In Hindu tradition, Aum or OM is considered to be the original primordial vibration from which all of creation began. It is equated with the universe beyond form and symbolizes the beginning and end of creation. All other mantras are …
There is a fairly consistent realization that brings western people to the spiritual path. That realization is that life is hard. It is easy to feel as though we are going through life like a stuffed dog toy being shaken …
Many factors contribute to a feeling of exhaustion in our life. Our energy level can be largely influenced by elements such as the amount of sleep we get, the food we eat, and our sense of purpose. But it is …
The word Yoga can be translated as “union”. It is a way of life that leads the practitioner to realize the interconnected nature of reality. It teaches us that we are more than just the body, but the body is …
The last thing any of us wants is to come face to face with the true nature of reality. To realize that absolutely everything we think we know about the world and ourselves is actually just a highly sophisticated illusion, …
Human beings are strange creatures. We often find it easy to do things that harm us, but difficult to do what will benefit us. A solid commitment to practice Yoga and meditation will strengthen the body and mind, and performed …
In modern society, people increasingly see Yoga as a form of exercise such as going to the gym or attending an aerobics class. There may be a vague sense that bending yourself into unusual positions has some kind spiritual benefit …
We hear a lot about the comfort zone, and why we should leave it. In today’s world, leaving the comfort zone is often associated with success in business or self-improvement. Certainly we can become more successful by being prepared to …
We live in a world filled with distractions. In fact thanks to smart phones most of us are now walking around with an entire world of distractions in our pocket! Endlessly watching TV shows, or scrolling down and down and …
There is a lot more to spiritual practice than what we do in Yoga or meditation sessions. In fact what we do off the mat is actually more important, since that is where we spend most of our time (unless …