Applied anatomy and physiology of yoga: an illustrated manual
Ever wonder what the term ‘hatha’ means, as in ‘hatha yoga’, and how it can help you with your meditation practice? ‘Ha’ is a Sanskrit term meaning sun, while ‘tha’ means moon. The practice of hatha yoga is the way toward … Continue Reading
Insight Meditation: Healing by the Power of Your Mind
It’s difficult to manage stress. Yet it’s possible to learn to become more aware of stressful situations and deal with them effectively before they escalate into … Continue Reading
Raja yoga: royal path to unifying mind and body
Did you know that classical yoga, also known as the ‘royal yoga’ or ‘raja yoga’, is one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy? This authentic yoga practice helps you seek enlightenment through direct control and mastery of … Continue Reading
Is humor humanity’s device to escape suffering?
Although mind-body-spirit authority Dr. Deepak Chopra and Wayne’s World comedian Mike Myers appear to be an unlikely team, according to an interview posted on TVGuide.com they are actually friends. It seems Myers and Chopra share a passion for … Continue Reading
Zen meditation
According to author, Arjun Singhe, it’s difficult to merely close your eyes to make the stress of living go away. But, he says, you can find peace to help you better cope with it. In his article, Things you should … Continue Reading
The Love Guru trailer and review
“In a time when the world is searching for enlightenment, one man is in a position to help.” The man? Mike Myers. The position? Not quite the Lotus.
“The second best guru in India is coming to America!”
Mike Myers’ new comedy, The Love Guru, is due out this June 20. Myers plays Pitka, known as the “second best guru in … Continue Reading
Shaktipat or transmission
Just as a transformer changes high voltage energy into usable form, so Shaktipat or Saktipata can perhaps be thought of as energy currents of kundalini, streaming through a person serving as the transformer to spiritually conduct it to others. This can be done either in person with sound or touch; by distance with sound; or by the charging of objects with sound and touch and given to another.
So while meditating, if your intention is to … Continue Reading