The Role of the Spine in Higher Consciousness and Health: Bridging Heaven and Earth in the Human Body
HJ: Did you know that the spine is the main communication pathway in the body, containing many nerve corridors that transmit information from the brain out to the limbs and extremities? It is…
How Alternate Nostril Breathing Can Balance Your Nervous System and Reduce Stress
HJ: Alternate Nostril Breathing is perhaps the premiere technique for awakening the third-eye and stimulating activity of the pineal gland. It works by balancing the two major ‘nadis’ (energy channels or meridians) that…
5 Ancient Yogic Methods For Detoxification of the Body, Mind and Spirit
HJ: Perhaps more than any other system of medicine, Ayurveda has long recognized the many benefits of whole body detoxification. The ancient yogis developed a system of detoxification known as Panchkarma — the…
How to Choose the Best Yoga Poses for Your Body Type: An Ayurvedic Perspective
HJ: Just as there is an optimal diet for your body type, so too are there yoga poses that work best for your given constitution. If you practice yoga regularly, you will notice…
Understanding the Difference Between Clearing and Balancing of the Chakras
HJ: Understanding the difference between clearing and balancing the chakras is important because they are two distinctly different things. The terms are thrown around rather loosely on many new age/healing websites and this…
How to Use Simple Tones (Seed Mantras) to Open the Third Eye
HJ: Opening the third eye is a relatively straightforward process. It typically does not happen overnight, but with a little persistence and focused intent, it will invariably happen to the extent that you are capable…
Ancient Hand Gesture (Mudra) for Receiving Answers to Spiritual Questions and Mysteries
HJ: Mudras are an ancient series of hand gestures that have metaphysical properties which influence our consciousness through a variety of means. They are tools to help us reach a higher level of…
6 Simple Yoga Poses to Balance and Open the Heart Chakra
HJ: Balancing our chakras is not complicated or difficult. It simply requires a little effort and intention towards doing so. One of the most pleasurable ways to do so, in my experience, has been through…
The Yoga of Waking Up: Start Your Day With These 4 Quick, Powerful Poses
HJ: Taking a few minutes to stretch the body and mind before we begin our day lays an incredible foundation for increased awareness, presence and peace in our daily activities. Through this simple,…
