20 Articles by Lisa Mitchell
Lisa Mitchell
5 Ayurvedic Rituals To Start Your Days Right
Ayurveda has so much to offer in terms of healing and preventive health, and one of the best ways to begin to explore this ancient practice is by...
8 Natural Cleansing Practices
Increased awareness in health and well-being has many people turning to natural cleanses practices. Cleanses can assist those who wish to lose weight...
4 Causes of Suffering in Our Lives
The amazing thing about the universal teachings in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras is that the 196 threads (sutras) pertain primarily to the mind.
5 Tips for Teachers to Have a Happy and Healthy Vinyasa Class
Hopefully, you've had the opportunity to attend a vinyasa yoga class that left you feeling inspired and open to new possibilities--not just in your...
Do Material Objects Control You? 6 Ways to Know
Yoga emphasizes a focus on things that cannot be lost, such as putting positive intentions and actions into the world. Yet even yogis get caught in...
5 Yogic Lessons About Living Simply
I am so blessed to have been able to learn from a guru such as Sri Dharma Mittra. His teachingsare vast and encompass all Eight Limbs of classical...
Juice vs. Smoothie: What's Your Drink?
So you're considering incorporating smoothies and/or juices into your lifestyle, and not sure which route to go...
10 Reasons to Practice Shoulderstand Every Day
Shoulderstand (sarvangasana) is often referred to as the “queen of all yoga postures,” with Headstand being deemed the “King.” The many benefits of...
7 Laws to Live Your Yoga
World-renowned author, Deepak Chopra, proclaims that by following these seven laws, we can attain vitality, joy, and enthusiasm for life. These laws...
5 Reasons to Practice Hot Yoga
Since the opening of my Hot Vinyasa studio in 2007, there has been an influx of hot studios popping up in our immediate and surrounding areas. Hence,...
15 Reasons to Use Apple Cider Vinegar Every Day
I recently began taking apple cider vinegar shots a few times a day for a quick and effective energy burst, however, I've since discovered so many...
The Yogic Diet: 10 Foods to Enjoy & Avoid
“And he knew that food was Brahman. From food all beings are born. By food they live and into food they return”. – Upanishad 3.2
8 Reasons Why We Use Ujjayi Breath in Yoga
In Hatha Yoga, we use a form of pranayama (the yogic science of breath) called Ujjayi. This particular style of breathing is said to enhance and...
Living Don Miguel Ruiz's Five Agreements
"By practicing the Five Agreements, what you are really doing is respecting everything in creation. You are respecting your dream; you are respecting...
10 Reasons to Love Wheel Pose
Urdhva Dhanurasana, otherwise known as upward facing bow or wheel pose (Chakrasana), is an intermediate/advanced backbend that offers many benefits to...
5 Reasons Why Vegans Have Better Sex
Veganism is more than a diet; it is a philosophical lifestyle choice. A vegan does not eat anything that is of animal origin, nor will they use...
3 Yoga Mats for Sweating, Not Slipping
Finding the right yoga mat becomes a priority once we decide to take our practice more seriously. Slipping and sliding on a yoga mat can be...
10 Reasons to Do a Headstand Every Day
Headstand (Shirshasana) is often referred to as the king of all yoga poses. Here are 10 reasons why headstand should be practiced everyday.
How the Yamas & Niyamas Can Help You Become a Great Yoga Teacher
To be an authentic yoga teacher, we must practice what we preach - in our thoughts, words and actions.
Yoga, Yamas & Vegetarianism
"No true or lasting happiness can come from causing unhappiness to others. No true or lasting freedom can come from depriving others from their...
