I think we’ve all experienced the desire for better sleep at some point in our lives! Those nights when your mind is racing, replaying the busy day you had, or planning for the days ahead. When the constant chatter in your mind won’t let up for long enough to drift off – or when it …
Omkar Pranayama is a conscious breathing exercise with seemingly countless benefits for the body and mind! In Sanskrit, Omkar refers to the sacred sound of OM or AUM. According to the ancient Yogic texts, AUM is the sacred sound of creation. There is so much evidence to show the many benefits of chanting AUM – …
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Mula Bandha is a Yogic and Pranayamic energy lock. In Sanskrit, Mula means Root and Bandha means Lock. This exercise has a number of positive effects on the body: it is excellent for boosting your mood and your energy levels. It can also have an anti-inflammatory effect. Essentially, when we do this exercise we are …
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Kumbhaka Pranayama is a conscious breathing exercise that is great for improving and maintaining heart and brain health. It is also said to increase your longevity. In Sanskrit, Kumbhaka means Breath Retention. There are two types of Kumbhaka used in SOMA Breath: Sahita Where the breath is held intentionally. SOMA Breath uses Antara Kumbhaka, where …
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Imagine you could create small “doses” of full body ecstasy, anytime you want, using just your breath. Imagine you could access the orgasmic powers of the G-spot without any physical stimulation at all. We’ve got great news for you: This is totally possible! To cultivate sexual energy with your breath is one of the many …
Rechaka Pranayama is a conscious breathing exercise with a handful of great health benefits like relaxation and easing the symptoms of asthma. It is possible to cure asthma by using breathing exercises like this one. In Sanskrit, the word Rechaka means “exhale”, and the method is as simple as the name. How Does Rechaka Pranayama …
Our first post in this series on psychedelic plant medicines looked at some of the most powerful and interesting trippy healing substances that appear in nature. We looked at the spiritual power of the ayahuasca brew, the anti-depressant effects of magic mushrooms, peyote and San Pedro, and the anti-addictive and painkilling properties of Salvia divinorum. So now you’ve …
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The world is full of natural remedies that can treat physical conditions – plants with anti-inflammatory properties, roots that fight cancer, fermented foods that protect your gut. But some plant medicines carry an extra punch… The first humans that came across psychedelic plant medicines might have experienced more than they bargained for! Eating some species of plants …
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In our 24/7 culture this is the easiest part of a healthy lifestyle to skip. However, there is an overwhelming body of evidence that indicates that stress is a major factor in many illnesses including some cancers and particularly in heart disease. Take time out – no matter how busy your schedule – for some …
When you breathe in, you inhale oxygen (O₂) (and other molecules and gases), when you breathe out, you exhale carbon dioxide (CO₂) (and other molecules and gases). That’s respiration. When you breathe in, your heart rate goes up a bit. When you breathe out, your heart rate goes down a bit (Lehrer, 2007). This is …
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