Ghee or clarified butter is an ancient ingredient that has its origins in the Indus Valley of India. Indians and the South East Asian continent have used ghee for many years since it’s origins eons ago; circa 3000 BCE. Ghee has recently garnered the attention of the modern world. Some have even resorted to calling […]
How to Test Ayurveda Doshas – Vata, Pitta, Kapha
Vata, pitta, and kapha are the 3 doshas that make up who we are. In Ayurveda, everything is explained in terms of these doshas and their current state. If you are in a balanced doshic state, your doshas are ‘in balance’ according to your Prakruti/original blueprint or constitution. If they are not in balance, you […]
10 Best Desk Zen Garden Kits for Peace and Tranquility
Zen gardens are an aesthetically pleasing visual for the eyes and the mind. Zen gardens, whether part of your backyard or desktop, are meant to bring a sense of Zen or peace to you. It is difficult for us to maintain an actual garden depending on where we live. To solve that, the mini Zen […]
10 Best Podcasts to Listen to Right Now – 2022
Podcasts have started to creep into our lives – and thank goodness for that! There is a lot of information, culture, music, entertainment, news, and everything in-between that are constantly vying for our attention. In more recent times its also been difficult to keep up with everything without having fomo. One of the best ways […]
How to Increase Ojas – The Body’s Subtle Immunity
The term and concept of ojas comes from the Vedic traditions of India. Simply put, ojas is the essence of life. However, it cannot be fully understood without explaining where it comes from, why it is needed, and how we can increase it in our bodies and minds. Ojas is one of the 3 subtle […]
How to Start Practicing Trataka Candle Gazing
Trataka or candle gazing is a term and practice that is very common to those studying and practicing the true forms of yoga. Trataka is a tool used by those who want to still the mind and clear up any thoughts or emotions during meditation. However, this is not the only reason. This practice is […]
How to Practice Yoga Nidra (and Its Benefits)
Yoga Nidra is an ancient practice that originates in India. Mostly documented in Sankhya philosophy which is one of the oldest philosophies of Sanathana Dharma (or in laymen’s terms, Hinduism). Yoga Nidra or yogic sleep is also mentioned in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and in Advaita Vedanta, among other books and philosophies. The practice is […]
How to Work from Home Effectively – The Ultimate Guide
Working from home can be one of the best outcomes of a horrible situation like the pandemic. A lot of people in different industries had to leave their offices and bring their work home. And while in theory that is a silver lining given what everyone was going through in 2020 (and 2021), that transition […]
8 Free Guided Morning Meditations to Start Your Day
These free morning meditations on YouTube are one of the easiest and most accessible ways to start off your mornings. There is a lot of benefit in the practice of meditations, but doing them in the morning will reap the most benefit. Beginners will find it helpful to use guided meditations to assist in their […]
15 Unique Mindfulness and Meditation Gifts of 2022
There are a lot of ways to incorporate mindfulness into your life, and sometimes that means buying mindfulness and meditation gifts. These meditation gifts can help you or someone in your life who is trying to be more mindful and bring more peace into their lives. There are a lot of meditation gifts and ideas […]