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October 12, 2015

Best ways to overcome jet lag and make the most of your travel in any country

Guest Blogger Sandy Kingsley is the owner of Inspired Exploration Learn about our Adventure to India planned for October 2016 led by Sandy Kingsley Memories of arriving in Delhi for my first time are a little blurry. I originated in Denver and arrived in Delhi a day and a half later, flying in coach, alone as […]

July 24, 2015

The Eight Limbs Of Yoga for Beginners

Yogis, this short video is for you to have a better understanding of the dynamic impact of beginner’s yoga on your yoga practice.  Go deep into the philosophy of yoga.  Learn more

July 21, 2015

Studio Message July 21, 2015

Yogis!  Enjoy!  Upcoming events and how to create a sacred space. FOR ALL WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS DOWNLOAD:  Itinerary India 2016 Trip

November 26, 2014

Urban Zen, Restore and Relax

Yogis,  I am thrilled to fold the restorative style of Urban Zen including mindfulness, meditation, and aromatherapy into our offerings.  At Root Down Yoga which I am now managing, you can experience this total immersive experience in preventative health. Urban Zen is the child of Donna Karen and masterminded by Rodney Yee.  Watch the video […]

November 18, 2014

I Hate/Love Hot Yoga

I used to be a big fan of hot yoga.  In fact, 10 years ago when I started my yoga practice that’s all I did.  I lived close to what was YogahOMe Symmes and is now Root Down Yoga and because it was convenient, I went. It was really that simple.  I didn’t care about […]

November 12, 2014

Your Dream World Is Just About to End

Ahhhhh…finally, I’m snuggled in my cozy twin bed at the Menla Center for Health & Happiness.   as my Kundalini intensive training with Guru Dharam begins to learn to navigate the dream world for productivity, problem solving, creativity, and healing has begun.  I met Guru Dharam when I did my Kundalini Teacher Training in India in […]

November 1, 2014

A Yogi Prayer

Om Asato Maa Sad-Gamaya Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamaya Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih Translation: Om, Lead us from Unreality (illusion) to the Reality (the eternal self), Lead us from the Darkness (ignorance)  to the Light (bliss), Lead us from the Fear of Death to the Knowledge of Immortality. Om Peace, Peace, Peace.

September 21, 2014

Mantras for Synchrodestiny

Here is the daily mantra practice for Synchrodestiny I learned from Deepak Chopra.  You can use these mantras as daily affirmation for thought replacement or you can use them as your meditation mantra.  If you feel like using one a week at a time or a month at a time, that’s a very nice practice […]

August 22, 2014

Significance of the Number 108 in Yoga

A beautiful meditation practice is called Japa Mala.  You use a mala or Rosary starting with the center big knot (Guru knot) and as you touch each bead slipping it across your finger, you say a mantra.  It is a way to keep count of the repetitions of your mantra.  If you use a mala, […]

Why Meditate for a Specified Time in Kundalini?

Meditation is finally catching on in America and it is estimated 30% of Americans are now meditating. This is great news for the individual and for the collective. In fact, the Dalai Lama said if all eight-year olds were taught to meditate, we would have world peace in one generation. I believe him. I teach […]

August 13, 2014

Full Yoga Practice to Prepare the Body for Meditation

Yogis,  Please enjoy the following 45 minute video.  It is a gentle yoga practice perfected to bring you to a state of consciousness to receive the benefits of meditation. If you are a Yoga Teacher, the full “script” is downloadable here:  Yoga Script

Meditation and Toning for the Vata Mind

Are you frazzled, anxious, worried, or having trouble establishing a meditation practice?  Do you feel you have too many thoughts and are easily distracted?  Are you having a hard time focusing? Please enjoy the video discussion and practice to calm the Vata Dosha in your mind. For the full ecourse, click here Full Vata Course […]

Cooling Yoga Practice for Pitta Dosha

Are you running a little overheated?  Are you aggravated, impatient, or grumpy?  You might just be suffering from a Pitta imbalance.  Try this yoga practice to cool the energies of Pitta.

Basic Sun Salutations

Would you like to learn how to do simple sun salutations (Surya Namaskar)?  Watch below.  Six a day keeps the doctor away!  Add in an apple and just might levitate!  who knows?

How to do a yoga practice…make it personal.

Yogis,  Here is a 45 minute yoga practice from The Elemental Cleanse on establishing yourself in a practice.  It is a teaching video.  I think you will enjoy it! EM Personal Practice from Pamela Quinn on Vimeo.