How does meditation affect sleep?
Feeling well-rested, with a clear head, and in a good mood – that’s how we would all like to wake up every single morning. But it just so happens that sometimes (or even regularly) we get out of the bed…
Gita Mike
Gita Mike is a long time meditator and yoga practitioner who believes there is a spiritual solution to any challenge that we are faced with. She wants to share her experience and knowledge to help others find their path towards mindfulness, peace, and fulfillment.
What Is The Difference Between Meditation And Sadhana?
Understanding the meaning of Sanskrit words and knowing the context in which to use them can be helpful. The word “Sadhana” is widely used in modern-day teachings of yoga and meditation and can be found in spiritual Hindu and Buddhist…
How To Become A Successful Meditation Teacher: 12 Useful Tips
Educating, guiding, and training others to become more present and mindful is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. If you’ve come across this article, chances are meditation has profoundly impacted your life, and you’re feeling called to…
Can you fall asleep with meditation?
For thousands of years, meditation has been an integral part of many spiritual and religious practices. However, it wasn’t until scientists confirmed that meditation is powerful and beneficial that people looked at it with some skepticism and fear. Nowadays, meditation…
Can You Do Yoga While Fasting: 2 Things to Know
There’s no denying the numerous benefits that yoga has for the body, especially when performed regularly. However, many yogis often ask themselves whether it would be a good idea to do yoga during their fast, given how the latter depletes…
Do Yoga Mats Really Absorb Sound? A Scientific Answer
Yoga mats interact with sound in distinct ways, like everything else in your studio or home. All materials influence sound waves to varying extents, including transmission, blocking, reflection, and absorption. However, you may have heard that yoga mats absorb sound…
Does Doing Yoga Poses Mean Worshiping Gods?
Nowadays, yoga is much more accepted than 10 or 20 years ago. In fact, yoga classes can now be found in every corner of the world. Even so, some people still have concerns about the intention of yoga as the…
What Is The Difference Between Meditation And Samadhi?
If you have been practicing yoga for some time already, you have come to understand that yoga is much more than doing postures and getting flexibility. Yoga is a philosophy and lifestyle described in the eight limbs of yoga. While…
Can You Do Yoga After Drinking Alcohol?
Scrolling through social media, it’s easy to understand why people think Yoga and alcohol go together. From “Beer Yoga” to yoga retreats that serve cocktails, there are certainly many people combining Yoga and drinking. However, from a traditional yogic perspective,…
Meditation Vs. Presence: What’s The Difference?
Meditation is a broad term that can mean different things to different people. As a result, there are many unanswered questions about what meditation exactly is. One of the most common thoughts is whether meditation is the same as presence.…
