Intuition is about learning to listen to subtle signals. It’s about learning to value input from your heart regarding people, situations, and decisions in addition to valuing input from the mind. Whether you are naturally intuitive or have worked to cultivate this trait, those who listen to their gut approach life in a different (and more effective) way. Here are…
As we move forward on our spiritual path, we’re sure to encounter many obstacles. Some difficulties may appear plainly, easily recognized with clear pathways for how to address them. Other barriers may be harder to identify, and even harder to solve. The tendency to slip into spiritual bypassing, a state where we avoid or deflect our true feelings, is one…
When most people in the West use the word “yoga”, they are most likely referring to Hatha yoga, a yoga practice focused on physical poses that has been heavily influenced by western fitness culture. Now, Hatha yoga is yoga, but it’s more of a niche subgenre of yoga, one that is notably different due to its focus on movement and…
Like the popularity of yoga in the West, the practice of meditation has gone from being perceived as a fringe eastern subculture to a modern, mainstream methodology recommended by scientists and spiritual seekers scientists alike. While the popularization of mindfulness has provided countless people with newfound clarity, focus, and awareness, with that popularity comes a slew of generalizations and misrepresentations…
Of all the negative emotions and habits we’ll learn to overcome, it’s hard to think of one more toxic, more volatile, and more capable of causing harm to yourself and others than the emotion of anger.
Difficult conversations, situations, and even people are all a part of our normal day-to-day interactions. Unless we isolate ourselves from our community, misunderstandings and conflict are impossible to avoid. Thankfully, conflicts are not something that should be avoided. Conflicts in relationships often occur because certain behavior and actions need to be corrected, so avoiding conflict for the sake of preserving…
The practice of connecting to the Higher Self is unique to everyone, but mindfulness meditation is always a great place to start your journey. So what is meditation? There are a number of variations, but at its core, meditation is simply an act of being and stillness intended to calm our overactive minds. The most common way to do this…
Modern technology has dramatically changed the fabric of our day-to-day lives. At its best, it has brought the free flow of information along with wonderful opportunities for learning and education to billions of people around the globe. At its worst, it has sown discord and anger, amplifying hostility and negativity at the expense of kindness and common sense. While there’s…
Our founder, Nanette V. Hucknall, was a recent guest on Michael Kurland’s BeBetter Podcast. Give it a listen to hear her discuss the hidden potential of the Higher Self and how it can help you unleash inner creativity, wisdom, and peace.
For many people, the idea of sitting in silence and “observing the mind” can sound like a subtle form of torture. But this fear is usually based on an incorrect (or at least, incomplete) idea of what meditation actually is. The many methods and styles of meditation often leave beginners feeling overwhelmed. Rather than getting lost trying to choose the…
As you work through your Higher Self Yoga studies, you will often be instructed to “ask your Higher Self” for guidance. We advise our students to do this because there are situations unique to your life that only you can answer, like whether you should change careers or how to navigate a difficult relationship. Regular communication with our Higher Selves…
Higher Self Yoga teaches enlightenment through self-awareness. We aim to use our Higher Selves to be the most fulfilled version of ourselves in this life. Your Higher Self is essentially an accumulation of all of your positive characteristics. While there are many belief systems that explore the spiritual nature of the Higher Self, Higher Self Yoga also teaches you how…