Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras- an English translation.

Lisa McGarvaAyurveda, Daily Practice, Meditation, Mindfulness, yoga, Yoga Therapy

What are the Yoga Sutras? The Yoga Sutras are a collection of principles explaining the practice of Yoga that were compiled by Sage Patanjali.  The Sutras are classified into 4 chapters of which there are a different number of Sutras in each chapter.  Who Patanjali was exactly, or when the Sutras were created is widely debated.  It is thought that …

Myra Lewin and Lisa McGarva

A conversation with Myra Lewin- Where Ayurveda and Sexology connect.

Lisa McGarvaAyurveda, Biology, Daily Practice, Mindfulness, Psychotherapy, Sex and Relationship Therapy, Sex Therapist, Sexology, Trauma, yoga, Yoga Therapy

  Youtube video with Myra Lewin Join me in a conversation with Myra Lewin as she shares her Ayurvedic knowledge in approaches to treating: • Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder • Female Sexual Interest/ Arousal Disorder • Erectile Disorder • Premature Ejaculation (early/ rapid) • Female Orgasmic Disorder • Delayed Ejaculation • Genital Pelvic Pain (Dyspareunia) • Penetration Disorder (Vaginismus) …

Dinacharya- Daily Ayurvedic Routine. The benefits explained and demonstrated.

Lisa McGarvaAyurveda, Daily Practice, yoga, Yoga Practice, Yoga Therapy

Do you wake up feeling good in your body and balanced in your mind for the day that is ahead of you?  There are many ayurvedic practices which can be done on a daily basis that help to maintain health and balance in the body and the mind.   A daily routine sets you up for the day feeling that you …

My Jade Yoga Mat is still in use after 10 years of daily practice

What is the best Yoga mat to buy?

Lisa McGarvaDaily Practice, Travel, Yoga Equipment, Yoga Mat, Yoga Practice

So it is time to buy a new yoga mat, but which is the best one?  Perhaps you are a seasoned practitioner and want to see what is new and recommended in the field, or perhaps you are new to Yoga and would like some advice on where to start. There are many things to consider. What is the best …