Lucy-Ann Prideaux

If you’ve spent time in yoga, meditation, or spiritual circles, you’ve probably heard the word mantra . You may even have chanted one without fully knowing what it meant or where it came from. This week, I wanted to explore mantra a little more deeply — what it is, where it originates, and why it continues to be such a supportive practice in modern life. The Om Symbol What Is a Mantra? A mantra is a sound, word, or phrase repeated either silently or aloud to focus the mind. The word comes...

Yoga teachers often say, “Yoga is 2,000 years old… maybe even older.”  But what does that really mean? Where did yoga originate? What did the practice look like thousands of years ago? And how did we get from ancient meditation traditions to today’s dynamic blend of yoga postures, calisthenics, functional movement, and mindful fitness? This Q&A explores yoga’s true origins, how the physical practice evolved, why lineage matters, and what a balanced, holistic yoga practice looks like today....

As a yoga teacher, I have always loved exploring the history and philosophy of yoga. My book, , is a testament to that passion. Over time, I’ve also developed a deep interest in Buddhism and have come to see many meaningful parallels between the two traditions. Buddhism and Yoga emerged from the same rich philosophical landscape of ancient India, shaped by a shared curiosity about the mind, suffering, and the possibility of living with greater meaning, ease, and harmony. Although they...