The Essence of the Universe

The classic mantra ‘Om’ is a sacred syllable that embraces the essence of the Universe. When you chant the ‘Om’ as part of the “Om Namah Shivaya” you give salutations to Shiva, or the power of the universe to destroy darkness. You can give this mantra any time you like, or as part of your formal meditation practice. You may like this mantra as a chakra meditation for healing.

If you are devotional, the form or pronunciation may not be as important to you as the feeling or bhakti. You might experience the energy of mantra in its purest form and enter a trance

Where are the authentic flying lamas or levitating yogis of our times?

After reading accounts by French explorer Alexandra David Neel of flying llamas in Tibet, I tried to find authentic videos that might demonstrate such siddhis.

Instead of finding what I wanted, I got a mixed bag of tricks. But I liked what I got!

Among the many videos on this phenomenon there were

2008 is at its end and 2009 is upon us.

Have you contemplated your spiritual self improvement plan for next year?

2008 has been a rewarding year, and I have each one of you to

As a gift for subscribing to my WhoHeals.com newsletter, you can download twelve free

Swami Sundarand, also known as Swami-ji, is considered a true ascetic, and thought to be one of the last authentic Gangotri Himalayan yogis of his time. He studied at the feet of Swami Tapovan Maharaj, (1889-1957), a Gangotri Himilayan yogi who lived in the Indian Himalayas in Gangotri and Uttrakashi when the area was almost

In simple terms, Zen meditation can be thought of as a means of letting go of pessimistic thoughts and just

The teleconference meditation retreat held on Sunday, June 1st, entitled, Quantum Enlightenment, was a successful start as the first in a new series of TeleMeditation Retreats I have planned for this year.

I presented for a half-hour on some of the latest science on DNA and on the quantum principles in our own bodies that activate

The TeleMeditation Event on Quantum Enlightenment went well. Participants and others have asked me to post the announcements I made preceding the lecture and meditation. So here they are, for anyone

You can still register for the special retreat I am leading tomorrow, Sunday, June 1st. I am enthused about sharing the new information about Quantum Enlightenment that I have recently received, in addition to some astonishing

One of the benefits of meditating in a group is the ability to transcend time and space and come away feeling not only the benefits usually attributed to the effects of this healing and transformational practice, but something

How do certain areas of the brain assist you with using the information your senses receive to create a more grounded and, at the same time, more exalted spiritual reality?

Have you seen or heard of recent DNA research that goes way beyond conventional

Did you know that the Gayatri mantra is one of the oldest and most powerful of Sanskrit mantras? Hindus believe that if you chant the Gayatri mantra and focus on it with your mind and heart while you go about your life doing your best at the work that is yours to do, your life will

Meditation can help help you develop a sense of tranquility, calmness, and inner peace. It can also assist you with conditioning your mind with thoughts that can improve the condition of your life.

During a guided meditation, you listen to the voice of a teacher who gently leads you through

The peaceful music in the video below, Mandala Meditation, can be used as background music while you meditate or engage in

In my 3-month e-course, The Meditation Portal, which launches next month, I originally intended to provide only 12 lessons to go with 12 Guided Meditation MP3s from the Legacy TeleMeditations series I presented last year. But

Linus Roache (L) and Nandita Das (R) in Before The Rains,
an MIP/Roadside Attractions Release. Photo credit: Alphonse Roy

In the press release for this new film, Deepak Chopra says,

“What makes “Before the Rains” so touching is that it isn’t what it seems to be about. It seems to be about a quietly good Englishman, a planter in south India, who wants to

The meditations I lead during TeleMeditation Retreats® emphasize simple yet effective breathing techniques to relax the body and prepare you for meditation. Proper breathing is vital; it’s considered the most

Did you know that you can refine your capacity to receive visual pictures–images designed to awaken inner engrams of wisdom? Find out more in three weeks when I begin teaching again. The June 1st teleconference meditation retreat theme: