A Guided Mantra Meditation To Soothe You [VIDEO]

Seated Woman Meditating in Front of Large Crystals

Today we’ll be journeying inwards with a simple mantra-based meditation video taught by my good friend Yashoda Devi Ma. Yashoda is an experienced meditation teacher based in Boulder, CO. In the video below, Yashoda will guide you on a brief but powerful practice designed to soothe the nervous system, ease stress and fear, and bring […]

4 Sleep Secrets for Better Zzzs

A Statue of Buddha Napping on One Knee, in Front of Bamboo

As we head deeper into winter here in the northern hemisphere, the daylight hours seem to pass in the blink of an eye. Before we know it, the sun disappears over the horizon and in its place, a peaceful darkness fills the sky. These months are nature’s way of taking a rest. Trees slow down and lose […]

A Breathing Practice To Calm Your Mind

Woman Seated Indian Style Doing Nadi Shodhanam Breathing

Today we’re going to embark on a journey into India – to learn a powerful breathing practice that’s easy to do. It will calm your heart and quiet your mind… The technique is called Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, or alternate nostril breathing. In Sanskrit, the word “Nadi” means channel or flow, the word “Shodhana” means clarifying […]

3 DIY Practices To Release Stress And Tension

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We all get a little worn down now and then, and this is when those not-so-great habits can begin to form. I’ve found that it can be extremely helpful to have some self-sooth practices in your back pocket for times like these. Today, I want to show you 3 tried and true ways to rejuvenate […]

Rituals To Dissolve Inflammation And Pain

Woman in White Dress Meditating by Bamboo

At the core of natural medicine is one fundamental belief — our bodies are powerful, and if given the proper support they usually know how to heal themselves. Your body is so wise, in fact, that at the first indication that anything is wrong it calls in the cavalry! The first hero on the scene […]

2 Surprisingly Powerful Ways To Calm Your Mind

Woman Meditating on Rocks by the Ocean

We are living through tumultuous times. Between wildfires, viruses and pockets of violence around the world, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. I know I do. Alarming footage is everywhere, there’s a hodgepodge of different ideas, and it seems like everyone is on edge. That’s why it is incredibly important to cultivate a few practices that […]

Staying Centered in a Wild World

Abstract Art of Bearded Face Split in Half with Saturn and Stars Inside

The other day I did something I shouldn’t have. Before going to bed, my wife Michelle and I made the mistake of reading some mainstream news headlines, which — as you know — are fear-based with only small bits of level headed truth. Not a smart way to end the day! “If it bleeds, it […]

3 Easy “Face Yoga” Stretches To Look and Feel Younger

Japanese Woman Before and After Face Yoga

In the middle of a jungle ceremony a few years ago, a shaman told me, “Sometimes you have to break down in order to break through.” One of the essential truths on the ancestral healing path is that crisis and transformation often go hand in hand. This crisis can come in a variety of shapes […]

A Powerful Exercise To Boost Your Energy Now [Video!]

Stone Carving of Seated Buddha with Palms Facing Up

I’ve got something really cool to share with you today. Last week, my friend and Taoist Grandmaster, Pedram Shojai, showed me a powerful secret to calm your mind and tap into the infinite life-force energy that surrounds you. This might sound a little “out there” to some, but there are things you simply need to […]

What Is Your Pain Trying To Tell You?

Woman on Top of a Mountain at Sunset

We all experience physical pain at times in our lives. Have you ever wondered why? It’s an ancient and puzzling question. Why does pain have to be part of the human journey? From a spiritual point of view, the answer may be shrouded in mystery. But we do know a few things, from a purely […]

3 Simple Meditations To Improve Your Life

Painting of Bodhisattva with Different Colored Flowers

As meditation becomes more mainstream these days, people are finally beginning to experience not just the mental benefits of this ancient practice, but also the positive effects on their physical health. With so many different styles geared toward specific goals and outcomes, it’s not always easy to pinpoint where to start. To help you choose a meditation that […]

The Hidden Benefits of Meditation

Cosmic Meditating Human with Many Hands and a Tree Growing from the Top of the Head

Like many other indigenous forms of wisdom or knowledge, meditation has been around for thousands of years, helping those who use it regularly, to achieve a better sense of balance and control in their lives. One of the oldest recognized practices in the history of humankind, scientific studies and research are only now beginning to […]