The important chakras are stated in Hindu and Buddhist texts to be arranged in a column along the spinal cord, from its base to the top of the head, connected by vertical channels. The tantric traditions sought to master them, awaken and energize them through various breathing exercises or with assistance of a teacher. These chakrasContinue reading “Today’s Daily Buddha”
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Deep Dive into Tree Pose
The name comes from the Sanskrit words vṛkṣa (वृक्ष) meaning “tree”, and āsana (आसन) meaning “posture”. History of Tree Pose A 7th-century stone carving in Mahabalipuram appears to contain a figure standing on one leg, perhaps indicating that a pose similar to vrikshasana was in use at that time. It is said that sadhus disciplined themselves by choosing to meditate in the pose.Continue reading “Deep Dive into Tree Pose”
Today’s Daily Buddha
The Buddha (also known as Siddhartha Gotama or Siddhārtha Gautama) was a philosopher, mendicant, meditator, spiritual teacher, and religious leader who lived in Ancient India (c. 5th to 4th century BCE). He is revered as the founder of the world religion of Buddhism, and worshiped by most Buddhist schools as the Enlightened One who has transcended Karma and escaped the cycle of birth and rebirth. He taught for around 45 years and builtContinue reading “Today’s Daily Buddha”
Today’s Daily Buddha
“Yoga is a light, which once lit will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter your flame.” — B.K.S. Iyengar Science of Yoga Energy Medicine
Today’s Daily Buddha
Taken from Yoga 365, Daily Wisdom for Life, on and off the mat FIND YOUR CENTER WHEN THINGS FEEL CHAOTIC Chaos usually feels like things are scattered, moving in all directions or shifting unpredictably. When things are chaotic and you need to quiet your mind, it is essential to find you center, that place ofContinue reading “Today’s Daily Buddha”
Today’s Daily Buddha
“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” by Wayne Dyer MALA BEADS BOHO YOGA PANTS
Today’s Daily Buddha
Today’s Daily Buddha
“Undisturbed calmness of mind is attained by cultivating friendliness toward the happy, compassion for the unhappy, delight in the virtuous. ― Patanjali, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali READ FOR FREE WATCH NOW – Basics of Zen Buddhism
Morning Stretches – Metabolic Balance
With the current pandemic, many of us have been spending more time indoors and most likely experiencing more stress and tension than usual. Starting off your morning with a few easy and simple stretches can be one way to ease into the day, relieve a little bit of that stress, and do something good forContinue reading “Morning Stretches – Metabolic Balance”
Vitamin D and Immunity
Vitamin D has in recent times come under greater scrutiny for its role in immunity. And it appears that the role has even greater connotations that previously thought. According to peer-reviewed published articles of US NAtional Library of MEdicine, without vitamin D we are at an increased risk of developing a host of infections whenContinue reading “Vitamin D and Immunity”
