Undeniable benefits of using meditation apps

The universal understanding of meditation is a practice that involves sitting in silence and stillness to calm the mind and nervous system. However, you may not know that there are some meditations, known as dynamic (or active) meditations, which are…
If you’re new to meditation, you may envision a remote setting with a meditation practitioner sitting alone atop a hill. Unfortunately, this misconception is what puts many first-time meditators off, especially those who thrive in the company of others. While…
It is estimated that over 300 million people worldwide now practice yoga, and no matter how they first found yoga, it’s not uncommon to find yoga boring initially or after a while. So what do you do if you know…
There is a lot of confusion around what yoga actually is and how you should incorporate it into your life. As a yoga teacher, new participants often ask me whether attending class once a week is enough or if they…
One of the most common questions aspiring yoga teacher trainees ask is if they have to be able to demonstrate every posture to be a yoga instructor. As most modern-day yoga classes heavily emphasize asana, this is a natural concern…
You don’t have to be an advanced yogi to know that yoga and meditation are interlinked, complementing each other perfectly. So why do many modern-day yoga classes focus solely on asana (yoga poses) with little time for introspection? Can you…
Yoga teacher training courses are often glamorized as long retreats and marketed as a way to go deeper in your practice. While completing a Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) does come with a certification to instruct classes, learning to teach is…
Yoga Nidra has many scientifically proven benefits relating to sleep. For example, it can improve the quality and help you drift off at night much faster. Many practitioners also claim they feel more well-rested after a Yoga Nidra session than…