Energetic Protection: 3 Ways to Shield from Negativity
Why do we need to think about energetic protection? Whether or not you consider yourself an empath or spiritually sensitive person, you are still affected by negative energy. We are all made of energy and therefore naturally conduct the energy of the environment or people around us. In this article, I am going to share my favorite energetic protection techniques that you can use when you want to protect yourself from the negative energy of
Dhyana: Meditation and Contemplation
This series will build on our introduction to Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga and dive deep into each limb or step on the yogic path to liberation. This article will focus on the eighth limb – Dhyana. But first, let’s have a quick recap of all eight limbs. The Eight Limbs of Yoga The Eight Limbs of Yoga is a system of right living (ethics) and practice (techniques) that enables us to control the mind
5 Ways to be More Beautiful
Are there really ways that everyone can be more beautiful? Well, that depends on your definition of beauty. If you define it as conforming to the media stereotypes of top models and celebrity icons, probably not. Those women usually have a personal chef, trainer, and a great editing team. If you define it the way I do; That true beauty comes from within, then yes, absolutely. I think there’s so much more to beauty than
Dharana: Concentration and Intense Focus
This series builds on our introduction to Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga. In this collection of articles, we further explore each step on the yogic path to liberation. This article focuses on the sixth limb – Dharana. Before we dive in, let’s revisit the Eight Limbs of Yoga. The Eight Limbs of Yoga is a system of ethical observances and practical techniques that has been designed to help us harness the mind and gain control
10 Small Steps to a Big Life
A big life means different things to each of us. But whatever your personal definition (which we will explore in a moment), one thing a big life has in common for all of us is that it feels fulfilling and authentic. There are so many ways to live a big life; this article could have turned into a book! I have distilled it all down into these ten elements, which I believe are the most
Pratyahara: Harness Your Prana for Inner Awakening
This series builds on our introduction to Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga. We dive deep into each step on the yogic path to liberation. This article focuses on the fifth limb – pratyahara. Let’s have a quick recap of all eight limbs first. The Eight Limbs of Yoga The Eight Limbs of Yoga is a system of morals and techniques that has been designed to help us control the mind and body. We can only
7 Ways to Let Go of the Past and Find Peace
If you have ever found yourself reliving a traumatic event or holding on to a relationship that needs to be released, you may need to learn how to let go. Letting go can be hard. Whether it’s relationships or friendships, past mistakes, a job, a loved one who has passed on, or even your ego, attachments are like addictions; they’re tough to kick. When you spend time dwelling on the past, you block many new
Pranayama: 4 Powerful Life Force Extension Methods
This series will build on our introduction to Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga and dive deep into each limb or step on the yogic path to liberation. This article will focus on the fourth limb – Pranayama. Let’s review the Eight Limbs of Yoga first. The Eight Limbs of Yoga The Eight Limbs of Yoga is a system of ethics and practices that helps us gain control over the mind and body. Mastery of the mind is
