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Are you in a state where you have no more energy to do the things you love? For instance, you loved taking your dog for a walk. You always looked forward to it. But now, you do not have the mental capacity to do it. If you dread the things you once enjoyed, you could […]
From Sanskrit, the word “Kundalini” can be translated as “twisted” (like a snake or a steel spring), and traditionally the snake is its symbol. In ancient Indian manuscripts, Kundalini is described as a form of biological energy dormant in the human body. It is regarded as the basis of life, as the main form of […]
We all know most commercial tubes of toothpaste contain fluoride, right? Did you also know that since 1962 PHS (Public Health Service) recommended the addition of Fluoride in your tap water? Their reason is to reduce tooth decay! Is this factual or misleading? Let’s revisit the archives for some answers, shall we? Fluoride 101: The […]
Yogis believe that the space between the eyebrows is very important. And that explains why this space is marked with a colored dot in some cultures. Similarly, located between two hemispheres of our brain is the Pineal gland. A very significant pea-sized organ is also referred to as the Ajna chakra. So what exactly is […]
Fawning is about being big on pleasing people and engaging in pacifying behaviors. In fawn trauma response, the victim prioritizes appeasing people and receiving approval. We know it feels great to be liked by the people around you. But it is utterly useless if you are losing yourself while at it. And this is what […]
Was your father present in your life growing up? How would you describe your relationship with him? Was it the same as how he treated your mother? Fathers have a significant role in shaping your character, consciously or unconsciously. And while a mother wound affects your femininity, a father wound affects your masculinity. So what […]
Most of us are well versed in the idea of yoga and meditation as effective interventions for maintaining good health. However, how many of us have actually pondered on the role of diet in yoga and meditation practice? Just as many of us are consumed over perfecting our daily yoga practice, following a yoga diet […]
What is that one thing you can think of passed down to you or your parents from your ancestors? It could be stories, heirlooms, or genetic traits. Recent studies suggest that even trauma can pass down through the generations. If you have someone in your family history that bears the scars of past trauma like […]
Different cultures identify seven energy centers of the body, often referred to as chakras. They pinpoint ways to balance or align our chakras for complete energetic harmony of the body, mind, and spirit. For example, you can connect chakras to astrology, crystals, plants, and even colors of the rainbow. Then, what happens when a chakra […]
Let’s face it. In every story, there is a hero and a villain. In your narration, you are both; the bright and dark aspects orchestrate the melody of your life. It is a melody that many of us opt to listen to on one side only. See, most people opt to focus on their bright […]
We all need mother wound healing. See, the mother-daughter bond is one of the most powerful ever. It may be because she nurtured you during pregnancy and probably breastfed you. However, it goes way beyond that. Your emotional awareness is strongly affected by the mother figure in your life, even if you were adopted. Unfortunately, […]
Kayakalpa is coined from two Sanskrit words, ‘kaya’ and ‘Kalpa.’ ‘Kaya’ means bodies, and ‘Kalpa’ means transformation or transmutation. Therefore, the word Kayakalpa can loosely translate to mean a practice that transforms bodies. It is an old way of performing total body rejuvenation. The entire system originated in India Circa 3000 B.C.E. Kayakalpa seeks to […]