How does one manage the constant fluctuation of emotion? How do we start the day in fear and try to end in gratitude?

In one of our dharma talks, we were taught we need to accept where and who we are in this very moment in order to shine.

I just completed my Ayurvedic Graduate Studies at The Maryland University of Integrative Health. Learn about my experience here.

The definition of yoga is union of mind, body and spirit. The five koshas of the body are the foundation to creating this harmony of self.

Svadhayaya is the art of study of self. This niyama is so important to me that it has become my company’s mission statement. Read & learn why.

The Power of My Mat is that it helps me through my struggles. This post inspires to get on your mat, even during the darkest of times.

Read the thoughts of our Founder, Yogini Nicole Zornitzer, on Brene Brown’s book Braving the Wilderness. It’s all about courage!

The yamas and niyamas can be viewed as yogic ethical disciplines that offer  practitioners a means to move through life in a mindful way.

Nicole reflects on 2020; dealing with life and death, looking for the lessons, messages and moments that come with it.

There are 3 primal qualities that are viewed by many as the measure to determine our spiritual growth, these are called the Gunas.

In Sanskrit, Ayurveda is the science of life, it is the sister science of yoga. Read more about Ayurveda’s purpose and the 3 basic Doshas.

Santosha invites us into contentment.

Each day I continue to unravel my purpose here and each year I experience brand new challenges that were not predictable.

Nicole reflects on loss & closure, a tribute to her mother this Mother’s Day. 

In this article, Nicole explains everything you need to know about Integral Sound Healing: Its benefits, the science behind it and the instruments used.

Nicole’s intention is to bring to light the struggle of divorce while also finding a forever love and compassion for the one you once loved and possibly always will love.

Pranayama is the manipulation of breath in yogic terms. It is my belief that pranayama is more important than the physical asana practice.

Gratitude takes on many shades; let us all appreciate and cherish every one of those shades, even the darkest of them all.

As I grow older, what I realize is that my mat has become my cherished friend, possibly even considered a family member. I am attached to my mat; it is sacred to me, and I care for it accordingly. It is my aspiration that others develop this special relationship with their mats as well. 

According to all the books and experts who have traveled the Appalachian Trail, there is a term referred to as “trail magic”. This article details what Nicole thinks is the true meaning of trail magic. 

The term “yoga” translates to “yoke” or “union”, therefore when kleshas (obstacles) are in our path, they prevent us from finding this sense of balance and connection with self and others.

This is a story about two people who have given me more than they realize. Two people that changed my world, that have inspired me, that continue to silently be a tremendous source of strength for me.

The term “yoga” translates to “yoke” or “union”, therefore when kleshas (obstacles) are in our path, they prevent us from finding this sense of balance and connection with self and others.

During this holiday season and an increasing amount of pressure on people to spend more, have more, do more to feel appreciated or loved, I have taken a different approach on the meaning of a gift.

The lessons of yin are far more reaching than one may think at first glance. When we truly find stillness, we become one with ourselves and enter a more meditative state.

Let’s celebrate the female body for all that it offers from childbearing to menopause; remember it is the woman who carries the fruits of life, and our bodies are temples that should be revered with the ultimate respect.

In the west, Yin Yoga has historically been the least celebrated style of yoga. However, our Founder Nicole believes it is one of the most necessary styles. This is the topic of her recent article in Sparta Living Magazine this month.

Tapas is often translated as “austerity” or “discipline” and the word tapas is derived from the root Sanskrit verb “tap” which means to “burn” and evokes a sense of fire or passion.

A client recently inspired me to analyze the idea of how yoga and mindfulness have transformed me & relate it to past articles regarding the power of the yoga mat.

Springtime aligns with the kapha dosha, which in Sanskrit translates to “that which flourishes in water” as the season of spring brings rain and increased water in the environment.

In Ayurveda, summer is viewed as Pitta Season. Pitta’s earth elements are fire, heat, action and may be viewed from the Eastern perspective as a “type A personality”. 

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom” — Anais Nin