Yoga Is Not a Religion: It Is a Practice of Self-Discovery by Avril Bastiansz “Yoga is not a religion; it is not just a system of exercise to keep the body fit or to cure minor physical disorders. Yoga is a discipline for the fullest development of the soul, mind, and body. Yoga is a scientific, [...]
Protecting Your Brain for the Long Haul: How Acupuncture, Diet, Exercise, and Herbs Can Help By Dr Nicola Loizou Does Any of This Sound Familiar? You’re somewhere in the middle of life juggling school pickups, helping with homework, managing work deadlines and at the same time, you’re watching your parents slow down. Maybe you’ve noticed [...]
Tai Chi: Movement, Alignment, Focus and Relaxation by Simon Murray Tai Chi Chuan (a.k.a. Taijiquan) is a series of interconnected movements and postures. Initially an effective martial art, it’s now more commonly practiced slowly and mindfully to maximise its health benefits. There are 5 main schools or styles of Tai Chi, as well as many [...]
Meditation & Memory Can a simple daily practice support the brain? We are living in a time of high cognitive demand. Constant information. Fast pace. Global uncertainty.Many of us are holding more than ever before—mentally, emotionally, and physiologically. From a nervous system perspective, this builds what we call allostatic load—the cumulative burden of stress on [...]
Powerful New Beginnings: Libran Full Moon and Aries New Moon April Astrology Blog by Gil Dwyer April 2026 is a high energy and intense month with a huge concentration of planetary energy in Aries and Pisces bringing quick decisions, sudden, transformative shifts and karmic resets. Pisces conclusions and Aries new beginnings abound. This might include [...]
Auricular Acupuncture to Support Treatment Auricular Acupuncture, or Ear Acupuncture, is having its heyday on social media – though I’m sure it has had many similar moments over the past few hundred, or even thousand years. This therapeutic treatment is as accessible as it is effective for many health concerns. link At Kundalini House, we [...]
An Evolutionary Jump: Virgo Total Lunar Eclipse and Pisces New Moon March Astrology Blog by Gil Dwyer March is a bridging month full of endings and beginnings with a concentration of planets in Pisces and Aries. Retrograde Jupiter in Cancer will turn direct on the 12th of March bringing a forward motion and confidence back [...]
DAOIST HEALTH CARE Ancient wisdom for cultivating balance, vitality, and embodied presence in modern life Daoism (also, Taoism) is a philosophy, religion, way of life, and self-development path that is native to China, and has existed for thousands of years in many forms. Prominent Daoist texts are the Tao Te Ching (c. 500 BC), the [...]
Fire Horse 2026: A Year of 12-Minute Kirtan Kriya The 17th of February, 2026 marked the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse in the lunar calendar — a year traditionally associated with vitality, courage, momentum and bold forward movement. Fire Horse energy can be dynamic and expansive. It carries heat, drive and passion. [...]
Can 12 Minutes of Kirtan Kriya Support Brain Health and Reverse Cognitive Decline? Science, Practice, and Lived Experience By Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Karen Hewitt As a Kundalini yoga teacher, I am deeply curious about the science behind the practices we teach. I love the places where ancient wisdom and modern research meet, because they [...]