The Importance of Namaste
Of all the ways of greeting, the hugs and kisses and handshakes, the Namaste is the most profound, explains Ambika Gupta. Read about what the Namaste really represents and it’s yogic meaning.
Let it R.A.I.N.
Have you heard of the R.A.I.N. practice? Isabella Convertini describes this practice that is helpful in times when tumultuous emotions take over and it seems difficult to hold on to our inner peace. This practice is an easy way to navigate through the flood of emotions and stay centred.
Introducing Sri Aurobindo
Beloo Mehra takes on the difficult challenge of introducing us to one of the greatest men in India’s history – the great yogi, sage, poet, philosopher, visionary, patriot, politician and intellectual, Sri Aurobindo.
India’s Struggle for Freedom and the Voice of God – Sri Aurobindo’s Speech
Sri Aurobindo played a crucial role in India’s freedom movement by raising the national consciousness. In this speech at Uttarpara in West Bengal, he talked about his communion with God during a jail sentence he served during the freedom struggle. The speech describes his realisation that nationalism had a spiritual purpose in India. It provides the context for Sri Aurobindo’s vision of raising India to raise Sanatana Dharma.
Don’t Hallucinate, Just Meditate!
Rahul Sharma discusses why focusing on ‘experiences’ during meditation is not what it should be about.
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.
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!
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.
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
Happy Yoga Day & Yoga for a Happy Day!
Did you know that yoga can change your genes and make you happier? And that’s not just for ‘Hindus’. LWP Founder shares the latest scientific information and reflects on yoga and its connection with religion.