Mudra Monday: Uttarabodhi Mudra
Practicing Uttarabodhi is a great way to calm an excited mind, or soothe the nerves before starting a seemingly overwhelming task…
Mudra Monday: Bhumisparsha Mudra
As the legend goes, one day, while sitting in meditation under the Bodhi tree…
Mudra Monday: Karana Mudra
It works by removing what Buddhists refer to as 'obstacles' as well as enhancing positive emotions…
Mudra Monday: Shakti Mudra
Shakti is often considered a sensual or ‘feminine’ Mudra due to its effect on the pelvic area…
Mudra Monday: Kundalini Mudra
Kundalini mudra is a symbol of the individual and universal Self merging together…
Mudra Monday: Yoni Mudra
In the yogic tradition it is believed that our emotions and feelings reside in the sacral area…
Mudra Monday: Makara Mudra
A yoga hand gesture designed to release our deepest energy reserves and relieve tension in the body…
Mudra Monday: Dharmachakra Mudra
Used by the Buddha during his first sermon following his enlightenment, it represents the continuous flow of energy…
Mudra Monday: Citta Mudra
For the serious yoga practitioners amongst you, the word Citta will be most familiar from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras…
Mudra Monday: Gupta Mudra
As limiting beliefs are released, we rest in the sanctuary of our true inner being…
Mudra Monday: Adi Mudra
As this Mudra calms and soothes the nervous system, it can be beneficial to incorporate it at the end of an asana practice…
Mudra Monday: Pushpaputa Mudra
As a gesture, it signifies the practitioner offering their open heart and welcoming whatever may come in return…
Mudra Monday: Rudra Mudra
This Mudra is thought to activate the solar plexus (Manipura) chakra, which is associated with personal transforming power…
Mudra Monday: Ganesha Mudra
Ganesha Mudra is said to bring about self-confidence and the courage to overcome anything that is holding us back by awakening the energy within…
Mudra Monday: Buddhi Mudra
In English, this Mudra is known as the seal of mental clarity…
Mudra Monday: Shunya Mudra
In ancient texts, Shunya Mudra was cited as providing access to the realm of heaven by harnessing our inner fire…
Yoga & the Art of Surfboard Maintenance: An Introduction
These days I practice yoga daily and only make it out to surf once a year, but the two have become inextricably linked…
Mudra Monday: Prithvi Mudra
A Sanskrit term, prithvi means ‘the vast one’ and is also a Sanskrit word for Earth…
Mudra Monday: Vayu Mudra
As the literal translation suggests, this Mudra is best practiced when we are trying to balance or control the flow of air through our body…
Mudra Monday: Padma Mudra
This Mudra can leave us feeling grounded and strong like a lotus flower, while opening our heart to the joys of life…