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How to Engage with the Mystery of Life

Last updated: June 3,2017/3 Comments/in Spiritual Stories /by Guest Author

Welcome to a new article by our regular contributor, Dr. Bina Nangia. Dr. Nangia is a long-time spiritual seeker who works with children. When I was a kid, I loved reading mystery stories. It was the unknown which excited me completely. The characters in the story became me and I went along with

Test If Your Thoughts, Words & Actions Are Spiritual

Last updated: December 16,2014/1 Comment/in Emotional Mastery, Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah writes about all kinds of things, from home practice and parenting to the etiquettes of yoga class and the ethics of yoga. In this article written in 2012, just after the John Friend scandal broke, she muses on how we determine what ‘right action’ is. by Kara-Leah Grant Trying to

Goodness Meditation for Self-Realization

Last updated: June 3,2017/3 Comments/in Love and Relationships, Meditation, Personal Development /by Anmol Mehta

We are born ultimately for one reason only, to awaken to the Truth. Most all else we do is a waste of life, waste of precious time and energy. But this is not what I want to go into today. Today, for the benefit of those who have heard the calling, I want to present

Why Spiritual Seeking Involves Walking the Razor’s Edge with Awareness

Last updated: June 3,2017/4 Comments/in Spiritual Enlightenment /by Guest Author

Welcome to an article by our new guest contributor, Dr. Bina Nangia. Dr. Nangia is a long-time spiritual seeker who works with children. This week she looks at how spiritual seeking is about dancing the razor’s edge. by Dr. Bina Nangia Spiritual seeking happens when it is meant to happen. It definitely depended on thousands

The Five Koshas Explained: How They Impact Your Yoga Practice & Life

Last updated: January 29,2018/1 Comment/in Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

This article is an edited extract from Kara-Leah’s second book, The No-More-Excuses Guide to Yoga. Find out more here. by Kara-Leah Grant, author of The No-More-Excuses Guide to Yoga Do enough research, and it seems we can find evidence that regular practice of yoga can positively impact everything from anxiety, depression, and panic attacks to thyroid conditions,

The Life of a Soul Warrior: Looking Back

Last updated: June 3,2017/0 Comments/in Spiritual Stories /by Guest Author

Welcome to an article by our new guest contributor, Dr. Bina Nangia. Dr. Nangia is a long-time spiritual seeker who works with children. This week she looks at a warrior of the soul who is reviewing her life to date. Today the warrior looks back. She has so many times been afraid of going into

Why It’s Important to be Flexible with Your Yoga Practice

Last updated: October 1,2014/2 Comments/in Health and Wellbeing, Stress, Anxiety & Depression, Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah intimately understands the psychology of maintaining a home yoga practice. Here she breaks down five ways to stay flexible and fluid even as your life shifts and changes so you can maintain a regular practice. by Kara-Leah Grant Author of Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home

Relax and Flow Like a River

Last updated: January 29,2018/5 Comments/in Meditation /by Guest Author

Welcome to an article by our new guest contributor, Dr. Bina Nangia. Dr. Nangia is a long-time spiritual seeker who works with children. The river does not even know its destiny and it is born. As a little trickle from the rain waters or the snow melting, it does not know. Creation has sent it

Does the Media Image of Yoga Stop People From Giving it a Go?

Last updated: September 4,2014/1 Comment/in Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah has written her second book, The No-More-Excuses Guide to Yoga. Pre-sales have just started, and you’re invited to be involved. Read more below. by Kara-Leah Grant, author of The No-More-Excuses Guide to Yoga I’m in Auckland, New Zealand back in 1995, which seems a long, long time ago. I’ve dropped out of

Surrender and Letting Go: Why ‘Ananda’ is the True Happiness

Last updated: January 29,2018/0 Comments/in Health and Wellbeing, Meditation, Spiritual Enlightenment /by Guest Author

Welcome to an article by our new guest contributor, Dr. Bina Nangia. Dr. Nangia is a long-time spiritual seeker who works with children. This week she looks at what it really means to surrender and let go. by Dr. Bina Nangia In this world of names and forms, we are easily tempted with our senses to

How a Screaming Baby can Help Us Become More Enlightened

Last updated: August 21,2014/4 Comments/in Emotional Mastery, Stress, Anxiety & Depression, Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah shares a tale from early motherhood on how every moment is an opportunity to wake-up, especially the difficult moments! by Kara-Leah Grant Author of Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice. I wrote this article over four years ago now and re-reading it I’m struck

Be Free – Live Now

Last updated: January 29,2018/0 Comments/in Advaita Vedanta (Non-dualism) /by Guest Author

by Guest Author Anita Olivacce Where are you? Right now, where are you? Where is your attention focused? On what happened yesterday, a few years ago perhaps? Or maybe on something that may happen next There is no tomorrow and there are no “years”. There is only Now. This moment right now. Life is happening

