Out of “The Program,” as the Rabbi Calls it, and into the Heart – Donna Quesada
by Donna Quesada: Out of the Negative Mind— […]
Awaken Interviews Kundalini Master Gurudhan – Pt 3 – This Whole Awakening Process Starts by Going Within
Donna Quesada: And so, do you feel that Yoga and meditation are necessary for this awakening process? […]
Awaken Interviews Kundalini Master Gurudhan Pt 2 – Balance Ourselves To Bring The Planet Back Into Balance
Donna Quesada: And so, how would you say… because this comes up all the time… I know there is a lot of difference in opinion between Yogis, with regard to the role of therapy. [...]
Yoga for People Who Hate Yoga
by Kiri Westby: Doing yoga with Francisco Kaiut is doing yoga from the inside out. In fact, to say the word “doing” is already too active, too aggressive, as it’s more of an un-doing. […]
Awaken Interviews Kundalini Master Gurudhan Pt 1 – We Should Be Human First – Yogis Second – Teachers Third
Donna Quesada: So, Gurudhan. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here today. […]
Embodying The Spirit of Mother Earth’ – Guru Singh
by Guru Singh: As we’ve all seen in the news here lately, some of the world’s recent billionaires are designing industries to colonize other planets in the nearby space […]
Mastering the Spiritual Components of Your Core
by Dr. Bohdanna “Billie” Zazulak: I was mountain biking on the majestic fjords of Norway, during the time of the midnight sun. […]
Awaken Interviews Guruprem Khalsa Pt 3 – Support And Elevate The Feminine
Donna Quesada: And why Kundalini Yoga? That became your path? […]
Awaken Interviews Guruprem Khalsa Pt 2 – Awakened People Love To Serve
Donna Quesada: Well, let’s go there. How do we get there? In your case, it was Kundalini Yoga. Could you speak about that? […]
Awaken Interviews Guruprem Khalsa Pt 1 – Existence Is A Miracle
Donna Quesada: Well, Guruprem…Welcome and thank you for joining us. […]
Grace Pt 2 – Donna Quesada
by Donna Quesada: And in this state of pure light and love, it is a return to innocence. […]
Is Your Heart Chakra Open to Love?
by Traci Pedersen: All relationships are an energy exchange. When you fall in love, […]
Laughter Yoga – Funniest Video Ever
Laughter Yoga – Funniest Video Ever […]
Yin Versus Restorative Yoga: Here’s What You Need to Know About Each Style
One of the things that makes yoga so great is that anyone can do it because of its variety of styles and ways to practice! […]
You Are Not This Body – Donna Quesada
by Donna Quesada: My Zen teacher used to say, “you’re not who you think you are.” He was trying to nudge me past the usual ways that I identify myself. […]
A Mountain Pose That Claimed My Career
by Jasmine Bilaldi: Warning: Yoga may cause you to reassess your life’s purpose and—gasp!—go for it… […]
The Water Element: The Key to Flowing Freely
by Sierra Wagner: As we continue our exploration through the elemental forces that make up our internal and external universe, we acknowledge that each element, though separate and unique, is a part of a whole… [...]
Out of the Darkness and Into the Light: How My Military Transition Helped My Yoga Practice in the Pandemic
by Alicia Dill: Starting in 2013, I’ve been practicing regularly at the same hot yoga studio two to three times per week… […]
What Is Qi Gong and How Does It Differ From Yoga and Tai Chi? 3 Ancient Practices Compared
by Wenlin Tan: You’ve probably heard of Tai Chi, but have you heard of Qi Gong? […]
Three Yoga Postures to Build Confidence While Pursuing Your Unique Purpose
by Heidi Spear: Following our own dharma takes courage… […]
Donna Farhi on Why Success in Yoga is About Opening Our Hearts, Not Our Hips
by Donna Farhi: It’s late afternoon and one of my long-time students has come to visit… […]
List of Greatest Yogis of all time
by Arfa Javaid: This article sheds light on some of the greatest yogis of all time whose teachings have led to the spiritual evolution of humanity… […]
Set For The Nervous System And Glandular Balance
This kriya is for reducing stress and fortifying the mind and body to effectively respond to change in a healthy way… […]
Twist Your Way To A Healthier Spine With These 8 Yoga Poses (Photo Tutorial)
by Tonya Wetzel: You may have heard yoga teachers say things like “twist to release toxins from your body” or “wring out your organs.” But what’s really happening in yoga twists, and how should we safely [...]
