 By Danielle Schwartz Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine that dates back over 5,000 years. The term "Ayurveda" is derived from the Sanskrit words "ayur" (life) and "veda" (science or knowledge), thus it is often referred to as the "science of life."
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 By Danielle Schwartz Svadhyaya is an ancient Hindu concept, which refers to the practice of self-study or self-observation. The term ‘svadhyaya’ is made up of two words, ‘sva’ and ‘adhyaya,’ which mean ‘self’ and ‘study’ respectively. Therefore, svadhyaya, in its simplest form, can be understood as the process of learning about oneself.
In Hinduism, svadhyaya is considered as one of the five niyamas or self-disciplines prescribed to lead a fulfilling life. According to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, which is a foundational text of classical yoga, svadhyaya is one of the key components of spiritual growth. The text, in the second book, defines svadhyaya as ‘the repetition of sacred words, accompanied by the search for their meaning.’  by Danielle Schwartz Mudra is a Sanskrit word that translates as gesture or seal. A mudra is a combination of subtle physical movements that alter mood, attitude, and perception which in turn deepen awareness and concentration. Mudras can also have a profound effect on our physical bodies and their healing powers. There are 5 types of mudras: hand, head, postural, lock, and perineal. In our free online course we teach 4 different hand mudras to you.
 by Gail Allen Are you one of those people who loves learning *just enough* of something to be “dangerous??” For sure, Gail and Danielle are two such people! We both have a travel bug and that turns into a love and passion for learning about other cultures. Both of us find ourselves knowing bits and pieces of languages to perhaps be somewhat conversational without being offensive, but not enough to even pretend to be fluent! There are so many great words in languages other than English that describe matters of the heart. One such word is Sangha!
 by Danielle Schwartz The first time I was introduced to the word SEVA I was visiting an ashram in 2008. My friend had taken me there to get a hug from his guru, which seemed simple enough to me. It turned out I was there to get more than a hug. I was there to learn about selfless service.
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