How Daily Yoga Practice can Revolutionise Society

Last updated: January 29,2018/0 Comments/in Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah is committed to regular home practice and believes if everyone had a home yoga practice – whether it was asana, pranayama, meditation, chanting or Karma Yoga – it could revolutionise our society. by Kara-Leah Grant Author of Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice. Ok,

Home Yoga Practice: Is it for Me? I’ve just Started Yoga Classes

Last updated: June 30,2014/1 Comment/in Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah is often asked by people who are just starting yoga classes if it’s too early to develop a home yoga practice. This is her response. by Kara-Leah Grant Author of Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice. You may have yet to walk into your

Inspirational Quotes by Natalie Wright

Last updated: January 30,2018/0 Comments/in Spiritual Giants /by Trupti Mehta

And for someone completely different this time… Natalie Wright is a modern author who wrote The Akasha Chronicles, a middle grade/young adult paranormal fantasy trilogy. Turns out fiction authors can say great things that apply to meditation and yoga too! “Ah, yes, choice. I chose to let my ghosts stay in past. Past is history you

Inspirational Quotes from H. E. Davey Sensei

Last updated: January 30,2018/1 Comment/in Spiritual Giants /by Trupti Mehta

H. E. Davey Sensei is the Director of the Sennin Foundation Center for Japanese Cultural Arts. According to his bio on the foundation’s website, Davey Sensi has trained extensively in a form of Japanese Yoga called Shin-shin-toitsu-do, or “The Way of Mind and Body Unification”. But Davey Sensi is not just a yogi, he’s also trained

Why Nothing is a Problem and There are no Problems

Last updated: May 22,2014/1 Comment/in Meditation, Spiritual Enlightenment /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah shares her experience of once going on a silent meditation retreat. And she highly recommends it too! by Kara-Leah Grant Author of Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice. Once upon a time I did a four day meditation retreat, three and a half

Ram Dass Talking About Who or What the Guru Really Is

Last updated: May 8,2014/1 Comment/in Advaita Vedanta (Non-dualism), Love and Relationships, Spiritual Enlightenment, Spiritual Giants /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah explores the notion of Guru. What is a guru and does it have to be a person? by Kara-Leah Grant Author of Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice. This week I’ve been reading a most excellent book by Ram Dass (he of Be Here Now) called Be Love

Ten Principles for Creating Your Home Yoga Practice

Last updated: April 29,2014/0 Comments/in Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah shares ten basic principles on starting a home yoga practice. by Kara-Leah Grant Author of Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice. As a yoga teacher, my goal is to inspire my students to practice yoga at home. It’s great when people get themselves to

Does Your Mind Limit Your Yoga Practice?

Last updated: April 24,2014/0 Comments/in Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah did her first yoga class in 1996. She didn’t start a semi-regular practice until 2000, but for the last ten years has practiced almost every single day. In this article she explores the frustrations and anguish that can come when the body doesn’t seem to respond to our dedicated practice. by

Do Your Thoughts & Your Beliefs Colour Your Perception of the World?

Last updated: January 30,2018/1 Comment/in Mind Power, Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah looks at the yogic perspective on life. Is life as it is, or do we colour it with the filter of our minds and beliefs? by Kara-Leah Grant, Author of Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice. About four years ago, I started paying serious

How to Stay Grounded for a Better Meditation Practice

Last updated: February 1,2018/4 Comments/in Meditation /by Guest Author

Tom Von Deck is a meditation trainer, speaker and author of the Kindle bestseller, Oceanic Mind – The Deeper Meditation Training Course. He specializes in making meditation a much much easier and more customized process for busy people from all cultural, spiritual and non-spiritual backgrounds. Tom began his meditation journey in the late 1980s at

Five Excellent Yoga Books to Add to Your Library

Last updated: March 26,2014/0 Comments/in Spiritual Giants, Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah looks at the importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive community of friends – people who understand the spiritual path and can help you along it with honest and compassionate feedback and support. by Kara-Leah Grant, Author of Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice. I

Inspirational Quotes from Zen Master Shunryu Suzuki

Last updated: March 20,2014/2 Comments/in Spiritual Giants, Zen Buddhism /by Trupti Mehta

Shunryu Suzuki was a Japanese-born Zen Monk who came to America in the 1959. Already a respected Zen master in Japan, he was impressed by the seriousness and quality of “beginner’s mind” among Americans he met who were interested in Zen and decided to settle here. Inititally, he’d come to serve the Japanese immigrants in

Why Do I Resist my Yoga Practice When I Know it’s Good For Me?

