Polyvagal Theory & Trauma-informed Practices Polyvagal Theory has become a widely used framework for understanding how the nervous system responds to safety, stress, and trauma. It proposes that the body continuously and unconsciously evaluates the Read more…
Spiritual Dualism and Non-Dualism Perspectives Spirituality related dualism and non-dualism represent fundamental differences in understanding reality, self, and the divine. Dualism posits a permanent separation between individual consciousness (soul) and the absolute (God/Universe), while non-dualism Read more…
Anagarika Munindra Anagarika Munindra (1915–2003) was a Bengali Buddhist master and scholar who became one of the most important Vipassana meditation teachers of the twentieth century. Unassuming, genuine, and always encouraging, Munindra embodied the Buddhist Read more…
The Gunas: Nature’s Energy Forces Gunas (Sanskrit: गुण) are the three fundamental qualities or forces—Sattva (goodness, harmony), Rajas (passion, activity), and Tamas (inertia, darkness)—that constitute nature and reality in Hindu (Samkhya) philosophy, influencing everything from Read more…
Understanding the Koshas, Chakras & Nadis Relationship Koshas (Sanskrit for “sheaths” or “layers”) are the five interconnected layers of being in yogic philosophy, progressing from the outermost physical body (Annamaya Kosha) to the innermost spiritual Read more…
Asana Pose Library Asana pose library for the physical practice of yoga – english and sanskrit names included for reference. Standing Poses Tadasana/Samasthiti Mountain Pranamasana Mountain Namaste Vrikshasana Tree Uttanasana Standing Forward Fold Utthita Trikonasana Read more…
