One of the reasons our bodies, minds, and souls resonate with and attune to nature is that we aren’t humans in nature; we are nature. (Pause and consider this for a moment…) On the mat, chakra practices can help us tap into the various elements of the natural world that reside within ourselves.
Read MoreToday, June 21, nature moves us through yet another one of her cycles! This day marks the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and is the one day of the year when there is more light than dark.
Historically, all around the globe, rituals have long been performed to honor the energy of the sun, its life giving force and gifts of beauty.
Read MoreSpring is finally in full bloom. The extended sunlight and sprouting flowers help lift our energy and mood. However, while the season may be nudging us up, this May also comes along with a variety of growing challenges and anxiety in our communities, country, and all around the world.
Read MoreMost spiritual masters recognize being out in nature as a means to cultivating this peace more effortlessly. In fact, walking in nature has long been a path of yoga - also known as Walking Meditation. Walking Meditation is easy, takes little time, requires no formal training, and offers amazing health benefits. It is particularly valued for its ability to refresh your mind, give you an emotional boost, and help you feel more in sync with nature’s cycles.
Read MoreFind a place to sit down in a natural surrounding. If you can't be outside, sit by an open window.
Sit comfortably, relaxed; somewhere you feel safe, and where you won't have to get up for a few minutes. You can lay down if it's appropriate. You can choose to close your eyes or leave them open.
Read MoreSpring is finally in full bloom. The extended sunlight and sprouting flowers help lift our energy and mood. However, while the season may be nudging us up, this May also comes along with a variety of growing challenges and anxiety in our communities, country, and all around the world.
Read MoreIt is an AWEsome time to slow down in nature and up our mental and physical well-being.
In a study published January 19th in the journal Emotion, researchers found that positive emotions—especially the awe that comes with a deep connection to nature, art, or spirituality—are linked to lower levels of inflammation-producing cytokines.
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