Don’t Try to Love Yourself! Indian Yogi vs. New-Age Spirituality
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev tears apart new-age spiritual ideas like ‘loving yourself’ and ‘being compassionate to yourself’.
Visiting the Isha Yoga Centre – a spiritual travelogue
Rahul Sharma describes his first ever spiritual travel – to the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore, India, set up by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev. Having heard so much about the ashram’s consecrated spaces of mystic energy Rahul shares his outsider’s views based on his experiences at the ashram, the Dhyanalinga, Linga Bhairavi temple and at the Adiyogi statue.
Soldiers & Spirituality – Part 3
Part 3 of the interview in which GD Bakshi tells us what it takes for a soldier facing death on the frontline, to overcome his fears and do his duty.
What is the Significance of Idol Worship?
What lies behind the worship of idols and images that rational and scientific minds miss? Read on and watch this insightful video.
Soldiers & Spirituality – Part 2
Newsletter #7. Major GD Bakshi like you’ve never seen him before! Part 2 of the exclusive conversation with LWP.
From Dior to Dharma: Free Chapter!
The first chapter of ‘From Dior to Dharma’ by Shruti Bakshi exclusively on LWP!
Shravan, Month of Shiva
Some quick facts about this auspicious 5th month of the calendar in the Indian tradition.
From Darkness to Light – Guru Purnima Blessings
Newsletter #6. Guru Purnima blessings and understanding what or who a Guru is.
Soldiers & Spirituality – Part 1 (Guru Purnima Special)
Maj Gen GD Bakshi like you’ve never seen him before! Part 1 of this LWP exclusive interview in which General Bakshi talks spirituality and mysticism.
Guru Purnima: Full Moon of the Universal Guru
David Frawley explains the significance of Guru Purnima – from Ved Vyasa to modern day gurus.
Rath Jatra (Yatra) in pictures
The Rath Jatra (Chariot Festival) is one of the most colourful, enigmatic and important festivals in India and one of the oldest of its kind. Here are a few glimpses from the 2017 festival that took place from 25 June to 3 July.
What is the Amarnath Yatra?
Ever wondered why the Amarnath Yatra is considered so significant and what it’s all about? If you’re Indian, then here’s what your grandparents knew.
4 Paths of Yoga
A short and simple video explanation of the 4 paths of yoga (Karma, Jnana, Bhakti and Kriya) and how the 4 need to come together for a person to become meditative. Video by the Isha Foundation.
Ganga: The River of Heaven
Subhash Kak traces the course of the Ganga – from its descent from heaven to the rituals and traditions still associated with it in India today.
Yoga Day Countdown: Day #1, Yoga Day!
Continuing our countdown to Yoga Day 2017 with Hatha Yoga teacher Ambika Gupta’s yoga postcards from the gorgeous banks of Lac Léman, Switzerland! The asanas follow the progression of a yoga practice. Day #1, Yoga Day: Shavasana