This blog delves into the connection between cannabis and trauma recovery, shedding light on its potential benefits and offering considerations for reducing any possible risk or harm. Feel free to spark one up, and let’s get into it.  Have you ever eaten a high-dose edible that left you seeing colored patterns!

Think “yoga,” (or heck, do a Google image search), and you’re bound to see one thing for thousands and thousands of hits: The poses. (And, while I’m at it, mostly thin white women doing poses… But that’s a topic for another blog…)For now, let’s begin by saying yoga poses (“asanas”) are amazing, and nobody’s dissing them!

Greetings Ganja Yogis! In today’s blog, we’re talking about using whole-plant extraction methods for dabs and tinctures, versus extractions and isolates. We’ll learn what makes a product “whole plant,” and why these products are better.  So, grab your dab rig and let’s get into it.. To begin, let’s do a brief tutorial on whole-plant medicines and how they are created!

As I sprinkle the rose petals down on my yoga mat and light some sage, I can start to feel myself shedding the distractions and cares that filled my head earlier. Improving the click rate of my newsletter melts as I turn on some sacred music, say a quick prayer of gratitude, and puff!

Terps are the best! ~ In the world of natural compounds, terpenes take center stage as fascinating and essential components found abundantly in all plants, including cannabis. These aromatic molecules play a crucial role in the life and survival of various flora, defending against predators and attracting pollinators. They also cause the fruit, flower, or cannabis strain’s distinct scents and flavors!

However we choose to journey through life spiritually, there is no person’s judgment that can be higher than ourselves. We are the only ones we need to prove something to. We choose our path based on our unique history, beliefs, upbringing, … and heck maybe even our karma. We are all on our own spiritual path, - regardless of how we decide to practice, display, or devote ourselves!

In recent years, the perception of cannabis has undergone a significant shift, moving away from stigmatization towards greater acceptance and recognition of its potential benefits. One area where cannabis is making waves is in the realm of intimate relationships and sexuality. Hopefully you’ll already resonate with some of this, so spark one up and let’s dive in!

We’re all far too busy. We’re all filled to the brim with information and tasks. We have an endless list of books we’d like to read, travel arrangements to make, food to prepare, relationships to nourish, and literally an infinite number of other such things…. Leaving little time for yoga, self-care, and other nourishing practices!

Whether popping up in classes across the country, being mentioned alongside other forms of athleticism in articles about CBD-fuelled fitness, or made into fashion with weed-themed yoga leggings, the pairing of the ancient practice and healing plant has become quite the conversation topic in yoga studios across the country the past couple of years!

CBD has gained considerable popularity in recent years, touted as a natural remedy for various ailments. It’s an amazing addition to Ganja Yoga, either along with the usual THC products that get you high, or instead of them. Let’s look more deeply into the health benefits this potent molecule can provide to us, on the mat and throughout our days. In this blog post, we will delve into the science behind CBD to better!

Ganja Yoga is about using quality cannabis, accessible, relaxation-based yoga, and community connection for health and wellness. For some people, any old cannabis will do, but not for us. And, the yoga we do is slow, safe, simple, all-levels, and bio mechanical. That’s paramount. And, if we were to add to the list of key elements of Ganja Yoga, we’d also include!

Hey fellow white yoga practitioner, have you done some reflecting on cultural appropriation in your practice?  A South Asian in my community recently asked me to speak up about my own complicit participation in the oppressive practice of appropriation in yoga, and like you, I’ve had to look hard at the ways my spirituality and profession cause harm!

However, it's crucial to prioritize safety in our practice. Many yoga practitioners report having an injury due to yoga, and many more have injuries that the practitioners don't realize are due to yoga. As teachers and practitioners, it’s important we admit this trend and take action to reverse it!

How much have you learned about the non-physical aspects of yoga?  Many teacher trainings and classes in the West focus only on poses, or maybe poses-plus-breathing, ignoring many other fundamental aspects of the ancient practice. In my thirteen years of teaching, I focused only on asana (postures and movements), pranayama (breathing), and meditation (dhyana), … choosing not to teach about the other, just as fundamental-to-yoga aspect of yoga!

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!

Have 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!