Dreamer's Diary

We live in a world that asks the nervous system to be “on” at all times. Notifications, schedules, responsibilities, and constant stimulation keep the body in a quiet state of alert—even when we think we’re resting. Over time, this chronic activation pulls us away from ourselves. Yoga offers another way. At its core, yoga is a practice of nervous system regulation. Before flexibility, before strength, before stillness—it teaches the body that it is safe to soften. The nervous

For many of us, yoga begins on a mat—feet grounded, breath steady, body moving with intention. But the deeper truth is this: yoga does not end when we roll the mat away. In fact, that is often where the real practice begins. Yoga is a way of meeting life. It lives in how we arrive to new places with openness instead of expectation. In how we eat with presence. In how we move through the world with curiosity, respect, and care. Yoga off the mat is the art of awareness carried

Hiya everyone it's Val! One thing I noticed as I started my yoga journey was figuring out what books to read, and how I can improve my practice and align with the true yoga philosophies and be practicing in the roots. Here are some books I recommend as they have helped my journey! The Yamas and Niyama's: The Yamas and Niyama's are the first two limbs of the eight limbs of yoga; they provide guidelines for living a purposeful life. The Yamas are social ethics, and how we inter

In modern day, we speak on anxiety and depression but not on how we can keep the balance and calm. Here are some Techniques! 1. 🌬️ Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing) Purpose:  Balances both hemispheres of the brain, calms the mind, and clears energetic pathways. Mudra:   Vishnu Mudra  – Use your right thumb and ring finger to gently close the nostrils. How To: Sit tall and relaxed, shoulders soft. Close your right nostril with your thumb. Inhale slowly through the