Brahmacharya, usually translated in English as celibacy, stems from two Sanskrit roots: Brahma and charya. Brahma: the Vedic God of creation. Brahma is therefore related to absolute consciousness, the one true principle, and the unchanging reality that is Brahman. Charya: to be focusing on, engaging with, or going after Together, we can see that it refers … Read more
Yoga, as it has been popularized in the Western World, tends to be perceived as a fitness activity that is designed for the wealthy, young, and able-bodied. If you’re thinking about starting yoga and this seems to be the impression you’ve got so far, please don’t let it put you off! This really could not … Read more
CW: This article discusses trauma and mentions other topics related to the subject like assault, violence, and death. Please engage in self-care as you read this article. No matter your age, gender identity, background, nationality, or profession, at one point or another in your life you have gone or will go through a traumatic experience. … Read more
You finally did it: after years of practice and extensive research (and probably taking some time to save up) you signed up for a 200-hour yoga teacher training. You learned about anatomy, philosophy, breathwork, yoga postures, chakras, and meditation, and most of all, you discovered more about yourself. Congratulations, you’re now a yoga instructor! But … Read more
Vagus means wandering, and in this case, the vagus nerve wanders through a significant portion of the body. It travels through the face, neck, lungs, heart, diaphragm, and abdomen. The vagus nerve is the tenth cranial nerve. It is the longest nerve in the body, and it originates in the brain stem. The vagus nerve … Read more