Did you know that you can use yoga to relieve stress? Many aspects of a yoga practice can reduce stress, from breathwork to meditation and of course, the physical poses.In this articl...
Women's contributions to the development of yoga are rarely discussed. But, long before the term "spirituality" or "awareness" was coined, women had a profound impact on the development of these conce...
Inherited blood disorder affecting body's ability to produce hemoglobin and health erythrocytes. Because of not enough healthy red blood cells the body cells are deprived of the oxygen they need to ma...
Did you know there are energy boosting yoga poses you can do anytime for a natural increase in your energy?It's safe to say that most of us feel like our schedules are full and demand...
Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil, is a herb that has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine for its numerous health benefits. It is a highly revered plant in Hindu culture and is often ...
In our YA Classes Teacher Highlights, we feature one of our amazing instructors and interview them so our members and readers can get to know them. This teacher highlight is with Alec...
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It's easy to paint a very one-dimensional...
Warrior 2 Pose is a classic yoga posture and an essential pose to know for anyone wanting to start a yoga practice. Although this pose comes second in the Warrior series, you will lik...
The key to perfection
Ayurveda is knowledge of a healthy lifestyle, which preaches harmony with oneself and the world around. In search of its original source, we must go back ...
We know - an article on winter hydration tips? It might seem counterintuitive, as we don't give as much thought to thirst during the colder months. However (you know where this is goi...
These tablets are herbal and purely ayurvedic formulations. It is helpful in treatment of psychiatric conditions and also helps to balance the vitiated three doshas Vata, Pitta and Kapha in body. Thes...
Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinula edodes)
A culinary medicinal mushroom with tremendous health benefits. Usually seen on Oak trees. Mushroom cultivators also grow them on logs. Shiitake...
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With December (and the holiday season) in...
Mindfulness-based lifestyle choices are vital - even necessary - for Black men. If Black men are seeking optimal mental health and wellness, self-regulation and self-care, then they m...
Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum):
Very popular in Chinese, Japanese and Western Herbal Medicine Reishi is a mushroom of the Ganodermataceae fa...
Mindful self-compassion sounds so nice, but what does it mean exactly? To start, let's define mindfulness.
As defined by the American Psychological Association, mindfulness is "A m...