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Ah, sleep. It is a joy that we take for granted until it no longer comes to us so easily. Unfortunately, even before this year’s pandemic, insomnia became a global epidemic. This year’s collective crisis has only exacerbated an already exacerbated problem. So what can we do YJ spoke to four veteran yoga therapists from […]

Bliss is mentioned often but is vaguely understood and defined as an attainable, elevated state of consciousness. It is the main benefit of a daily meditation practice and the catalyst for a reflective, enlightened life. We’ve been deeply immersed in bliss before, but here’s a summary: bliss whispers to us, reminding us of our true […]

I remember that in my first readings of the Yoga Sutras in my early twenties, I was obsessed with the concept of Pratyahara or “withdrawal or the senses”. Unsure of myself and my way out into the world, I wandered the streets of New York City looking for something to fill myself with. Sometimes it […]

The health benefits of a cup of tea can go well beyond the ingredients of the brew: take the time to boil the water, inhale the aromas that rise from the soaked leaves and feel the warmth of the cup in your hands, before taking your first sip encourages you to slow down, stay present, […]

Do you want less stress in your life? Do you want inner peace to become your normal state? Music could be an answer. DJ Taz Rashid discovered binaural beats meditation while leading a corporate lifestyle – something that is definitely stressful. These short and accessible meditations enabled him to calm his “monkey mind” by easing […]

Despite some of its contortionist asana, yoga isn’t about whether you can get your foot behind your head. Instead, it’s about the process of building awareness and using that awareness to make decisions that help you find health and happiness. . Wisdom is part of the process. But so is biology. Here are three things […]

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Sometimes emotions feel incredibly overwhelming. It’s part of being human. Fortunately, yoga gives us tools to navigate these states. You can meditate, breathe deeply, and flow with your emotions and use your practice to mindfully decipher the underlying messages of your feelings. Your practice can create an investigation space where you can be authentic and […]