Dragon Pose
The Dragon pose targets deep tissues in your hips and groin. It stands out as one of the best yoga postures to boost hip mobility and flexibility. This powerful position, known as ‘Utthan Pristhasana’ in Sanskrit, helps ease lower back pain and provides relief from sciatica. The pose creates an intense yet beneficial stretch in […]
Solar Plexus Chakra Affirmations
Solar plexus chakra affirmations are a great way to balance the third energy center in the human body. The solar plexus chakra sits four fingerbreadths above the navel. Known as Manipura in Sanskrit, it means “lustrous gem” and represents personal power, confidence, and identity. This vital energy center connects to our basic right to act […]
Third Eye Headache
Third eye headaches happen because of blockages or overactivity in the third eye chakra. The pain shows up right in the middle of your forehead. This vital energy center’s imbalance affects you both physically and emotionally. Your overactive third eye chakra might trigger paranoia and overwhelming thoughts that lead to frequent headaches. These headaches signal […]
Sacral Chakra Opening Symptoms
The sacral chakra opening shows itself through a warm tingling sensation in your lower abdomen. This signals the start of an energy transformation. The sacral chakra—Svadhisthana in Sanskrit—sits just below the belly button and serves as the second of seven main energy centers in the body. Your emotions, creativity, and sexuality flow through this vital […]
Blue Chakra Meaning
Clear communication and authentic self-expression build the foundation for personal growth. The blue chakra’s meaning covers these vital aspects of human experience. This energy center controls how we state our thoughts and feelings in a way that works. The throat houses this fifth chakra—also known as Vishuddha—which represents truth and clear communication. A balanced throat […]
Purple Chakra
The purple chakra emerges as the most powerful energy center in the chakra system. This remarkable chakra embodies all seven chakras’ characteristics. You’ll find this seventh chakra—Sahasrara or the crown chakra—right at the top of your head. It creates our connection to higher consciousness and helps us predict the future. Sahasrara’s Sanskrit meaning translates to […]
Sacral Chakra Affirmations
Sacral chakra affirmations create a powerful pathway to emotional balance and creative expression. The Sanskrit word ‘chakra’ means ‘disk’ or ‘wheel’ and represents the body’s energy centers. The Svadhisthana or sacral chakra, meaning “sweetness” in Sanskrit, sits just below the navel and stands as the second of seven chakras. This vital energy center acts as […]
Yogi Squat
The yogi squat looks simple but packs powerful health benefits that research supports. Research from July 2014 shows older adults who had trouble getting up from the floor faced higher mortality risks compared to those who could do it easily. This finding emphasizes how important these fundamental movements are. The yogi squat, also called Malasana […]
What is a Yogi
The term “yogi” often confuses people, even though yoga ranked as the fifth most popular exercise during Covid lockdowns. Australian women between 25-34 years show strong interest in yoga, with 20% practicing regularly. However, many practitioners don’t grasp that being a yogi means much more than striking poses on a yoga mat. Traditional Hindu culture […]