In the subtle science of yoga, breath is far more than a biological function; it is a sacred bridge between the physical and the energetic, the visible and the invisible. Breath is the primary vehicle through which prana, the vital life force, flows into and through us. While modern science describes breathing as the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide, the yogic perspectiv...

In the subtle science of yoga, breath is far more than a biological function; it is a sacred bridge between the physical and the energetic, the visible and the invisible. Breath is the primary vehicle through which prana, the vital life force, flows into and through us. While modern science describes breathing as the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide, the the…

During a trip to India in 2012, I was lucky to spend some quality time with an Acharya (Teacher) of Ayurveda and Yoga, named Ed Zadlo. It was a real pleasure for me knowing his many decades of training and teaching experience within the fields of Yoga and Ayurveda (healthy living). One afternoon as we found ourselves with a bit of free time in a beautiful Delhi park, I took t...

A craving is a deep communication from our Inner Being – speaking to us in a subtle language of taste and impulse. There is much benefit in learning to listen to and understand the healing wisdom of cravings, rather than the usual response of indulging our cravings (which can lead to compensating habits and addictions) or repressing our cravings (which can lead to deep suppre...

In Ayurveda, food is medicine. Each of the six tastes (rasa) — sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent — carries qualities that shape digestion, mood, and energy. By including all six in daily meals, you create balance on the plate and within yourself. The word “taste” in Ayurveda doesn’t mean just the flavour you notice on your tongue. Each rasa reflects the five...