Yoga as we practice today stems from Patanjali’s 8 limbs or branches of yoga. If we think of our yoga practice as a tree, the Yamas and the Niyamas can be considered the first two limbs from which our yoga practice begins to branch out. The 8 limbs of yoga are Yama (self restraints), Niyama … Read more
We all know the discomfort of dealing with stomach pain, whether it’s a mild annoyance or more severe, it can really ruin your day. For those that prefer natural remedies, suffer from allergies to various pain medications, have lighter pain for which medication is overkill, or who’ve already used our RDA of painkillers – effective, … Read more
Much like the Moon, all life on Earth is cyclical. Human physiology is affected by seasonal and circadian rhythms, and by the lunar cycles. As cyclical creatures, we are inherently affected by day and night, the seasons and months. However, light-interfering technology, stress, and inadequate sleep associated with modern life disrupt our healthy natural cycles. … Read more
Many of us live fast-paced lifestyles where we move from appointments to Zoom calls, to long commutes, and right back to it the next day. Millions of people spend hours sitting at a desk daily, hunched over, and are starting to feel the effects of tension and tightness in their shoulders, neck, and upper back. … Read more
Headaches can be frustrating at best and debilitating at worst. According to the World Health Organization, tension headaches are most common and 1 in 20 adults has a headache nearly every day. That said there is hope. For most people headaches can be addressed and managed not only with medical intervention, but also with lifestyle … Read more