Last updated: January 30,2018/2 Comments/in Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah has an intimate understanding of why we don’t do our home yoga practice even though we know it’s good for us, and we love it. Here she shares her personal insight into this quirk of the psyche. by Kara-Leah Grant Author of Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to

Inspirational Quotes by Spiritual Teacher Amit Ray

Last updated: October 10,2019/0 Comments/in Spiritual Giants /by Trupti Mehta

Amit Ray is not a well-known enlightened spiritual master – he doesn’t show up in Wikipedia, yet. Yet he is the author of several books on meditation and other spiritual topics. According to his bio on Goodreads, he’s studied in the Himalayan Yoga and Vipassana tradition and began sharing his experiences after a series of transformative

How to Deal with an Inherently Insecure, Unknown and Forever Changing Existence

Last updated: January 30,2018/1 Comment/in Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah shares her experience of a 7.1 magnitude earthquake, which she experienced in September 2010, in Christchurch, New Zealand. by Kara-Leah Grant Author of Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice. Once upon a time – 2010 to be exact – I attended a Yoga

Ten Gifts to Buy a Friend That Meditates

Last updated: March 5,2014/3 Comments/in Meditation /by Guest Author

by guest author Geeta Yadav, The Art of Living Foundation Gifts bring a smile to our face, a sparkle to our eyes and usher us to live the beautiful moment fully. Once the gift unfolds amidst childlike excitement; we feel on top of the world. Amazingly we are in the present moment with a gift in

Inspirational Quotes from Ram Dass, American Spiritual Teacher

Last updated: January 30,2018/0 Comments/in Spiritual Giants /by Trupti Mehta

Born Richard Alpert in 1931, Ram Dass is one of the most famous spiritual teachers in America. He and Timothy Leary were at Harvard University together in the early 60s, teaching, taking acid and expanding consciousness. Sacked from his job at Harvard and disillusioned by the constant come-downs or loss of the consciousness attained

The Friends You Choose Make All the Difference – Choose Wisely

Last updated: January 30,2018/4 Comments/in Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah looks at the importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive community of friends – people who understand the spiritual path and can help you along it with honest and compassionate feedback and support. by Kara-Leah Grant Author of Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice.

When Love and Trust are the Supreme Value in Ones Life, Gandhi is the Result

Last updated: January 30,2018/1 Comment/in Spiritual Giants /by Trupti Mehta

Gandhi is likely one of the most well-known leaders of the 20th century. He specialised in non-violent civil disobedience – simply standing up for what he believed to be right and true regardless of the laws of the land at the time, and doing so with no violence at all. Gandhi identified with truth and

Inspirational Quotes from the ‘Father of the Nation’, Nelson Mandela

Last updated: January 30,2018/3 Comments/in Spiritual Giants /by Kara-Leah Grant

It seems appropriate in the wake of his recent death to take some time to look at a few of the great things that Nelson Mandela said – many of which pertain to yoga, meditation and the self. Often called Father of the Nation, Nelson Mandela was born into the Thembu Royal Family. He studied

How Regular Yoga Practice Creates Internal Equanimity

Last updated: January 28,2014/1 Comment/in Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah shares the moment when she realised how much her yoga practice was influencing her trust and faith in life. by Kara-Leah Grant Author of Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice. About five years ago now, I was working as a speechwriter for Ministers of

If I Cannot, I Must – Lessons in Ego Transcendence

Last updated: January 30,2018/1 Comment/in Meditation, Spiritual Enlightenment, Zen Buddhism /by Guest Author

by guest author Eric Balaster, Pure Nootropics When I attended a Vipassana meditation retreat, I learned a lot about myself through the painful experiences that ensued over ten full days. During and after the retreat, I wondered when some type of enlightenment might occur, but it obviously never came. Yet, after the retreat, I continued to

What’s it Like to Complete Forty Days of Sodarshan Chakra Kriya?

Last updated: January 30,2018/2 Comments/in Kundalini Yoga, Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah is a big believer in daily yoga practice – and with the end of the year just been, it’s the perfect time to consider making the ultimate New Year’s Resolution. by Kara-Leah Grant Author of Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice. Back in

How to take your asana, pranayama and meditation anywhere you go

Last updated: January 30,2018/3 Comments/in Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah takes a look at all the different ways we can fit yoga into our daily life – by getting creative! by Kara-Leah Grant Author of Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice. Yoga on the dock- stunning! Part of my mission as a yoga

10 Reasons to Resolve to Do More Yoga

Last updated: January 30,2018/2 Comments/in Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah is a big believer in daily yoga practice – and with the end of the year almost upon is, it’s the perfect time to consider making the ultimate New Year’s Resolution. by Kara-Leah Grant Author of Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice. It’s almost

How to be a Master of Illusion and Maintain Your Post-Meditation Composure

Last updated: January 30,2018/1 Comment/in Meditation /by Guest Author

By Guest Author Chad Foreman, The Way of Meditation Post-meditation is an important time for a meditator. A powerful method for keeping meditative composure throughout the day is to be mindful that everything experienced is dreamlike and illusory. Masters of illusion are meditators who can move through the world while staying detached and still keeping

What is Happiness and What Does it Have to do with Enlightenment?

