Enlightenment is not about sitting in a cave and meditating for 10,000 years. It's not about being able to levitate or read people's minds. It's not about being perfect or having all the answers. In fact, enlightenment is probably a lot more mundane than you think. It's about being able to see the world clearly, to accept yourself for who you are, and to live your life with joy and purpose!
Read MoreHave you ever experienced this… Driving straight for miles and miles, listening to mellow tunes, and your mind begins to daydream, drifting into the distant road ahead, Fantasizing about romance, feeling sleepily sun-kissed as you slowly begin to drift into a lazy eyed daze… Driving’s not the safest moment to mindlessly wander, but it happens!
Read MoreHave you grappled with shame about using cannabis for spiritual pursuits? Does cannabis-enhanced yoga seem at once the perfect pairing, but also an unlikely match? If you answered yes to any of these, you are so not alone! In this issue of the GY Blog, we’re going to discuss the shame we might feel about using weed, and how to say farewell to that feeling once and for all!
By making small changes to our lifestyle, you can make a big difference in your overall health and well-being and increase the quality of our lives now and as we age. In this blog, we will discuss our favorite ways to stay healthy (besides supplementing with cannabis!). These are: Movement, Social Connection, Mental Diet, Nutrition, Sleep, and Self-Compassion. Let’s look at each one more deeply!
Read MoreDo you like to get down when you get high? (Asking for a friend, teehee..) While the use of cannabis for sexual purposes is not a new concept, there is a growing body of scientific research that supports the experience people are having, - that cannabis can indeed enhance our sexual experiences. This blog post will show how cannabis enhances sex, and how to maximize the plant’s potential to bring you bliss in the bedroom, whether partnered or flying solo!
Read MoreDifferent strains of cannabis have different ratios of THC and CBD, along with the eighty-three other cannabinoids. But cannabinoids aren’t the only consideration that a ganja yogi has to make when choosing a strain. Before we consider which strains will be best for us, we need to take an unexpected journey into the delicious world of terpenes!
Read MoreI’ve seen first-hand how cannabis can be a powerful tool for healing and community-building. At our Ganja Yoga Teacher Trainings, we have scholarship participants learning how to bring cannabis-enhanced yoga to their under-served communities!
Read More420 is growing in popularity as a celebrated holiday all over the world. It’s been a favorite holiday of mine for decades, and if you’re like me, you always feel a little giddy as the day grows close. ~ Make it mindful: Put intention into your joint-roll
Read MoreFirst and foremost, look for a farm or brand that puts an importance on testing for mold and the use of pesticides. If you’re in a legal state/country, this will probably be done for you, - one of the benefits of a regulated market. Drying should be slow and controlled to prevent…
Read MoreI feared that others were judging me, that people would know I’m high, that people thought I was stupid, that the police would come, that people would know I’m high, that I looked stupid, that others were judging me. Ever get into a paranoid thought-loop like this!
Read MoreThere are many ways we can use cannabis for yoga, and each method can produce a unique experience, even of the same strain. Ganja Yoga Teachers often use a cannabis-diary to track what methods work best for what situation. Something to consider. In the meantime, let’s get high by!
Read MoreIt’s clear that cannabis enhances a range of experiences, - from deep meditation to giggling about giraffe’s calves (true story!), - but let’s consider how our favorite plant specifically adds to yoga and other spiritual mind-body practices!
Read MoreCannabis can remove excess noise from your mind, and allow you to be more fully in your body for yoga, and in life, - but only at the right dose. When there’s too much THC, cannabis can create anxiety, dizziness, lethargy, or even paranoia. Here are some thoughts on dosing for Ganja Yoga!
Read MoreDevelop a relationship with cannabis both on and off the mat We all respond to the plant in unique ways, so consider keeping a journal by your rolling tray or yoga mat, so you can track which strains, methods of consumption, dosing, and frequency best serve your needs in each context. Play around and explore, starting low!
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