3 Secrets to Finding Balance in Any Yoga Pose
by Neeti Narula: Simple and mindful practices. Profound difference… […]
Om Mani Padme Hum: The Meaning Behind the Popular Mantra
by Meredith DeCosta: Next to OM, om mani padme hum is one of the most commonly chanted mantras in yoga… […]
Seva (Service)
by Kate Rabinowitz: Today I received a gift of service. My guinea pig Butterscotch just had a major surgery (I am not kidding) and I didn’t know how to care for him when leaving on [...]
A Yoga Practice for Strength and Resilience
by Gabrielle Marchese: We all have a well of inner strength and power available to us… […]
The Neutral Mind – Donna Quesada
by Donna Quesada: I remember my teacher saying to “dive into the cosmic self.” I thought to myself that whatever the cosmic self was… […]
Mudras – How to Practice Hand Gestures for Connection, Focus, Compassion, and Motivation
by Sarah Finger: Although the origins of mudras are not known, they have been around for thousands of years and have appeared in many different religious and spiritual traditions… […]
Practices for Loving Yourself Through Sickness
by Julie Peters: Sick? Love yourself through the illness with cozy comfort, breathwork, restorative yoga, and more… […]
Grief Yoga: 5 Stages to Transform Sorrow Into Strength
by Robin Fasano: Grief yoga expert Paul Denniston reveals a compassionate practice for healing from grief… […]
Yoga as a Main Physical Activity in Your Life: Is It Enough?
by Lavera Stewart: Meta:Yoga as an exercise has been used by both the young and old. Yoga benefits range from health to spiritual. Yoga calms your emotions and strengthens your body. Don’t let yogis and [...]
Sat Nam Beloved Sisters and Brothers
I just wanted to let the Awaken community know how important Guru Singh is to me, personally. […]
Fires Consuming Nearly Twice as Much Forest as They Did 20 Years Ago
Wildfires are destroying nearly twice as much tree cover globally as they did in 2001, burning through an additional 7.4 million acres of forest annually, an area roughly the size of Belgium, a new analysis [...]
Yin Yoga For Inviting And Accepting Discomfort
by Keri Mangis: Comfort and safety can only take you so far. Go deeper with yin yoga… […]
Yoga And Feminism
by Julie Peters: When I was in school, I wanted to talk about feminism all the time… […]
The Meaning of Egolessness – Ken Wilber
by Ken Wilber: Precisely because the ego, the soul and the Self can all be present simultaneously, we can better understand the real meaning of egolessness, […]
Basic Breath Series
This set gives you a quick lift in energy, increased clarity, and a sense of balance… […]
Never, Ever Give Up. Arthur’s Inspirational Transformation!
If this story can inspire someone you know, please share it with them! Arthur Boorman was a disabled veteran of the Gulf War for 15 years, and was told by his doctors that he would [...]
Reaching Beyond The Mat
by Chip Richards: We need to take those very qualities that we’re learning in the yoga room, and begin to truly apply them in our families, in our local community, and into our global family [...]
Om Mani Padme Hum: The Meaning Behind the Popular Mantra
by Meredith DeCosta: This special yogic chant is Sanskrit, and it’s pronounced OHM-MAH-NEE-PAHD-MAY-HUM. It’s comprised of four words, and those four melodic words are all the words on many of those colorful Tibetan prayer flags… [...]
Mudras For Harmonious Living – Sarah Finger
by Sarah Finger: Although the origins of mudras are not known, they have been around for thousands of years and have appeared in many different religious and spiritual traditions… […]
Why Are We Nicer After Yoga
by Susan Mann: As a little girl, when there was tension in the home, Tina Stromsted would slip out the house into the field next door, and dance… […]
How To Practice Uddiyana Bandha: Step By Step Guide To Abdominal Lock
by Emma Morrison: In your hatha yoga practice, you may have heard about the bandhas. Banda, or lock, is a gesture in which a segment of the body is sealed or constricted… […]