“Medical science says the vagus nerve is important, Kundalini yoga says it is very important”[i]–Yogi Bhajan An important nexus between Kundalini yoga and Western medicine lies in their respective understandings of the importance of the vagus nerve in health and well-being. The vagus nerve “wanders” (vagus, Latin for wander) through the body and affects all … Read more
Saffron is becoming a fast-growing health trend, well beyond its fabulous culinary history. And for good reasons. Its reported health benefits from medical researchers range from lifting depression and anxiety (by increasing serotonin levels), and improving your immune system, to strengthening the nervous system (modulates the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis). The health benefits don’t stop there, these … Read more
“The main problem in the world is stress. It is not going to decrease—it is going to increase. If through pranayam the shock can be harnessed, the entire stress and disease can be eliminated”—Yogi Bhajan What is Pranayama? (also called pranayam) As we come into this world we take our first breath of air and … Read more
Have you ever wondered, what is a kundalini awakening? Perhaps you’ve had one and you’re hesitant to talk about it for fear of people’s reactions. If so, you are not alone. Sometimes the symptoms of a kundalini awakening can be similar to psychotic episodes. Master yogis, including Kashmiri yogi and philosopher Gopi Krishna, have predicted that … Read more
Kundalini Yoga & Meditation for Self-Liberation Grab your mat and join in this 75-minute Kundalini Yoga class presented by Dr. Anne Taylor (and Portia). In America, the 4th of July is celebrated as Independence Day. But are we really free if we are a slave to self-defeating patterns of thinking and behaviors? When you learn … Read more
CBD Oil has gained rapid popularity, and is being touted for many conditions. It’s being called the “super molecule,” but have you been wondering if CBD Oil is safe to use? I’ve asked myself the same question when my chiropractor told me to use it during a recent arthritic flare up. It worked great, but … Read more
Kundalini Yoga & Meditation: Free Full Length Class Recorded on Feb 3, 2019 Open Your Heart with Kundalini Yoga & Meditation and experience the benefits of practicing first hand? I (Anne Taylor, Ph.D.) recorded this class live at HeartPrana yoga studio, a private studio on beautiful Camano Island, WA and I’m happy to share it … Read more
3 Ways to Help Heal A Broken Heart . . . Naturally Have you ever wondered how to begin to heal your broken heart when you feel like your world has come to an end? Perhaps a lover betrayed you or someone dear to you has passed away before their time. The loss of a … Read more
Yoga for Depression Most, if not all, forms of yoga help alleviate stress-related depression. Stress and depression often occur together during these times of information overload. There are more daily demands upon us than we are reasonably equipped to handle. Yoga for depression is particularly effective when it is practiced prior to a meditation or … Read more
Gong Therapy, also known as Gong Sound Therapy or Gong Healing, uses the sound of the gong for deep relaxation, healing, and rejuvenation. As a Kundalini Yoga teacher (as taught by Yogi Bhajan) I know that my students look forward to their “Gong Bath” during the deep relaxation phase of the class. It’s a time … Read more