Let Go & Be Happy

This phrase, “Let go and be happy” sounds simple, right? No. I know it’s not. There are many samskaras (impressions from life experiences) blocking our ability to allow life’s events to pass through us freely. The blocked energy is stuck and has now created a problem when we experience a similar event that “triggers” the […]

Deep Rest in Yogic Sleep

Yoga Nidra – Deep Rest in Yogic Sleep “Yoga Nidra” means “yogic sleep” and goes far beyond deep relaxation to a place of natural peace and quiet that is tremendously healing.  It is a power of awakening to who we are and it is more than relaxation.  It can give us access to our highest […]

Chakras

Last month I attended a Chakra exploration class through asana, meditation and aromatherapy at Evolve to Harmony in Omaha.  This was not the first time I had worked with my chakras.  However, it was a comprehensive course incorporating meditation, mudras, essential oils and asanas to help balance and clear our personal chakra centers.   The chakras […]

Understanding Life Force: Prana Vayus

According to yoga tradition, there are five currents of vital force (prana) that flow through our body.  They are called the prana vayus.  Prana means “life force” or “vital energy” and vayu means “wind” or “direction of energy.”  These five vayus govern different areas of the body and different physical and subtle activities. When they’re […]