Just as saints in the West have inspired countless people with their search for God and service to humanity, so similarly great spiritual figures in India have always played a pivotal role in revitalizing the spirituality of that ancient country. In former times information about these spiritual figures was passed down anecdotally from generation [...]

Stress is a natural and necessary part of life, but, when we encounter a stressful situation, our bodies undergo a series of hormonal and biochemical changes that put us in a “fight-or-flight” mode. Our heart rate increases, adrenaline rushes through our blood stream, and our digestive and immune systems temporarily shut down. If the stressors [...]

How do you pronounce “Sri”?

I understand that the “S” is the same as the English “Sh” as in sheep. So, does that make the pronunciation ‘Shree’? (I am reading the Autobiography of a Yogi, and about Yogananda’s guru who he refers to as Sri Yukteswar.)

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Paramahansa Yogananda & Swami Sri Yukteswar

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A healthy lifestyle is all about eating health foods, sleeping well, and exercising to keep fit and other activities that improve your general health. Living it means that you keep your weight in check, you are careful and choosy on what you consume to reduce unnecessary weight gain as well as maintaining a healthy fitness [...]

Vipassana can be referred to as an ancient technique of meditation. The technique was rediscovered by Gautam the Buddha. This rediscovery was made about 2500 years ago.
This asana (posture) is taught by several instructors in India and many countries abroad. The instructions are mainly provided under the guidance of Sir S.N. Goenka. He is widely [...]

What does “cruising for a bruising” mean in?

“I’m sucking mud,” I groaned, “somewhere below a 1.” This was an embarrassing revelation. After all, I’m a mind-body scientist and a stress expert. I knew that my immune system was starting to falter, my sleep quality was poor, and my body felt off-kilter. I was cruising for [...]

Have you Read “Worker in The Light” by George Noory/William Birnes?

What do you think of the “Noory Method”? Do you have any suggestions or tips on choosing a Mantra? Any ideas to improve this technique? Share your thoughts on alternate methods…yoga or other means to achieve a meditative state. Thanks

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Different meditation techniques follow their own set of meditation instructions in order to be effective and lead a person to a higher level of relaxation and consciousness. These guidelines are there to help provide the steps that an individual can follow as he or she begins a meditation session. Duration may differ according to the [...]

As a person running yoga and meditation classes, it is necessary for you to have trusty promotional tools like business cards. Connecting with both existing and prospective clients is very convenient with the help of these handy printed materials. Why write down your contact information on paper when you can utilize business cards for exchanging [...]

Splashes of color, Gumar of hemp and laughter – to ridicule the weather is going to the festival Holi. And enthusiasm of its colorful mood is different. Fun – fun and love – in harmony with the traditions of this festival in our wet colors Smete is different, different in different places – decorated in [...]

Anyone out there with dreadful insomnia? I cannot sleep well….how about you?

The baths, warm milk, OTC medicines and so forth do NOT work for me…..the nights are terminal on account of this….I (with NO drugs) was up for 7 days….and asked for help, trying yoga, breathing exercises…..ultimately ending up in a hospital wherein they couldn’t [...]

How can I get my body (and strength) back?

I have had mono for the past four weeks and have done very little exercise. I am extremely weak and still don’t have much energy.
I used to be in fairly good shape. I took a 90 minute power yoga class three times a week and ran [...]

Why is it when i place my foot on my leg in a yoga position im balanced untill i close my eyes then i fall?

How come when i close my eyes i fall?

because closing your eyes makes you lose your focus and your center. When you balance with your eyes open, you probably don’t [...]

custom yoga mat, is it too distracting, does it mess up the atmosphere of a yoga class?

I wanted to get my sister a cool customized yoga mat with a picture of her dogs on it, but then a friend said, ” A yoga teacher wouldn’t want you to have a mat with a picture on [...]

Researchers recommend physical exercises for women in the first years of menopause for maintaining health status, stronger bones, lower cholesterol, better moods, slimmer waists, fewer migraines, stronger muscles, reduced insomnia. Exercises are said to have antidepressant effect. The studies have been done for a period of 3 years. Women with osteopenia(first sign of thinner, [...]