Last updated: January 30,2018/1 Comment/in Spiritual Blogging, Spiritual Stories, Yoga /by Guest Author

Welcome to Part 18 of The Seeker’s Story, where Namit continues his exploration into yoga philosophy. This week – our final instalment in this series – he discusses happiness and how it relates to enlightement. Previous Chapters: Chapter 1 & 2 – Yoga Sutra – A Seeker’s Story Part 1 Chapter 3 – What

Inspirational Quotes from American Spiritual Teacher Adyashanti

Last updated: January 30,2018/4 Comments/in Spiritual Giants, Zen Buddhism /by Trupti Mehta

An American spiritual teacher from the San Francisco area, Adyashanti was born Steven Gray in 1962. He first came across the idea of enlightenment in a book at age 19. The concept grabbed him, and he began a serious meditation practice, building a hut in his parents backyard specifically for meditation. Seven years later, he

How to Use The Wisdom of Yoga to Make Better Diet Choices

Last updated: January 30,2018/1 Comment/in Ayurveda, Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah takes a look at how to eat mindfully using a yogic perspective – combining the wisdom of Ayurveda and the concept of the Gunas. by Kara-Leah Grant Author of Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice. In an ideal world, everything you ate would be

What is the Ego?

Last updated: January 30,2018/3 Comments/in Spiritual Blogging, Spiritual Stories, Yoga /by Guest Author

Welcome to Part 17 of The Seeker’s Story, where Namit continues his exploration into yoga philosophy. This week, he discusses pride and the ego. Previous Chapters: Chapter 1 & 2 – Yoga Sutra – A Seeker’s Story Part 1 Chapter 3 – What is Yoga? Chapter 4 – Yoga’s Theory of Creation

How to Fly High and Light in Plank Pose

Last updated: January 30,2018/1 Comment/in Yoga, Yoga Illustrations /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah takes some inspiration from a novel she’s been reading to better understand plank pose, proving that we can learn about yoga in all sorts of interesting places. by Kara-Leah Grant Author of Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice. In the novel I have

Does Evil Exist?

Last updated: January 30,2018/1 Comment/in Spiritual Blogging, Spiritual Stories, Yoga /by Guest Author

Welcome to Part 16 of The Seeker’s Story, where Namit continues his exploration into yoga philosophy. This week, he discusses whether or not evil exists and how it relates to light and dark. Previous Chapters: Chapter 1 & 2 – Yoga Sutra – A Seeker’s Story Part 1. Chapter 3 – What is Yoga?

Words of Wisdom from a Nobel Prize Winner: Andre Gide

Last updated: January 30,2018/3 Comments/in Spiritual Giants /by Trupti Mehta

Andre Gide was a prolific French writer who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1947. He died four years later, at the age of 81. Gide lived a controversial life – travelling widely and committing whole-heartedly to exploring the internal life as well. His work explored on-going tensions between a strict artistic discipline,

Is Yoga a Religion or a Philosophy?

Last updated: January 30,2018/1 Comment/in Spiritual Blogging, Spiritual Stories, Yoga /by Guest Author

Welcome to Part 14 of The Seeker’s Story, where Namit continues his exploration into yoga philosophy. This week, he discusses why yoga is not a religion but philosophy. Previous Chapters: Chapter 1 & 2 – Yoga Sutra – A Seeker’s Story Part 1. Chapter 3 – What is Yoga? Chapter 4 –

What is Maya, or Illusion?

Last updated: January 30,2018/0 Comments/in Spiritual Blogging, Spiritual Stories, Yoga /by Guest Author

Welcome to Part 15 of The Seeker’s Story, where Namit continues his exploration into yoga philosophy. This week, he discusses Maya or Illusion. What is that exactly and how are we deluded? Previous Chapters: Chapter 1 & 2 – Yoga Sutra – A Seeker’s Story Part 1. Chapter 3 – What is Yoga? Chapter

Do You Want to Make a Million and Mediate on it too?

Last updated: January 30,2018/1 Comment/in Meditation, Wealth & Prosperity /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah takes a look at two interesting books that cross the barriers between yoga & meditation and business. by Kara-Leah Grant Author of Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice. Every now and then, you read a book that stops you in your tracks. It

What are the Eight Limbs of Yoga?

Last updated: January 30,2018/0 Comments/in Spiritual Blogging, Spiritual Stories, Yoga /by Guest Author

Welcome to Part 13 of The Seeker’s Story, where Namit continues his exploration into yoga philosophy. This week, he discusses the eight limbs, or branches, of yoga. Previous Chapters: Chapter 1 & 2 – Yoga Sutra – A Seeker’s Story Part 1. Chapter 3 – What is Yoga? Chapter 4 – Yoga’s

What do Yoga and Physics Have in Common?

