How to Prepare for Your Yoga Retreat – And Reap Maximum Benefits
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How to Prepare for Your Yoga Retreat – And Reap Maximum Benefits

You have booked a yoga retreat, and of course, you want to get the most out of it. Preparing mentally and practically is crucial for a good experience. Based on more than twenty years of experience, here are eleven things to sort out before departing on your yoga adventure.   1. Make solid travel arrangements  Making…

9 Reasons Yoga Isn’t Working for You (And What to Do about It)
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9 Reasons Yoga Isn’t Working for You (And What to Do about It)

Countless yoga adepts hold that yoga has transformed their lives. They claim for example that it gives them a sense of connection with themselves, soaring energy, mental focus and inner calm. But what if you have tried yoga and not felt anything? Before you give up, consider that there is a lot that you have…

Are Yoga Retreats Really Worth It? – A Veteran Yogi Answers
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Are Yoga Retreats Really Worth It? – A Veteran Yogi Answers

Yoga retreats cost money, and they require you to be away from work and family. Is it then valid to ask if they are worth your while? Since I have participated in many yoga retreats, and I have organized more than twenty myself (and helped others run plenty more), I’ll tell you what I think….

How to Set a Sankalpa That Will Change Your Life
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How to Set a Sankalpa That Will Change Your Life

A sankalpa is the formulation of an intention or a resolution. If you can firmly anchor this intention within you, all your resources, conscious and unconscious, will converge so that your whole being works in one direction. Your sankalpa will then shape your life and become a reality. A sankalpa done right can change your…

This Is What Prana Feels Like – Testimonials by Real Yogis
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This Is What Prana Feels Like – Testimonials by Real Yogis

According to yoga, there is a subtle dimension of energy underlying the physical world. It is called prana. By making ourselves sensitive to this energy, we can learn how to feel it. If you have no experience with yoga, you might wonder what feeling prana is like. To give you a good idea, I asked…

How to Make Sense of Visions During Meditation
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How to Make Sense of Visions During Meditation

A lot of people have visions during deep meditation. Seeing vivid images with closed eyes can be profoundly inspiring but sometimes also upsetting. You may ask yourself why you see visions during meditation and if they mean something. You may wonder how the images you see fit into your practice and how to relate to…