Once upon a time, luxury was characterized by fine furs, sparkling jewels, exotic cars, and beachfront mansions. Today, luxury looks drastically different. Due to increased awareness of the consequences of one’s lifestyle choices, digital health trackers and progress in medicine, among other factors, today’s affluent consumers now view optimal health and wellness as the ultimate [...]
Stress created illnesses are at an all-time high! Our modern-day society places a lot of emphasis on our mental ability. At work, we are asked to do more and better; to think fast, smart and constantly. We are spending “free” moments checking out the latest on social media. We are inundated with advertisements everywhere we [...]
Yoga may be a fantastic way to refocus during your lunch hour or to have as part of your fitness routine. However, did you realize that yoga can benefit you as much while you sleep as during your waking hours?
Can this ancient meditation technique neutralize the epidemic of stress? Stress has ballooned to an incredible $1 trillion health epidemic, according to Peter Schnall’s book Unhealthy Work. That’s more expensive than the combined cost of cancer, smoking, diabetes, and heart disease which are some of leading causes of death in our society. Furthermore, it is [...]
Today’s hurry-up-and-go lifestyle can do a number on your eating habits. Even when touted as “healthy,” many convenience foods come with a side of digestive issues. Digestive problems aren’t just inconvenient, though; they can stop you in your tracks, affecting you at the most inopportune times and just generally compromising your quality of life. Luckily, yoga [...]
The Posture of Consciousness is the integration of action and non-action where each enhances and empowers the other. This synergistic force is the complementary co-creation of polar opposites—activating the underlying unity that transports us to the experience of sacred union. It dissolves conflicting duality into harmonious polarity through deliberate dynamic action and the deep silent [...]
Though most people tend to associate focus with a higher quality of work, increased performance and greater productivity, improved concentration has so many more substantial and life-changing benefits. Being focused allows you to live in the moment rather than stressing about what you have left to do, or what you didn't have time to do. [...]
Today's society has produced an over-scheduled existence. Everything from work, family, socializing, household chores, and even playtime are planned and often packed into an unrealistic schedule. This leaves everyone rushed, overextended, and quite overwhelmed. Here are five tips to help put on the breaks and slow down a bit. 1. Yoga Commit to a yoga [...]
Being stressed clearly makes you feel bad, but it's more than just a temporary or situational sensation. Stress has a serious physiological impact, as well, and experiencing prolonged stress can lead to an abundance of physical issues. Those who claim to experience higher levels of stress are at risk of developing health problems ranging from [...]
The entire practice of yoga is not to identify with thoughts but to remain in witnessing passive awareness. According to Patanjali, yoga goes beyond the modifications of the mind. Reactive thinking is active regardless of what you are doing. Reactive, mental and emotional activity arises out of unresolved impressions built into the time-bound karma body [...]