Last updated: January 30,2018/1 Comment/in Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah shifts focus this week, looking at how yoga and physics have more in common than you might think. by Kara-Leah Grant, Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice. Both yogis and physicists both seek to understand the true nature of reality – one looks outward and one

Why a State of Balance is Important for Enlightenment

Last updated: January 30,2018/0 Comments/in Spiritual Blogging, Spiritual Stories, Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

Welcome to Part 12 of The Seeker’s Story, where Namit continues his exploration into yoga philosophy. This week, he discusses what balance means in the context of yoga and the road to enlightenment. Previous Chapters: Chapter 1 & 2 – Yoga Sutra – A Seeker’s Story Part 1. Chapter 3 – What is Yoga?

Psychic Powers – How You Can Get the Siddhis Safely

Last updated: January 30,2018/46 Comments/in Psychic Powers /by Guest Author

Today we will take a deeper look at the mysterious and powerful Siddhis – psychic powers which can arise due to yoga practice. Our regular contributor Richard will be the one taking us on this fascinating journey into the Siddhas. Some of you might have read some of the other wonderful articles he has shared

Famous Quotes By Lao Tzu

Last updated: January 30,2018/5 Comments/in Spiritual Giants /by Trupti Mehta

Lao Tzu was a philosopher of ancient China, best known as the author of the Tao Te Ching. He is traditionally regarded as the founder of Taoism. The name “Laozi” is best taken to mean “Old (lao) Master (zi),” and what an Old Master he truly was. His insight and awareness of that around him

How to Take Your Home Yoga Practice Off The Mat

Last updated: February 1,2018/2 Comments/in Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah continues her home yoga practice series, looking at how yoga practice can happen off the mat as well. In time, yoga is about how we relate to our entire life, and the mindfulness we bring into every moment. by Kara-Leah Grant, Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a

Inspirational Quotes from Mystic Poet and Saint Kabir

Last updated: January 30,2018/2 Comments/in Spiritual Giants /by Trupti Mehta

Today we will share some wonderful Kabir Quotes with you to get you inspired for the week ahead. These quotes are designed to remind us of the deeper truths of life, as well as inspire and uplift you. Kabir was a mystic poet who lived in India in the 15th Century. His writings greatly influenced

The Jewels of a Home Yoga Practice: Staying with Discomfort

Last updated: January 30,2018/2 Comments/in Spiritual Blogging, Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah continues her home yoga practice series, sharing a raw account of her internal process when facing discomfort. It’s direct proof of how practicing yoga trains us to stay with our experience. by Kara-Leah Grant, Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice. I’ve been talking a

What’s the Point of Meditation?

Last updated: January 30,2018/4 Comments/in Meditation, Spiritual Blogging, Spiritual Stories, Yoga /by Guest Author

Welcome to Part 11 of The Seeker’s Story, where Namit continues his exploration into yoga philosophy. This week, he discusses the point of meditation – why do we practice meditation in yoga? Previous Chapters: Chapter 1 & 2 – Yoga Sutra – A Seeker’s Story Part 1. Chapter 3 – What is Yoga? Chapter

Why Do We do Postures in Yoga?

Last updated: January 30,2018/1 Comment/in Spiritual Blogging, Spiritual Stories, Yoga /by Guest Author

Welcome to Part 10 of The Seeker’s Story, where Namit continues his exploration into yoga philosophy. This week, he discusses the point of asana – why do we practice postures in yoga? Previous Chapters: Chapter 1 & 2 – Yoga Sutra – A Seeker’s Story Part 1. Chapter 3 – What is Yoga? Chapter

What is Prana? Is it the Same as Breath?

Last updated: January 30,2018/4 Comments/in Spiritual Blogging, Spiritual Stories, Yoga /by Guest Author

Welcome to Part 9 of The Seeker’s Story, where Namit continues his exploration into yoga philosophy and discusses spirituality – what does the breath have to do with yoga and what is Prana? Is Prana the same as the breath? Previous Chapters: Chapter 1 & 2 – Yoga Sutra – A Seeker’s Story Part 1. Chapter

How to Anchor Your Home Yoga Practice with a Sadhana

Last updated: January 22,2018/5 Comments/in Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our new regular contributor Kara-Leah continues her home yoga practice series, looking at how our concepts of a home yoga practice can get in the way of us actually practicing. by Kara-Leah Grant, Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice. In a recent article, What Really Counts as a

What does Spiritual Mean? What is Spirit?

