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7 Surprising Facts About Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras is the classical text used to define yoga and its practices, especially in the context of teacher trainings today. But how much do we really know about this ancient scripture? Find out!
New Year Reflections: 7 Spiritual, Contemplative Prompts & Practices
Celebrate the passage of 2023 and welcome the tidings of 2024 with 7 prompts that take inspiration from contemplation and other spiritual practices.
Great Vows of Yoga: Yamas & Niyamas Explained (Part 2)
Explore the foundation of yogic ethics: asteya (non-stealing), brahmacharya (impulse control), and aparigraha (non-grasping). Use this guide to help you discover your own definitions of these values so that you can live a life aligned with your personal dharma.
Yogi Book of November 2023: Gene Keys
Gene Keys teaches you how to transform shadow patterns and traumas into uplifting gifts. Inspired by various age-old wisdom traditions (such as the I Ching), Gene Keys presents a synthesis of seemingly disparate ideas that are readily applicable to the conflicts of our modern world.
Great Vows of Yoga: Yamas & Niyamas Explained (Part 1)
Explore the foundation of yogic ethics: ahimsa (non-violence) and satya (truthfulness). Use this guide to help you discover your own definitions of these values so that you can live a life aligned with your personal dharma.
Yogi Book of October 2023: A New Earth
A field manual for managing the ego and nurturing inner awareness, Eckhart Tolle’s A New Earth offers a map to awakening with powerful insights into how to overcome what’s holding us back, unlock our full potential, and find our life’s purpose.
Yogi Movie of October 2023: I Origins
Through a molecular biologist’s study of the evolution of the human eye, this independent science-fiction film explores the possible truth behind that famous saying, ‘the eyes are the windows to the soul’.
7 Mantras for Meditation: What They Mean and How to Use Them
These 7 beginner-friendly mantras are perfect for keeping the mind centered and focused during meditation. Discover what these mantras mean and how to incorporate them into your practice today.
7 Meditation Mudras: Guide to Hand Gestures for Focus, Clarity, Energy
Yogis have used hand gestures for thousands of years to concentrate the mind, generate energy, and find clarity. Use these 7 hasta mudras (hand gestures) to elevate your meditation practice, boost daily productivity, and find the answers to questions that keep you up at night.
Yogi Movie of September 2023: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
This short film is an adaption of Dahl’s short story and tells the tale of a rich man who endeavors to gain the power to see without using his eyes so that he can cheat at gambling. To succeed, he must follow the example of a famous yogi and master the art of concentration—and in the process, become a changed man.
Yogi Book of September 2023: The Alchemist
A dream and a king’s blessing leads a shepherd to leave home in search of his destiny. To fulfill his soul’s purpose, the shepherd must navigate the pitfalls of human desire and fear, learn the language of omens, and undertake a perilous journey through the desert to uncover a great treasure.
3 Autumnal Equinox Rituals for Celebration, Gratitude, and Looking Forward
Celebrate the autumnal equinox with 3 rituals that commemorate your success, offer thanks to all who walk beside you, and set the foundation for future roads to growth.
Lentil-Stuffed Sweet Potato Boats
Ground yourself with a ghee-licious sweet potato stuffed with lentils and topped with cilantro. The satisfying sweet taste of this plant-based recipe offers lots of protein, fiber, and antioxidants, making it an ideal main for a home-cooked fall dinner.
Asana of the Month: Low Crescent Lunge
Practice this asana to open the hips, strengthen the back, and develop a steady mind. Friendly for all levels and with variations that will challenge even the most experienced of practitioners, Low Crescent Lunge is a yogi-favorite for any sequence that flows.
Full Moon Rituals for Emotional Processing
Explore three exercises for working with the somatic and mental processing of your emotions. Use these as journal prompts, during a full moon ritual, or in the midst of daily life to decondition and reprogram your mind.
Yogi Book of August 2023: Yoga, Power, & Spirit
Alberto Villoldo’s translation of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras is poetic, concise, and fits in your pocket. Infused with the feminine spirit, it is the ideal companion for contemplation of the essence of yoga.
Yogi Movie of August 2023: The Portable Door
The Portable Door explores a reality in which coincidences are orchestrated, corporate strategy dictates the use of magic, and confused interns must become heroes to save what’s left of free will in our modern world.
Yogi Sandwich with Roasted Red Bell Pepper & Hummus
This sandwich is perfect as a midday lunch. Bell peppers roasted in olive oil intensify the flavors, satiating hummus keeps you feeling full longer, and almonds and cucumber add a satisfying crunch.
Asana of the Month: Revolved Triangle
Practice this asana to develop balance, strengthen and stretch the legs, improve breathing, open up the heart, ground yourself, and cultivate the concentration necessary for deep meditation.
Yogi Movie of July 2023: Spirited Away
Spirited Away is an animated fantasy/adventure that follows Chihiro, a 10-year-old girl that enters the world of kami (Japanese spirits) to save her parents after they are turned into pigs.