Tag: health
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How to Embody the Winter Solstice Through Yoga & Ayurveda
Honoring the dark, nourishing the nervous system, and planting seeds for renewal. Denver Clark, C-IAYT, ERYT-500 The Winter Solstice on December 21st marks the longest night of the year—a sacred pause in the natural world where darkness peaks and the slow return of light begins. In many traditions, this is not a time for pushing…
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Back to School for All – Svadhyaya in Practice
As students head back to school, a sense of excitement and anticipation fills the air. New classes, fresh supplies, and the promise of learning new things can be invigorating. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of the academic year, it’s essential to carve out time for self-reflection and personal growth, not just for students of…
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Emerging Research on Red Light Therapy
Research into red light therapy is rapidly expanding across leading institutions and organizations worldwide. Notably, Harvard University, Stanford University, and the University of California have conducted clinical and laboratory studies exploring its therapeutic potential. Key areas of investigation include: Our Technology Our red light mat is designed to deliver the most effective wavelengths identified in…
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Staying Cool: Balancing in the Summer with Ayurveda
As the sun climbs higher and the days grow longer, summer arrives in full force—bringing with it warmth, energy, and intensity. In Ayurveda, summer is associated with the Pitta dosha, which governs heat, transformation, and metabolism. While this season can be vibrant and invigorating, it can also lead to imbalances like irritability, inflammation, and burnout…
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Pitta-Balancing Water Infusion Recipe
During the heat of summer, when the Pitta dosha tends to rise, staying cool and balanced becomes essential for maintaining harmony in both body and mind. This Pitta-balancing water infusion is a simple yet powerful Ayurvedic practice to help soothe internal heat, reduce inflammation, and calm fiery emotions. Made with cooling fruits, fresh herbs, and…
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The Power of Love in Yoga Philosophy
By Denver Clark, C-IAYT “Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that”: – Dr Martin Luther King Jr In honor of Dr Martin Luther King Jr and with respect to the myriad of emotions filling us all now in the United States, I…
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What is the difference between Yoga Classes and Yoga Therapy?
The rapid growth of yoga in recent years is a response to the overwhelming increase in anxiety and chronic health conditions. It seems that everyone and their neighbor is now attending yoga teacher training with the desire to integrate the practices of yoga into their daily life and find work that is fulfilling and purposeful.…
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What is Shirodhara?
And why you should try it! By Denver Clark, C-IAYT, LMT#89197 Stress and anxiety are on the rise. Constant feelings of overwhelm can leave us feeling disconnected and depleted, causing health concerns such as headaches, poor sleep patterns, nervous system dysregulation and auto immune disease, to name just a few. Ayurveda is an ancient practice…
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5 ways to open your heart this Valentines Day
Denver Clark, C-IAYT, ERYT500 February is upon us, Valentines Day is near and as such, the heart is likely to become the topic of conversation for many yoga classes. The Heart is our most important organ. It processes the oxygen we breathe through an intimate relationship with our lungs, and it sends those molecules into…
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