Last updated: January 30,2018/0 Comments/in Spiritual Blogging, Spiritual Stories, Yoga /by Guest Author

Welcome to Part 8 of The Seeker’s Story, where Namit continues his exploration into yoga philosophy and discusses spirituality – what does spiritual mean and what is spirit? Previous Chapters: Chapter 1 & 2 – Yoga Sutra – A Seeker’s Story Part 1. Chapter 3 – What is Yoga? Chapter 4 –

Famous Jiddu Krishnamurti Quotes: A Revolutionary Philosopher on Spiritual Matters

Last updated: January 30,2018/4 Comments/in Spiritual Giants /by Trupti Mehta

Today we will share some wonderful Krishnamurti Quotes with you to get you inspired for the week ahead. These quotes are designed to remind us of the deeper truths of life, as well as inspire and uplift you. Krishnamurti was a sickly child, discovered by a prominent member of the Theosophical Society at age 14

5 Ways to Sneak Meditation into your Busy Day

Last updated: January 18,2018/4 Comments/in Meditation /by Guest Author

Rhoda Jordan is a Pleasure Strategist. She uses empowering tools, such as Meditation, Breathwork, Movement, and Yoga, to help people connect with their happiest, healthiest, sexiest selves. You will find more information on Rhoda’s website Rhoda Jordan. 5 Ways to Sneak Meditation into your Busy Day By Rhoda Jordan Isn’t it crazy how the busier

What is Karma?

Last updated: August 3,2016/1 Comment/in Spiritual Blogging, Spiritual Stories, Yoga /by Guest Author

Welcome to Part 7 of The Seeker’s Story, where Namit continues his exploration into yoga philosophy and discusses one of the central ideas of yoga – Karma. What is Karma? Previous Chapters: Chapter 1 & 2 – Yoga Sutra – A Seeker’s Story Part 1. Chapter 3 – What is Yoga? Chapter 4 –

How to Stay Motivated for Home Yoga Practice

Last updated: August 21,2013/1 Comment/in Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

Our popular contributor Kara-Leah continues her home yoga practice series, looking at how our concepts of a home yoga practice can get in the way of us actually practicing. by Kara-Leah Grant, Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice. Wanting a home yoga practice can be a bit like

Who is God?

Last updated: August 3,2016/1 Comment/in Spiritual Blogging, Spiritual Stories, Yoga /by Guest Author

Welcome to Part 6 of The Seeker’s Story, where Namit continues his exploration into yoga philosophy and discusses one of the biggest questions of all – God: Who is he? Previous Chapters: Chapter 1 & 2 – Yoga Sutra – A Seeker’s Story Part 1. Chapter 3 – What is Yoga? Chapter 4 –

Famous Osho Quotes: An Indian Mystic, Guru and Spiritual Leader

Last updated: August 16,2013/9 Comments/in Spiritual Giants /by Trupti Mehta

Today we will share some wonderful Osho Quotes with you. These quotes are designed to remind us of the deeper truths of life, as well as inspire and uplift you. A controversial figure to say the least, Osho – also known as Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh – was an Indian mystic, guru and spiritual leader with an

Three Reasons Why I Blame Vinyasa Yoga for My Lifestyle

Last updated: February 8,2018/4 Comments/in Detox & Cleanse, Diet & Weight Loss, Yoga /by Guest Author

Different styles of yoga can have different effects on our bodies, mind and lifestyle. Here guest author Vanessa Roberts, who blogs on how to stay healthy while travelling, shares the difference vinyasa yoga has made to her life. Three Ways Vinyasa Flow Changed My Life, Head to Toe by guest author Vanessa Roberts I live

Does Magic Really Exist?

Last updated: August 3,2016/2 Comments/in Spiritual Blogging, Spiritual Stories, Yoga /by Guest Author

Welcome to Part 5 of The Seeker’s Story, where Namit continues his exploration into yoga philosophy and discusses whether or not magic and magical powers actually exist, and if so, what magic actually is. Previous Chapters: Chapter 1 & 2 – Yoga Sutra – A Seeker’s Story Part 1. Chapter 3 – What is

Quotes – Love, the Heart, Goodness and Potential

Last updated: June 3,2017/2 Comments/in Spiritual Giants /by Trupti Mehta

Welcome to the third part of our short selection of famous and inspiring spiritual quotes. These quotes are designed to remind us of the deeper truths of life. This week, our famous quotes cover everything from the heart to love and goodness to potential. You will find some more great quotes and inspiration on our

Discover Real Tantra – It’s Far More Than Sacred Sex

Last updated: October 5,2017/2 Comments/in Tantra & Sex /by Guest Author

Today we will take a deeper look at the mysterious and powerful practice of Real Tantra, which is certainly not just sex. Our regular contributor Richard will be the one taking us on this fascinating journey into Tantra and Tantric practices. Some of you might have read some of the other wonderful articles he has

Happiness and Oneness

Last updated: January 18,2018/1 Comment/in Spiritual Blogging, Spiritual Stories /by Guest Author

Welcome to Part 4 of The Seeker’s Story, where Namit explores the key to happiness and the importance of togetherness and connectivity. Previous Chapters: Chapter 1 & 2 – Yoga Sutra – A Seeker’s Story Part 1. Chapter 3 – What is Yoga? Chapter 4 – Yoga’s Theory of Creation Yoga Sutra

What Really Counts as a Home Yoga Practice?

