Union with the Heart

Pure, focused observation of the moment...
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You're invited every Wednesday to enjoy breathing practices (Pranayam), Kriya (Dynamic Evolutionary movement) and sound healing! 6-7pm Sattva California .

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75 minutes to reset your entire system. Join us for an immersive journey of rhythmic, cosmic breathwork + live sound bath, guided by Master Teachers Brenda (Astara) and Gabriel. This is a space to slow down, regulate your nervous system, and expand your awareness, so you leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more connected. No experience needed. Just come as you are. Saturday, May 23 4-5:15pm Tickets in bio. FREE for Sattva California members + Intro Pass holders Spots are limited. Booking essential!

This is why we consistently teach breathing practices especially at the beginning of our yoga and meditation classes. Visit Sattva California and join us!

The vagus nerve (cranial nerve X) is the longest and most critical nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system, serving as a “wandering” information superhighway that links the brain to the heart, lungs, and digestive tract. It acts as the body’s involuntary control system, governing “rest and digest” functions and acting as a brake on inflammation and stress. Keeping the vagus nerve regulated—often referred to as having high vagal tone—is crucial for maintaining physical and mental health. A healthy, regulated vagus nerve promotes low resting heart rates, reduced blood pressure, effective digestion, and strong immune regulation. 📑Key Functions of the Vagus Nerve ➡️Rest and Digest Control: Activates the parasympathetic nervous system, slowing the heart rate, lowering blood pressure, and encouraging digestive function. ➡️Inflammation Control: Controls the “inflammatory reflex,” turning off excessive inflammation to protect organs. Information Transfer: Carries bidirectional signals between the brain and digestive tract (gut-brain axis), influencing mood and cognitive function. ➡️Body Reflexes: Manages involuntary actions like coughing, sneezing, swallowing, and salivation. When the vagus nerve is poorly regulated (low vagal tone), the body often stays stuck in a “fight or flight” sympathetic state. This can lead to chronic inflammation, which is linked to serious, long-term conditions. Strategies to “reset” or stimulate the vagus nerve increase its activity and improve overall resilience - check out the comment section for a few tips on how to reset♥️

I graduated! Master Teacher Training at Sattva Yoga Academy. These teachings build so beautifully upon my training and over 25 years of teaching Ananda Yoga, the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.

Now, more people will benefit in balancing their heart with their brain through practices accessible to all people!

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When students begin to trust their own experience, the teachings truly come alive. Listening to our Master students reflect on this shift is both humbling and inspiring. We are deeply grateful to witness their sincerity and commitment to the path. If you feel called to go beyond learning about yoga and begin living it, come study at the source. Join us at Sattva Yoga Academy in Rishikesh, where the teachings are lived, practiced, and transmitted in their full depth. Link in bio! 🙏🙏

Thank you, Regina, for sharing this beautiful message from Paramhansa Yogananda!

Don and I would be celebrating our 45th Wedding Anniversary today! We would have been enjoying the company of family and friends who were/are the joy of our lives and then probably taking off on a vacation to enjoy each other's company in the beauty of nature.

I wrote this ten years ago, I hope you enjoy our story. I appreciate everyone who has complimented our lives and those who still remain.

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"The more you feel love for all creation, the more you will feel the presence of God. "
~ Paramhansa Yogananda
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