The Fifth Limb of Yoga: Pratyahara
By Nirmala Raniga Over the past few weeks, we’ve been exploring the Eight Limbs of Yoga: what they are, how they can help us live more fulfilling lives, and even how […]
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The Fourth Limb of Yoga: Pranayama
By Nirmala Raniga, Paradise Valley Healing Center Founder The Eight Limbs of Yoga are basic practices for wellbeing that help us live fuller and healthier lives. Pranayama is the fourth of […]
The Third Limb of Yoga: Asanas
By Nirmala Raniga “You don’t want to stand rigid like a tall oak that cracks and collapses in the storm. Instead, you want to be flexible, like a reed that […]
The Second Limb of Yoga: Niyamas
The Eight Limbs of Yoga are the eight important steps of a yoga practice that help us live fuller, happier lives. The Eight Limbs were created as universal guidelines by […]
The First Limb of Yoga: Yamas
The first of the 8 Limbs of Yoga are The Yamas. The Yamas are much like the Golden Rule, doing unto others as we would have them do unto […]
Mindfulness: a Tool for Increasing Happiness and Reducing Stress in Recovery
Mindfulness is the practice of fully immersing yourself in the present moment, without thoughts about the future or the past. It encourages you to direct your attention inwards, and consciously […]
5 Ways Yoga Can Make Your Recovery Easier
Yoga is an ancient spiritual practice that originated in India thousands of years ago, and is encouraged for everyone to practice today as a way to connect the mind, body […]
How to Release Suppressed Negative Emotion (And Why This is Important)
How to Release Suppressed Negative Emotion (And Why This is Important) By Nirmala Raniga To live is to experience a broad range of emotions, from profound joy to insurmountable pain […]
When Words Are Not Enough: Alternative Therapies to Heal Emotional Trauma
By Nirmala Raniga In the wake of emotional trauma, healing is required to prevent lasting damage to your physical, emotional and spiritual health. Now, it’s true that you are the […]
Positive Self Talk: The Key to Recovery, Sustaining Sobriety (and a Key to Wellness for All)
A healthy and encouraging support circle in recovery is important, but when it comes to sustaining sobriety and maintaining a balanced lifestyle, you are your greatest ally – and your […]