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.
According to the ADAA, anxiety disorders affect over 40 million adults in the US every year, while statistics show that one-third of the American population (over 110 million people) experience stress. Many people believe these common conditions can be managed through regulated medication and drugs, but you would be surprised...
If you follow the latest trends in health and wellness, you’ve surely noticed the recent attention given to mindfulness and meditation. Mindfulness and meditation are long-standing disciplines that significantly impact health and wellness. These practices are great for adults and also offer many benefits for kids. Read on to learn...
To understand meditation, it’s essential to understand its purpose. So, why meditate? Meditation can be used for many things. Meditation has health benefits, such as reducing stress and anxiety through lowering your heart rate and clearing your mind of worries. There are also spiritual benefits, such as creating clarity within...
Who are you? Are you a summation of your past experiences, some of those being traumatic and some of them being beautiful and loving? Are you who you imagine yourself to be, that woman praised for standing up for equality or the man landing a lucrative contract with a wealthy...
If you’ve missed the overview of mindfulness in a previous article, we recommend going back and checking it out. In that article on mindfulness, we touched briefly on how to practice creating awareness (being mindful) with an emphasis on what mindfulness is. In this article, we will go into much...
What is mindfulness, and what does being mindful mean to you in your everyday life? Here are three principles to help you understand mindfulness and some practical examples of recognizing mindfulness opportunities to live more consciously and enjoy life. Principle #1 – Mindfulness Is the Action of Creating Space Mindfulness...
Yoga is renowned for its capacity to induce relaxation and alleviate stress. Within the realm of yoga practices, restorative yoga is a gentle form characterized by the prolonged holding of a few poses supported by props. Mastery of prop usage is essential for students, while effective teaching methods are paramount...
If you're considering opening your yoga studio, you must know you'll need lots of patience, passion, and organization. It takes a bit of time to realize exactly how you want your yoga studio to look, but it even takes more time to pick each little item and make every small...
Yoga practice is equal parts spiritual and physical. Understanding yoga anatomy is vital as it helps to explain how bones and muscles are engaged when conducting poses. Yoga anatomy is an excellent course for every yoga teacher to pursue.As a yoga teacher, you must ensure that your students don’t get...
Yoga is a relaxing and mindful practice filled with various opportunities for growth. However, if you are confused by some of the terminology that dates back to yoga’s ancient origins, you may be wondering if there is a simplified meaning for certain yoga terms, such as Yoga Chitta Vritti Nirodha.A...
