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On September 26, 2016 in General by AimeeHughes

What are the chakras? According to yoga, our inner bodies are full of subtle energy. This energy moves along a central channel called the sushumna nadi. These centers are thought to be doorways into the depths of awareness – awareness that is within the body, outside the body and also can expand in such depth that we come to realize the innate vastness of our true nature.

5 Reasons Everyone Needs Yoga

On July 6, 2016 in General by AimeeHughes

It’s estimated that about 9% of the American population practices yoga. Most of them are women, but the practices is slowly gaining popularity with the male species among us as the yogic path becomes more and more necessary to live a full and balanced life in these stressful modern day times. But shouldn’t everyone be practicing yoga? Here are 5 compelling reasons why the 9% should become 100%!

What is Karma?

On June 7, 2016 in General by AimeeHughes

Ancient yogis came to construct a worldview where they appreciated the world as viewed through the lens of karma – as actions that were meaningful because they could be accounted for. One might say that one of the primary goals of these ancient yogis was to know what could and what would happen next.

Tagged With: Aimee Hughes N.D., fate, Hindu, Karma, yogatradition

A Meditation to connect the Ajna to the Anahata Chakra

On October 21, 2015 in General by AimeeHughes

A Meditation to connect the Ajna to the Anahata Chakra

The Ajna Chakra is the powerful center located in the middle of the forehead, also referred to as the 3rd eye. It’s an internal place that holds so much wisdom and so much innate intuition. The light and depth that resides in this internal center is so profound, that the ancient yogis as well as sages from other spiritual traditions have revered the 3rd eye as the center point of focus as they practiced long hours of meditation.

Tagged With: 3rd eye, Ajna Chakra, forehead, heart, Mantra OM

7 Ways to Stay Happy, Healthy and Aligned

On October 14, 2015 in General by AimeeHughes

7 Ways to Stay Happy, Healthy and Aligned

To connect with your true nature and the nature of the cosmos – especially as we transition into autumn - be sure to make the following actions a habit:

Tagged With: Be Present, Eat Whole Foods, Get Outside, Hydrate, Move Your Body Daily

4 Ways to turn gratitude into an art from

On August 7, 2015 in General by AimeeHughes

4 Ways to turn gratitude into an art from

Have a gratitude object. Keep a special stone, a feather, anything that resonates with your soul, in your pocket or purse. Perhaps it’s a special ring or necklace. Every time you touch this object, allow it to signal to you to think of something or someone you are grateful for. This action brings both presence and consciousness to the touching your sacred object. Find your special object now, while the idea is fresh in your awareness.

Tagged With: Aimiee Huges, Gratitude, Journal, Prayer, Walk

Getting in Touch with our Pranamaya Kosha

On June 9, 2015 in General by AimeeHughes

Getting in Touch with our Pranamaya Kosha

When we think of prana and pranayama practice, we typically think of our breath and the many yogic breathing practices found in the pantheon of yoga. However, prana is so much more than just the breath. It’s our life force, our subtle energy field, which distributes itself throughout our physical, mental, emotional, and pranic bodies.

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