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The Story of Hinduism's Elephant-Headed Deity, Ganesh (and How to Call Upon His Good Fortune)
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi! Ganesh, the beloved Hindu god of good fortune, removes obstacles in both the material and spiritual realms. Learn...
The Freedom in Letting Go
Letting go can be a challenge, especially if what we are trying to let go of is painful. Learn about the benefits of surrender and finding...
10 Steps of Yoga Nidra
Yoga nidra isn't as mainstream as other types of yoga, but it's a great style of yoga to help bring you peace. Here are the 10 steps of...
8 Essential Oil Diffusers to Help You Chill Out This Summer
Looking for a new diffuser to help soak in all the benefits of aromatherapy? Here are 8 of the best diffusers fro you to try!
The First Step of Yoga: Yama
The five Yamas provide social codes of conduct that are necessary for a true understanding of the spirit of yoga. Here's an introduction to...
Meditation & Mindfulness: What's the Difference?
Mindfulness and meditation get a lot of attention, but what's the difference between these two practices? Here's what these two techniques...
The Meaning of Moksha
To reach moksha all we need to do to find peace and purpose in this life is to remember that we are more than just a physical body. But how...
Soothing Anxiety With Restorative Yoga
Restorative yoga can help give your mind and body the relaxation it needs to relieve stress and ease anxious minds. Here's how this...
Namaste and Namaskar: Greeting the Divine
Palms together at heart centre, a bow of the head and a soft whisper of 'Namaste' or 'Namaskar.' Why do yogis greet each other this way?...
Mindful Consumption for a Joyful New Year
We can use mindfulness like a second skin to help protect ourselves from absorbing negative nutriments. Learn how to mindfully manifest a...
Why Desire Anything Other Than Peace?
Explore popular perspectives on how personal desires take us away from peace, and why peace is the only aspiration we should have in this...
Meditation 101: The 4 Lessons You'll Learn When You Start Meditating
Incorporating a daily meditation into your yoga asana and spiritual practice will have a profound impact on your life. Learn the benefits...
A Tale of Unexpectedly Unplugging, Freaking Out and, Finally, Reconnecting With My Inner Wisdom
For the modern yogi, unplugging from technology can be a challenge. Find out how one of Yogapedia's editors managed to do it and live to...
People Tell Us the Unique, Interesting and Mundane Places They've Meditated
We asked yogis, meditation experts and experienced adventurers to share their unique and inspiring experiences about where they’ve...
8 In-the-Moment Techniques to Cultivate Your Mindfulness Practice
Being more mindful doesn't have to be an appointment in our calendar. Here are 8 ways to practice it at any and every moment.
The Wisdom of Non-Attachment and 3 Ways to Practice This Freeing Yogic Principle
Non-attachment (or aparigraha) is not detachment. Learn more about this Buddhist and yogic principle, and how to practice it.
How to See the Ego for What it Is
Judgment and guilt are just a couple of signs that our ego has taken over. Learn how to confront your ego and take back control of your...
5 Sacred Mantras to Jump-start Your Japa Meditation Practice
Japa meditation is the use of mantra chanting in order to still the mind and open the path to enlightenment. Here are five sacred mantras...
Sage Smudging: How to Cleanse With This Healing Herb and Sanctify Your Spiritual Practice
The ritual of burning sage is a powerful way to purify and clear negative energy from your environment. Learn the science behind this...
