the way, my relationship with sleep became complicated. Nights often felt endless. I would lie in bed, tossing and turning,…
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The Quiet Toll of a Life Spent Caring for Others Doctors are trained to endure. Long hours, constant pressure, and the emotional weight of caring for others become part of daily life. My sister, a doctor based in Australia, lives this reality every day. Her work is demanding, fast-paced, and physically taxing—often leaving little room…
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Mental Health Awareness Month reminds us all that mental health is health. Mental health is just as important as physical health and is a key component of our overall health. What is mental health? Mental health is a state of well-being that enables us to cope with life’s stresses, realize our abilities, learn and work well,…
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Meditation, Yoga, and the Force All the STAR WARS fans – moms, dads, kids, let us be stronger together– mentally and physically this May 4th. This May 4th, let the Force guide your spirit and body through the revitalizing yoga practice. Spring Is Here: The Perfect Time for Outdoor Yoga Spring is here, filling the…