Last updated: February 1,2018/2 Comments/in Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

Yoga’s Theory of Creation

Last updated: February 1,2018/5 Comments/in Spiritual Blogging, Spiritual Stories, Yoga /by Guest Author

Welcome to Part 3 of the Yoga Sutra series on the website – The Theory of Creation. Every week we are publishing one chapter of Namit Kathoria’s great book Yoga Sutra – The Seeker’s Story and now it starts to get real interesting as we delve into what yoga’s philosophy is of creation and the purpose of

Famous Quotes – Your Divine Nature

Last updated: August 6,2013/4 Comments/in Spiritual Giants /by Trupti Mehta

Welcome to the second week of our short selection of famous and inspiring spiritual quotes. These quotes are designed to remind us of the deeper truths of life. This week, I’ve chosen quotes that remind you of your own greatness and inner beauty. Sometimes, it’s lying dormant deep inside, but it’s always there. Each and

What are the Benefits of a Home Yoga Practice?

Last updated: February 8,2018/3 Comments/in Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

It’s my pleasure to introduce yoga teacher and writer Kara-Leah Grant. She’s the publisher of The Yoga Lunchbox, and the author of Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice. This is the second article in a series she’s writing about home yoga practice. Mostly, Kara-Leah looks at the psychological barriers

What is Yoga?

Last updated: February 1,2018/12 Comments/in Spiritual Stories, Yoga /by Guest Author

Welcome to Part 2 of the Yoga Sutra series on the website. Every week we are publishing one chapter of Namit Kathoria’s great book Yoga Sutra – The Seeker’s Story and this week we are publishing the chapter that discusses the very interesting question, What is Yoga? You can read Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 here

Inspiring Spiritual Quotes of the Week

Last updated: July 19,2013/2 Comments/in Spiritual Giants /by Trupti Mehta

Each week I’ll be published a short selection of potent and inspiring spiritual quotes to remind us of the deeper realities of life. Each of these quotes points to the deeper nature of life and reminds us of why we practice, and how important our practice is. It is very easy to read quotes like

Do I Really Need a Home Yoga Practice?

Last updated: February 1,2018/8 Comments/in Yoga /by Kara-Leah Grant

It’s my pleasure to introduce yoga teacher and writer Kara-Leah Grant. She’s the publisher of The Yoga Lunchbox, and the author of Forty Days of Yoga – Breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice. This is the first article in a series she’s going to be writing about home yoga practice. Mostly, Kara-Leah

Yoga Sutra – The Seeker’s Story

Last updated: August 3,2016/19 Comments/in Spiritual Blogging, Spiritual Stories, Yoga /by Guest Author

Welcome to a new series on the website. Every week we’ll be publishing one chapter of Namit Kathoria’s great e-book Yoga Sutra – The Seeker’s Story. This book is full of wonderful insights and teachings on Yoga and Meditation, and I think it will be very beneficial and enjoyable to all. I would like to thank

Yoga Exercise to Burn Calories

Last updated: June 3,2017/3 Comments/in Diet & Weight Loss, Health and Wellbeing, Kundalini Yoga, Yoga, Yoga Illustrations /by Anmol Mehta

Yoga to Lose Fat There are countless weight loss success stories from those who have taken up a consistent and serious yoga practice. So there is little doubt that yoga is an effective weight loss solution and that yoga helps burn calories and reduce fat. The reason though that yoga is so good for helping

3 Great Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Last updated: April 30,2013/5 Comments/in Meditation, Spiritual Enlightenment, Zen Buddhism /by Anmol Mehta

Previously, guest author, Richard wrote popular articles about Om Mantra Chanting, The Awakening of Kundalini and Energy Centers, Yoga Pranayama for Beginners and So Hum Mantra Meditation. Today he teaches us 3 wonderful Buddhist Meditation Techniques. Each of these techniques is time tested and will suit different aspirants depending on their personality and preferences. Read on below and find one

More Ways to Simplify Your Life

Last updated: January 22,2018/6 Comments/in Diet & Weight Loss, Emotional Mastery, Personal Development /by Anmol Mehta

In part 1 of this series, Ways to Simplify Your Life, I provided some tips on how you can simplify you life. The 3 tips from part 1 were a detailed discussion into how to move towards financial freedom, the importance of having peaceful relationships and how to balance your entertainment and level of stimulation.

