I’m sure we all know the stereotypical “OM” at the end of yoga class. It has become mainstream which may mean that we may not even question the reason chanting is included in yoga or meditation. Chanting has many benefits which is why it has had the ability to become so far spread that this…
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Named Anahata in Sanskrit it is also known as the heart or fourth chakra. This chakra is our gooey center where the bridge of compassion links the upper three cosmic chakras and the lower three earth chakras. It is our sense of connection to the community, our loved ones, our lives, nature, a higher power, or even…
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Named Manipura in Sanskrit it is also known as the solar plexus or third chakra. It is linked to the fire element and rightfully so as this is our power center. We derive our motivation, determination, and willpower from this masculine energy center. How Do Chakras Become Blocked? Chakras can be understood as energy centers that are…
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Parameshwari Namah is a sacred mantra in the ancient language of Sanskrit. Sanskrit is sometimes referred to as the mother of all languages and is one of the oldest languages in the world. It has been found in scriptures of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. It has mainly been used as a philosophical language within these…
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We, of course, can link our mental state and our sex drive when we think of how it can be hard to climax when our minds are chattering away or that we may not be in that mood when we are feeling down. The act of purifying and focusing the mind through meditation has the…
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It is a wish many of us have to do nothing and somehow reap great benefits, but the truth is we can do this. Our bodies naturally heal themselves and when we take the time to meditate we can access profound impacts. Meditation can clear the mind and boost GABA, but what really are the…
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Named Svadhisthana in Sanskrit it is also known as the sacral or second chakra. This chakra is our emotional center. It holds within it our ability to connect whether to ourselves and express it or through intimacy with another. How Do Chakras Become Blocked? Chakras can be understood as energy centers that are gathered around…
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