YOGA
befriending the darkness within: on creating your own light
bringing compassion to our anger The phrase To know oneself is used a lot in yoga, but when it comes down to it, what does...
5 reasons to go on a yoga retreat
taking your hatha yoga practice to the next level Something happens when a group of like-minded individuals gather together in a beautiful location to share...
viparita virabhadrasana, reverse warrior
How to do viparita virabhadrasana, reverse warrior. Stand in virabhadrasana II with the right foot forward and the front heel lined up with the center of...
nishkam seva gurdwara sahib of phoenix
Driving through Glendale, Arizona on the 101-Loop, the impressive 19,000-square-foot Nishkam Seva Gurdwara Sahib glides into view and competes with freeway traffic for attention. Nestled...
what does yoga teach us about letting go?
The eight limbs of raja yoga include the yamas- or restraints. Among these five is aparigraha – or non attachment. As yoga is an ancient...
maha ganapati temple of arizona
Situated in the farmlands of Maricopa City, the Maha Ganapati Temple of Arizona is a microcosm of India and her legacy of temple worship. A...
hindu temple of arizona
Conveniently located in Scottsdale, Arizona just off AZ-101, the Hindu Temple of Arizona (HTA) is a casual and friendly mandir that attracts local Hindus as...
deadlines, drama, and downward dog
drop and do yoga It’s happening again. That familiar feeling makes itself known as your heart starts to beat a little faster than usual, and...
oneness in the words of llewellyn vaughan-lee
spirituality oneness sufism llewellyn vaughan lee Yoga, in its essence, is a path to wholeness. By practicing asana, we strive to align our bodies, minds...
cobra pose | bhujangasana
How Bhujangasana | Cobra pose Lying on the floor, face down, place your hands under your shoulders. Feet together or hips distance, toes spread towards...
increase your strength and vitality in hatha yoga.
First, breathe. Breath is life. It is living and energetically moving. Breathing-in you create power, breathing-out you use your power to move more efficently and...
why i signed up for yoga teacher training
more than just hatha yoga There is nothing scarier than deciding you want to explore a new path. At 26, I was feeling sluggish and...
10 tips to strengthen your yoga practice
Improve Strengthen Yoga Practice Tips After years of practicing yoga, we’re bound to pick up a few tips along the way to help us in our practice, whether from...
boosting fertility
The Challenge of Conceiving Conceiving a baby is a joyous occasion, but sometimes it can be difficult to achieve. There are 6 million women in...
teach your child to breathe
bee breath: pranayama for kids Pranayama, the practice of consciously regulating the breath, is one of yoga’s most powerful and effective tools for managing stress,...
the secrets of the shoulders
The shoulder girdle is quite extraordinary. Designed to act as the bridge between the arms and the spine, it provides both delicate strength and immense...