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Ancient Vedic philosophies indicate that some of the most subtle aspects of nature are the most powerful — and this concept is now at the forefront of cutting-edge science. In 2017 two Nobel prizes were awarded that support ancient Ayurvedic wisdom through the lens of scientific inquiry. Science now shows that tiny microbes in […]
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Today, yoga classes are available on a drop in, as-needed basis, but traditionally, yoga was prescribed by the family Vedic guru (teacher) whose job was to teach the children the ways of a Vedic lifestyle. This included the practices of yoga, breathing, and meditation, but also had much to do with Vedic psychology and even […]
Register here to receive an email reminder at showtime + podcast notes! The interview will air on this page on Monday, July 16th at 5:30pm. About Seane Corn Seane Corn is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher known for her impassioned activism, unique self-expression, and inspirational style of teaching. Featured in commercials, magazines, NPR, and Oprah.com, Seane now utilizes her national platform […]
In the 1970s, Bikram Choudhury introduced the first form of hot yoga and it has been going strong ever since. Since that time, there have been many studies exploring the benefits and potential risks of Bikram’s hot yoga and, as we will see, the results are mixed. Clearly, the popularity of hot yoga is not […]
The most recent Circadian Medicine research suggests that human genes have lost the ability to perceive and stay in tune with the circadian rhythms of nature. (1-3) In our high-tech, fast-paced world with endless distraction and entertainment, more and more of us are becoming disconnected. Circadian disruptors like jet-lag, artificial and blue light, shift/night work […]
I invite you to take some time today to reflect on what you can do to achieve the goal of becoming an incredibly powerful source of love. These activities can be done solo or with a partner. Start the morning with yoga. The sun salutation is a complete Ayurvedic exercise also known as Surya Namaskara. […]
Today, 80 percent of Americans do not exercise regularly, and ten million are exercising less today than just three years ago. (1) Yes, people are very busy these days, but I feel the real reason behind these statistics is that they do not enjoy it—people find time to do the things they enjoy. It’s a […]
Average Reading Time: 2 minutes 34 seconds According to Ayurveda, there are subtle pathways that carry spiritual energy in the body called nadis. These pathways are so subtle that they are invisible until they are activated or in use. The best analogy for the elusive nature of the nadis is to think of them as […]
Average Reading Time: 2 minutes and 56 seconds Recently, there have been a few studies that should motivate all of us to hit the yoga mat or the yoga chair. Yes, you read that correctly. In one study, chair yoga was more effective for arthritis pain than a health education program. In another study, a […]
I get asked ALL THE TIME about when I will create an Ayurveda 101 course and where can you go to learn more specifics about Ayurveda. So I was really excited when Yoga Journal came to me with this idea to do 3 eCourses on the basics of Ayurveda segmented by season and dosha qualities. […]
Average Reading Time: 3 minutes and 23 seconds Most of us think we are in control of our thoughts, desires and aspirations, but science begs to differ. What we actually do have control over, our conscious mind, makes up only about 5% of our behaviors. Surprisingly, it is our unconscious mind that controls 95% of […]
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