Yoga is a booming industry. More people are practicing than ever before and the number of yoga methods and philosophies vary widely. For some practitioners, yoga is simply a way to build physical strength and … Read More
Who Is Ganesh? Discover Ganesha: Hindu Deity of Wisdom & Strength
Who is Ganesh? Is Ganesh a Real Being? Some of us think of Ganesh as a fat elephant man with tiny little feet dancing through the universe eating lots of sweets. But this idea of … Read More
5 Ways To Include Simplicity Into Your Daily Living
As our daily schedules become more jammed, to-do lists increase, and commitments must be taken care of, little by little simplicity is thrown out the door. We start to become conditioned into finding ways to … Read More
Social Separation
“I just want to be alone—in the forest doing nothing.” – Adrian Forsyth I am not the type of person who enjoys a lot of social stimulation. The bar scene and crowds are not for … Read More
The History of Yoga (In Brief)
Widely practiced for its health and relaxation benefits, yoga has been around for thousands of years. Originating in India, Yoga combines physical, mental, and spiritual practices that allow an individual to develop or retain health, … Read More
6 Ways Solo Travel Makes You More Successful in Business
Unless you’re talking about business travel, a form of “seeing the world” that sounds glamorous but often involves seeing the inside of conference rooms and your hotel room while you try, jet lagged, to catch … Read More
How Yoga Saved My Life From PTSD!
VaniDevi says that yoga saved her life. And her story of why she started practicing yoga is genuinely inspirational. As a young woman in the US Army, she suffered Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and … Read More
5 Benefits of Blessing Our Meals
“Bless the Food Before us. The Family Beside us, & The Love between us” Too often we eat and fill our stomach without really engaging in the process. We sometimes tend to get so hungry … Read More
Who Is Your Guru? Who Is Your Teacher?
These 24 statements have come from the book, “The Himalayan Masters” by Pandit Rajamani Tigunait who is the spiritual leader of the Himalayan Institute in Honesdale Pennsylvania. This excerpt is a conversation between Dattatreya and … Read More
How To Practice Transformation Even Through Turbulent Times
I am hearing daily from so many people that they are feeling, “different”: More sensitive, feeling body pains, getting ill, energized for some, sluggish for others. Tired but not sleeping. Overwhelmed but not knowing exactly … Read More