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Besides teaching students that one’s body is a temple and encouraging a lifestyle of healthy eating, what does yoga have to do with eating? What does it mean to practice the yoga of eating? How on earth can one practice eating? Although it may seem slightly odd, practicing the yoga of eating is a natural extension of […]
Viparita Virabhadrasana (pronounced vip-par-ee-tah veer-ah-bah-DRAHS-anna), also known as Reverse Warrior, is a standing pose widely used in yoga practices. Its name stems from the Hindu warrior, Virabhadra, an incarnation of the god Shiva. The word “Viparita” means “reverse” in Sanskrit. Reverse Warrior has many benefits with continued practice, such as strengthening the hips, quads, arms, […]
Ayurveda is a traditional, natural system of healing and medicine that has been practiced in India for over 5,000 years. The word “Ayurveda” literally means “the science of life” in Sanskrit and is known for promoting longevity and a high quality of life. Ayurveda is a holistic and integrated approach to wellness, promoting harmony and […]
We love our super foods! Kale (borecole), is a very healthy vegetable. A leafy green, kale is available in curly, ornamental or dinosaur varieties. Kale’s close relatives are cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, collards, broccoli and brussel sprouts. One cup of chopped kale contains only 33 calories and 9% of the recommended daily value of […]
The Wilmington Yoga Center will be taking its next Kunga Journeys service retreat December 29, 2014 through January 7, 2015, in Kerala, India and the trip will benefit the Homes of Hope Orphanage. Kunga” is a Kenyerwandan word meaning “to serve or help”. The mission of all Kunga Yoga programs is to offer the teachings […]
The term ”herb” is a perfect example of a “loaded” term. In its purest sense, it refers to certain plants and plant parts. Within the category “herb” though, are also included spices and seasonings. Spices come from berries, seeds, bark and roots of plants. Seasonings are used for cooking purposes, originally used as preservatives and […]
When it comes to the work-life balance, the work part comes easily to most people. It’s the life side that’s tricky, as work seems to creep into life around every corner. Smartphones make it all too easy to check work email from home, especially as employers open up BYOD (bring your own device) policies that […]
Most people form their impressions of meditation from friends, family or something they read or saw on TV. If people are asked what meditation is, many answers will be given. After some research, it will become clear that there are only two absolute truths about meditation: 1) each person has their own unique experience from […]
During the weekend of June 27-29, the Wilmington Yoga Center will be hosting a workshop entitled The Art of Sequencing Yoga and Ayurveda with Melina Meza! Melina is a 500-ERYT, has a B.S. in Nutrition from Bastyr University and is an Ayurvedic Health Educator. She teaches yoga full time at 8 Limbs Yoga Centers, located […]
When telling friends and family that one wants to become a vegetarian, a variety of reactions may be witnessed. Some may say “that’s great,” while others may respond with “are you joining a cult?” Some people may also comment that one’s health is likely to suffer. This concern is usually voiced by well-meaning people, who […]
