Udāna vāyu is one of the five subtypes of prāṇa, or vital energy, in the body according to āyurveda. Udāna vāyu is the energy of ascension, and is considered the energy of higher consciousness. Udāna vāyu is the prāna that moves through our primary energy channel (nāḍi), is associated with Kundalini śakti and the consciousness of enlightenment.
Read MoreWhen vyāna vāyu is strong and healthy our thoughts and ideas flow freely, we are creative and engaged fully in life. With healthy vyāna vāyu we are fearless and outgoing, circulating and expanding our presence in the world.
Read MoreIn addition to physical digestion in the gut, samāna vāyu helps us digest life. With the support of samāna vāyu we can assimilate our life experiences, turn what is useful into wisdom and let go of what is not serving us.
Read MoreApāna Vāyu is one of the five major prānas or vital energies in āyurveda and yoga philosophy. It is the downward-flowing energy responsible for the elimination of waste products from the body, including urine, feces, and reproductive fluids, as well as elimination of mental and emotional patterns that are threatening to our good health.
Read MorePrāna vāyu is responsible for the movement of energy, breath, and information throughout our bodies, acting as the bridge between the mind and body. Its influence can be found in our respiratory system, heart, and nervous system.
Read MoreAsteya means non-stealing or not taking from others, meaning we must only accept what is earned or freely given. We can practice asteya every day. Obviously choosing not to steal physical goods from anyone is asteya, but there are other more subtle ways we can think about non-stealing too.
Read MoreYoga has the vast potential to meet the challenges of our time; inviting us into relationship with ourself, which in turn strengthens our relationship to everything around us.
Read MoreAdd the sour taste to your Thanksgiving Feast with Carrie’s Cranberry Sauce. Skip the can this year, and make this simple recipe from scratch!
Read MoreĀyurveda, an ancient holistic healing system originating in India, is a profound and time-tested approach to achieving optimal health and well-being. Derived from the Sanskrit words "ayus" (life) and "veda" (knowledge), Ayurveda can be understood as the "science of life."
Read MoreYoga retreat can be a transformative experience, and you often return home different that you were when you left, while the life you left at home didn’t change. Returning home from retreat requires a delicate process of reintegrating into everyday life.
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