Category: Yoga & Meditation
Bringing the Mind to Rest (5 simple techniques)
Conflict and confusion is the nature of a mind that has lost connection to Source. Such a mind is desperate in its attempt to make sense of the world. The main themes running in such a mind are: ‘Time is running out.’ ‘What should I do?’ ‘I like X.’ ‘I …
To Whom Should I Pray? (Meditation and Devotion – Yoga Vasishtha)
This infinite consciousness can be compared to the ultimate subatomic particle which yet hides within its heart the greatest of mountains. It encompasses the span of countless epochs, but it does not let go of a moment of time. It is subtler than the tip of a single strand of …
Sanskrit Chant from Isha Upanishad (Purnamadah)
An offering of the Sanskrit Chant Purnamadah Purnamidam
Laughing Buddha: Reflections on Joy
A single understanding: “I am the One Awareness,” consumes all suffering in the fire of an instant. Be happy. Ashtavakra Gita Whenever you have the chance, laugh as much as you can. By this all the rigid knots in your body will be loosened. But to laugh superficially is not …
Yoga-Meditation for Balance & Harmony
Yoga is about attaining to absolute Balance, piercing Clarity and an inexhaustible Exuberance. With this, you are immensely fit for life. Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev Namaste Dear Readers, Hope all are living healthy, well and wise in these times of Covid. In light of the anxiety and health concerns in these times, I …
Coronavirus: A Higher Response
In ancient Indian lore, whenever people approached sages and rishis (including Shiva) in times of need, the response was that the sages went into meditation. We don’t generally hear of sages responding with “let me just grab my tool kit and weapons and meet you down in your village and …
I Am – a poem/meditation by Rupert Spira
Sharing a beautiful poem by non-duality teacher Rupert Spira called ‘I Am’. The poem
The Power of Silence
The period from Mauni Amavasya (24 January 2020) until Mahashivaratri (21 February 2020) was traditionally considered, on the yogic path, to be a period for the practice of maun or Silence.
Since we are currently in this period, let’s try to understand a little about what is meant by Silence.
Ganga Waters Meditation: Bathing in the Sounds of Ganga
I recently spent some time in the holy town of Rishikesh. What a blessing to be in Ma Ganga’s presence and feel her intimate connection with humanity.
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In this audio/visual offering, you can sit back, relax and bathe in Ganga’s pure waters without leaving your home. Your own meditation on Ganga’s ghats…
Krishna Quotes (Bhagavad Gita)
5 beautiful quotes of Krishna from the Bhagavad Gita.
How Yoga and Meditation Can Help You Fight Depression
How to crawl out of the pit of depression using yoga and meditation as tools? These age-old practices help us to harness our mind and body energies for genuine well-being and happiness writes guest contributor Emily Lopes.