SPIRITUALITY
the only guy in the yoga class
Allow me to introduce myself: I’m that lone guy in your yoga class, trying to get in touch with his inner self while trying to...
elemental meditation : the 5 elements
a journey through earth, water, fire, air, and spaceThere are countless types of meditation in the world today. Some are complex, involved, and intricate, taking...
“sa re sa sa” mantra meaning and lyrics
Sa Re Sa Sa as a healing mantra on one’s yogic journey.Sa Re Sa Sa is a famous mantra in the Kundalini Yoga community, which...
klesha meaning
The 5 Kleshas are the main causes of suffering in our livesKlesha meaning, definition or kleśa (क्लेश) is a Sanskrit term that translates as obstacle,...
what is the meaning of equanimity? how to define and achieve it.
What if you could remain calm, centered, and at peace, meaning be in equanimity even in times of difficulty? That’s where equanimity comes in.But what...
5 reasons why you should watch the new movie the secret: dare to dream
Based on the worldwide best-selling book, The Secret.The Secret: Dare to Dream is an upcoming American drama film, from a screenplay by Tennant, Bekah Brunstetter, and Rick...
breathing exercise for better sleep
try this simple yet powerful breathwork technique if you’re dreaming of a better quality sleepHave you ever found yourself laying awake in bed at night...
7 DAYS TO A BALANCED LIFE: DAY 2
Dance your way to a higher vibration.Who doesn’t like to dance, right? Did you know that music has powerful and contagious effects? Adding dancing to the...
the healing benefits of mantras and chants
mantra chanting connects and healsA quintessential example of the potential of sound to be used for healing was in ancient Greece, where Apollo was the...
decoding the ancient wisdoms of the kabbalah
an interview with gal naor Like many other yogis around the world, I have always felt a deep affinity with the arts. Perhaps it is that...
suka duka: the ups and downs of life
“Suka duka,” meaning the highs and lows of life,’ is an ancient Hindu phrase which translates to “ups and downs.” Right there in the name...
the nature yogis of india
seeking yoga power in natureThe yoga teachers we have in the West can be brilliant, amazing, and inspirational; there is much to learn from them....
vipassana meditation, the golden silence
I really liked the ‘Noble silence’ I was taught at Vipanassa meditation recently. What a treat! A real luxury these days considering the world we live...
a journey into metta meditation
When Trudy Goodman was in her early 20s she had a series of unexpected experiences that jumpstarted her on the spiritual path. She hadn’t thought...
white wedding dress meaning
a glance into the spiritual significance of popular wedding traditionsThese days, less and less people belong to a formal religion, and therefore less and less...
the tenth door – a yoga adventure
a book reviewThe Tenth Door, An Adventure Through the Jungles of Enlightenment is a yoga classic. Courageous, surprising, and more than enlightening, Michele Hebert exemplifies...