Guru Purnima is a celebration of a particular full moon, this time of year. This full moon is being celebrated particularly for our guru. In the modern society, the word, guru, is understood to be something of an expert, someone who is knowledgeable for something. But in Sanskrit, the word,
The word healing has had a lot of packaging around it and it’s hard to say what this word really means in the contexts of the modern world we live in. Part of my creations is a collection of Herbal Care products for my clients and students based on Ayurveda
Are chakras real? Can we heal them? A suited question for Yogic Counseling sessions to be sure. So today, instead of explaining in great details of what yogic teachings offer on this topic, let me clarify and share my thoughts on this. The truth is, I know this question all
As we return from France, it was so easy to be swallowed up by the usual busy-ness of life that was intentionally created by habitual patterns coupled with anxiety of being absent from work for so long. Everyone feels this way one way or another, coming back to work or
One of the most common topics we discuss during Yogic Counseling sessions is low self-esteem. There are so many misunderstandings and misconceptions about low self-esteem. And on top of that, our world is now somewhat controlled by social media that was meant to connect us with each other but instead,
Vast majority of my yoga students discover very quickly that my yoga classes have nothing to do with weight loss or even physical wellness. Yes, physical wellness is there as we move our bodies and breathe intentionally. But our focus is more intensely on observing our inner landscape and being
The Butterfly Pea Flower, scientifically known as Clitoria ternatea, is a vibrant spectacle commonly found adorning the streets, forests, and gardens across Okinawa. This hardy perennial vine is celebrated not just for its striking blue petals but also for its versatility in both cultural traditions and health applications. Historical
I spent my childhood often in a hospital bed. I’ve had illnesses children don’t often get. Some of my illnesses even prohibited me from watching TV or listening to Radio. So I spent a lot of my time exploring my inner world. There was no iPad or Switch Nintendo or
When I first became a yoga teacher, the training was mesmerizing. It’s a cliché, but it changed my life. So after taking a few more workshops, I followed my teachers into the United States and took workshops and trainings week after week in different states. By the time I completed
It is said that Japanese people can be divided into two groups: those who left to experience the world and those who stayed. Those who left the world are not often expected to come back because of evolution of who we are. Once the world opens up, you could never
