Prasārita Pādottānāsana: The Quiet Expansion of the Inner Sky By Kino MacGregor The Sanskrit name Prasārita Pādottānāsana unfolds its meaning with the elegance of the posture itself. Prasārita means “spread out” or “expanded,” from the root √sṛ meaning “to flow or spread.” Pāda means “foot” or “leg,” and uttāna derives from ud (upward) and tan (to stretch), meaning “intense stretch” or “extended.” Together, the ...
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Plant-Based Holiday Feast The Omstars family and friends have put together some of their favorite dishes this holiday season to create a plant-based feast the entire family will enjoy! Some recipes are easy to whip up, while others take a little more time.  Either way, you’ll have options to make a delicious, vegan holiday dinner. Vegan Tempeh Holiday ...
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Pārśvottānāsana: The Path of Precision and Surrender By Kino MacGregor The Sanskrit name Pārśvottānāsana unfolds its meaning with quiet symmetry. Pārśva means “side,” ut evokes intensity or upward direction, and tāna comes from the root meaning “to stretch” or “extend.” Although often translated as “intense side stretch,” the name holds a deeper resonance. When the body arranges itself into this asymmetrical forward fold, something happens that is more than anatomical. ...
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The Scientific Basis of How Breathwork Impacts the Nervous System and Brain Function Breathwork consists of many breathing exercises, such as deep breathing, holding the breath, breathing faster, and forceful exhalations. These are just a few examples of the many breathing exercises you can practice. According to the National Library of Medicine, the Central Nervous System is one of the two parts of the Nervous System, which includes brain ...
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Padāṅguṣṭhāsana: A Complete Guide to the Standing Big Toe Pose By Kino MacGregor Padāṅguṣṭhāsana is one of the most unassuming shapes in the Ashtanga Yoga method, yet it holds the quiet power of a first teaching. The name joins pada, meaning foot, with aṅguṣṭha, meaning the great toe. Like many Sanskrit compounds, the word is simple on the surface and layered underneath. The “toe” in ...
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