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Yoga & Meditation, Nutrition & Holistic Living
Practical guides from our teachers: how to start meditating, what Vipassana really is, Ayurveda, sleep, and what happens at a silent retreat.
How to Stop Overthinking: What Actually Works (From Someone Who Tried Everything)
What the loop is, why "just stop" makes it worse, and seven methods that work, from the fastest to the most durable.
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Yoga Nidra: A Complete Guide to Yogic Sleep, with a Script You Can Do from Memory
Yoga nidra is a lying-down practice that takes you to the edge of sleep while you stay aware. What it is, the eight stages, a script from memory, and benefits.
By Artem Rusinov
Meditation for Sleep: 5 Techniques That Actually Help You Fall Asleep
How sleep meditation quiets the racing mind that keeps you awake: five screen-free techniques, a 10-minute bedtime routine, and what to do when you wake at 3 a.m.
By Valerii Bandurko
What Is a Sound Bath? Benefits, What to Expect, and Who Should Be Cautious
What a sound bath is, what happens in a 60-minute session, what research says about the benefits, who should be cautious, and where to try one in Alberta.
By Artem Rusinov
Goenka Vipassana Retreat: 10-Day Course, Cost & Alternatives
The Goenka 10-day Vipassana course explained: the rules, the schedule, what "free" really costs, where to sit in Canada, and a 3-day alternative in Alberta.
By Valerii Bandurko
How to Meditate for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting at Home
How to meditate for beginners, from someone who started late: posture, breath, what to do with thoughts, how long to sit, and how to make it a daily habit at home.
By Valerii Bandurko
Ayurveda Body Types Explained: Vata, Pitta, Kapha, and How to Find Your Dosha
We’ll explore what Ayurveda body types can reveal about you and how a Dosha can serve as a window into your true nature - a personalised approach to living in balance with your mind, body, and environment
By Artem Rusinov
What Is Vipassana Meditation? Meaning, Technique & Benefits
Vipassana means "insight" — seeing things as they are. Learn how the technique works, what research says, and how to try it at a weekend retreat.
By Valerii Bandurko