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Ayurveda isn't just an ancient health system. It's a timeless, holistic approach to life that integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Whether you're a yoga teacher, health co...

Añjaneyāsana (अञ्जनेयासन) 

• Añjaneya (अञ्जनेय) – a name for the divine being Hanuman, meaning "son of Anjani" 

• Āsana (आसन) – posture or seat 

Low Lunge, or Anjaneyasana, is a dynamic and acc...

Yoga is many things - a lifestyle, a system of healing, a path of service, a way of living in harmony with the world. But first and foremost, yoga is a personal and intimate journey of self-discovery....

This week, something truly worth celebrating happened: Yoga has been reinstated as a therapy eligible for private health insurance benefits in Australia. 

After years of dedicated advocacy from organ...

Vṛkṣāsana 

• Vṛkṣa (वृक्ष) = tree 

• Āsana (आसन) = posture or seat 

Tree Pose, or Vṛkṣāsana, is a graceful standing balance that embodies the spirit of steadiness and ease. With one foot rooted...

What does it really mean to progress in your asana practice? 

Is it about achieving advanced postures, holding longer balances, or increasing strength and flexibility? 

Maybe. But not entirely. 

Tr...

There are a lot of ways we can consider and engage with the path of yoga: its wisdom, as a lifestyle, as a path of self-discovery. But all of it is founded in your personal practice. 

Having a regula...

Did you know that Ayurvedic training is one of the most valuable and relevant forms of health and wellness education available today? In a time where burnout, chronic stress, and lifestyle-related imb...

In Ayurveda, many of us start by learning about Prakruti, our innate constitution, and Vikriti, the current state of our doshas, often described simply as “what’s out of balance right now.” While that...

The Deeper Meaning of Prakruti
Understanding Your Constitutional Nature 

When most people discover Ayurveda, they often begin by learning about the doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) and how these energi...

A Yogic Approach to Gentle Cleansing 

Cleansing is often associated with fasting and deprivation, but with the principles of Ayurveda and Yoga, we can cleanse, balance, and realign with nature in a w...