3 Steps to Take Your Spirituality to the Next Level

Elena Brower explains the action steps that have helped her take her spiritual practice to the next level. Yoga is reaching exponentially more people, with some 15 million now practicing. And through this, millions are actively walking a spiritual path by being centered in their own hearts, acting in peaceful ways, ...

Integrate Your Masculine and Feminine Qualities

The Indian deity Parvati is surprisingly relevant to anyone looking to balance strength with gentleness. Laura, who has a demanding job in the finance industry, a meaningful yoga practice she cares about but is neglecting, and a new romantic relationship, told me recently that she can't seem to integrate it all. ...

Are Questions Your Answer to Happiness?

Access Consciousness founder Gary Douglas explains how turning the standard self-help formula on its head could actually be a lot more helpful. by GARY DOUGLAS Take a walk through your local bookstore and you will probably find a self-help section. And more than likely, it’s fairly large. The global self-help industry ...

Why Are Crystal Singing Bowls Everywhere Lately?

Yogis have used singing bowls for decades, but in recent years crystal alchemy bowls seem to be displacing the traditional Tibetan variety. Discover the healing power behind their sound. By MICHELLE MARIE WALLACE Yogis have used singing bowls for decades, but in recent years crystal alchemy bowls seem to be displacing the ...

Kundalini 101: What Is the Aquarian Age, Anyway?

It's more than a chart-topping song. Find out what the current astrological era means for you. KARENA VIRGINIA Are you ready to discover your life’s purpose and activate your fullest potential? Kundalini Yoga is an ancient practice that helps you channel powerful energy and transform your life. And now there is an ...

How to stay healthy when you travel?

Yoga teachers weigh in. Here's what some do when they travel. “I meditate on the plane with Satanama Meditation, and I travel with essential oils—my favorites are lavender, peppermint, and oregano.” -Kat Tudor, Yoga teacher and artist “Travelers commonly experience symptoms of aggravated vata dosha: difficulty sleeping, constipation, nervousness. Vata oversees the intake ...