Tag: wellness
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Knees Beyond Fear, and Ankles Beyond Reaction
The anatomy of the body is fascinating. It is so complex and nuanced that modern science, for all its advancements, is often playing catch-up to the intuitive wisdom of the body itself. While biomechanics can explain leverage and force, it struggles to fully account for the “flow state”—that moment where the body surpasses its theoretical…
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Psychological Counselling for Your Organs
Do Your Organs Have a Psychology? It may seem strange at first, but each of your organs has a psychological quality—a temperament that mirrors both its physical function and its subtle energetic movement. In ancient sciences like Ayurveda and TCM, no organ acts merely as a mechanical structure. Each organ: Modern Western science tends to isolate…
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The Yoga Space and the Mask of Authenticity
When we go into a yoga studio, we are presented with an atmosphere that makes us feel serene, calm, beautified. The space is often curated in a way that resembles the holy — temples or places of worship where one can find the sanctity to discover God. There is often a teacher who radiates the…
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Unlocking the Power of OM
Om (ॐ), or AUM, is the sacred syllable that often marks the beginning and end of a yoga session. But how often do we pause to remember its deeper significance? Across the vast history of yogic thought—from the time of the ancient Vedic Samhitas, especially the Sama Veda and Yajur Veda (1500–1000 BCE)—the sound Om, often called Pranava, has been revered as the primordial…
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Why Choosing a Yoga Teacher is a Strategic Decision
We make many micro-decisions every day. We decide how to prioritize our workflow, what to consume, and where to invest our energy. Yet, when it comes to our physical and mental cultivation—specifically Yoga—we often default to the path of least resistance. We choose a class because the time slot is convenient. We pick a studio…
Amman Advaita 