Luke Ocean is a writer, self-proclaimed bio-hacker, wellness advocate and yoga expert. Luke grew up on a small ranch in Montana and enlisted in the Navy to study and become a cryptologist. He later graduated from the US Naval Academy with a Minor in Mandarin and a Bachelor's of Science for General Engineering and a Major of English Literature. Luke's interests and career span multiple industries and various disciplines. Luke resides in San Antonio and is a Certified Yoga Instructor, a student of Zen Buddhism, practitioner of Holistic Psychology and has completed his CYT-200 and is studying for his 300-hour yoga teacher training.
Taoist meditation, rooted in the ancient Chinese philosophy of Taoism, offers a unique approach to cultivating inner peace and harmony. Taoist meditation revolves around achieving mental stillness and enhancing mindfulness to harmonize the flow of qi, or energy, within the body. Unlike some structured meditation practices, Taoist meditation embraces the...
Cho Ku Rei, pronounced as "choh-koo-ray," is a sacred symbol used in Reiki practice. Its name translates to "placing all the power of the universe here" or "God and man coming together."The Cho Ku Rei Reiki symbol, often known as the power symbol, has been an essential part of Reiki...
Finding inner peace and clarity may feel distant for some. Spiritual life coaching empowers people to navigate their spiritual paths, achieve personal empowerment, and help others do the same. But what does it mean to be a spiritual life coach? Article Topics What is a spiritual life coach? A spiritual...
Symbols hold remarkable power in Reiki, each representing unique energies and spiritual meanings. Among these, the Dai Ko Myo symbol stands out for its emphasis on enlightenment and healing, widely known as the "master symbol" in Reiki practice. It symbolizes the culmination of Reiki's growth and is considered the most...
Brett Larkin founded Uplifted Yoga to help aspiring yoga teachers improve their skills and build successful businesses. Uplifted Yoga was the first fully online yoga teacher training school, starting in 2015. Brett's online programs aim to create supportive communities, empower students to find their authentic voices and assist yoga teachers...
Yoga’s impact on joint health extends far beyond mere strengthening and flexibility. While these aspects are crucial, yoga practice reveals many benefits that contribute to overall joint well-being. Let’s explore the multifaceted ways in which yoga fosters joint health and resilience. Article Topics Strengthening Joints with Yoga Poses Yoga poses...
So, what exactly is an aura, and does it really have a color? Generally speaking, an aura is the energy that surrounds us (and all living beings) as a ray of color. Since auras are not material, they work in concert with our spirit and physical bodies. What do the...
In Hindu and Buddhist philosophy, a Klesha is a type of mental affliction or hindrance that obscures the true nature of reality and causes suffering. The term is used in the context of yoga, meditation, and other spiritual practices, where the goal is to identify and overcome these hindrances to...
Improving and maintaining your fitness is not merely a path for bodybuilders and hard-core exercise gurus. Improving your fitness is about enhancing how well you can perform physical tasks and enjoy a healthy and whole lifestyle more easily. But just because there are simple ways to elevate your physical prowess...
Another approach to answering this question is to ask the opposite question: What does it mean to live without intention? Are you living life, or is life living you? Do external events or people push you into a negative state that is difficult to escape? Or is it you who...
