Apana Vayu: The Energy of Release & Surrender

Apana Vayu: The Energy of Release & Surrender

If you’ve been practicing yoga for a while you’ve likely heard the word Prana before. It’s an important Sanskrit term that translates to “life force.” But just like the rest of yoga practice, this is only the tip of the iceberg. As you...
Udana Vayu: The Ascending Wind

Udana Vayu: The Ascending Wind

Our yoga practice is meant for more than fancy poses. When approached holistically, it can help you feel confident, centered and purposeful. To get to that place, we need to focus more fully on the energetic side of yoga. This is where the study of Prana Vayus, and...
Prana Vayu: The Breath of Vitality

Prana Vayu: The Breath of Vitality

One of my favorite teachers once told me that becoming an accomplished student is about knowing, without a doubt, what you don’t know.  This is a hot tip (you’re welcome!) for studying “next level” yoga philosophy. And you’re in luck! That’s just what’s on the...
Adi Shakti Mantra: Manifest Your Divine Femininity

Adi Shakti Mantra: Manifest Your Divine Femininity

As you begin to dive deeper into your yoga practice, you may begin to pick up a few practices outside traditional asana. Those familiar with Kundalini yoga may already be well versed in the use of mantras and their benefits. However, even if you’ve never...
Vyana Vayu: The Energetic Secret to Flow

Vyana Vayu: The Energetic Secret to Flow

Have you ever felt that when things in life are going well for you, they go, like, really well? You may start with a delish, healthy breakfast, enjoy an uplifting yoga practice, be inspired to create something, and make a great decision at work, all in the same day?...
Saucha: 6 Ways Purify Your Body, Mind, Relationships & Space

Saucha: 6 Ways Purify Your Body, Mind, Relationships & Space

Before I sat down to write this piece, I wiped off my desk. I grabbed a glass of water, and I lit a candle. Earlier that day, I made time for my meditation ritual after I showered and brushed my teeth. These are all forms of the yogic principle known as saucha. What...