Benefits of Yoga While on Vacation

Last updated: January 18,2018/2 Comments/in Diet & Weight Loss, Health and Wellbeing, Stress, Anxiety & Depression, Yoga /by Anmol Mehta

A vacation can be a great opportunity for spiritual growth as I explained in the article Planning a Spiritual Vacation, but it can also sometimes be disruptive to an established practice, as discussed in the article, It’s Wonderful but Dangerous to Your Meditation Practice. With summer time around the corner for us, it is time

Yoga for a Flat Toned Stomach

Last updated: May 14,2026/2 Comments/in Diet & Weight Loss, Kundalini Yoga, Yoga, Yoga Illustrations /by Anmol Mehta

If you want to have a nice flat stomach and toned abs, there are a few important things that you must do. Besides the obvious of watching your diet, you need to develop an exercise routine that combines both, aerobic exercise along with stomach specific resistance exercises. Although there is evidence that resistance exercises help

3 Ways to Simplify Your Life

Last updated: February 1,2018/5 Comments/in Love and Relationships, Personal Development, Stress, Anxiety & Depression, Wealth & Prosperity /by Anmol Mehta

Simplify Your Life – Part 1 An uncluttered, simple life and an unburdened, clear mind are both very key for spiritual practice and the practice of meditation. Such a life tends to allow one the leisure needed for inner exploration and promotes a mind which has the essential inner space needed for such an exploration

What is Meditation Really?

Last updated: February 1,2018/2 Comments/in Meditation, Zen Buddhism /by Anmol Mehta

Here is another great article on meditation by guest author Tom Von Deck. Previously Tom wrote about Managing Stress in the Workplace with Meditation, and today’s article is a deep dive into what is meditation fundamentally and what are the various types of meditation you can practice. Tom is a widely respected meditation teacher

How to Master Desire and Master Life

Last updated: January 22,2018/4 Comments/in Advaita Vedanta (Non-dualism), Spiritual Enlightenment, Spiritual Giants /by Anmol Mehta

Desire is not to be killed, suppressed or destroyed, nor is it meant to be indulged in senselessly. Desire is the heartbeat of life and the key to mastering life is the understanding of desire. This understanding, which is born out of relentless observation of it’s structure and movement, is the road to freedom and

Easy Feel Good Yoga Move for Beginners

Last updated: February 11,2013/3 Comments/in Kundalini Yoga, Yoga, Yoga Illustrations /by Anmol Mehta

Simple Yoga Move Some Kundalini Yoga sets are seriously tough. They are physically and mentally challenging, requiring both, a sound body and mind, to do well. But, thankfully, often in such difficult sets are yoga moves that are easy to do and thus offer an opportunity to recover a little. The exercise I am going

5 Best Yoga Techniques and 5 Top Spiritual Articles of 2012

Last updated: January 25,2013/4 Comments/in Ayurveda, Detox & Cleanse, Diet & Weight Loss, Health and Wellbeing, Kundalini Yoga, Yoga /by Anmol Mehta

For those who are not signed up to receive my monthly newsletter, here is the January 2013 edition. It was quite popular as it featured the best yoga techniques of 2012 and the top 5 articles from last year as well. So in case you missed any of the top content here is your chance

Yoga Exercise to Test Longevity

Last updated: February 1,2018/6 Comments/in Health and Wellbeing, Kundalini Yoga, Yoga /by Anmol Mehta

Exercise for Longevity Kundalini Yoga does offer some very unique and even peculiar exercises and that variety is actually something which many find quite attractive about this type of yoga. The one thing that you cannot say about Kundailni Yoga is that it is boring :-). There are exercises where you are are sticking your

Visualization Yoga Technique for Aura Healing

Last updated: February 1,2018/2 Comments/in Kundalini Yoga, Yoga /by Anmol Mehta

Healing Your Aura It has been some time since I published a technique to do aura healing. Previously I wrote about 2 useful techniques for working on your aura and they are Eagle Pose for Powerful Aura and Yoga Criss-Cross for Aura Cleansing. Today’s technique though is quite different from these 2 techniques as it

How To Do Yoga Rock Pose Correctly

Last updated: February 8,2018/4 Comments/in Yoga, Yoga Videos /by Anmol Mehta

Learn To Do Yoga Series – Vajrasana Today I am happy to introduce a new guest author of Mastery of Meditation of Yoga – Christian Leeby. Christian is a fellow blogger and adept yogi. His expertise lies in the area of how to do yoga poses correctly with special emphasis on alignment and form. Please

Yoga Routine for Lower Body Flexibility

Last updated: January 2,2013/3 Comments/in Meditation, Yoga, Yoga Illustrations /by Anmol Mehta

Wishing all of you a very happy, healthy, successful and awakened 2013. I would like to thank everyone for all their love and support in 2012 which has helped Mastery of Meditation and Yoga become one of the biggest yoga websites on the internet. I have a some great plans for 2013, which include more

Gayatri Mantra Meaning, Benefits and Power

Last updated: October 5,2017/20 Comments/in Advaita Vedanta (Non-dualism), Mantra, Meditation /by Anmol Mehta

Previously, guest author, Richard wrote popular articles about Om Mantra Chanting, The Awakening of Kundalini and Energy Centers, Yoga Pranayama for Beginners and So Hum Mantra Meditation. Today he discusses with us the meaning, benefits and great power of the Gayatri Mantra . In the article below you will also find links to download a free MP3 of the

Yoga Pose to Release Tension and Stress

Last updated: August 19,2017/5 Comments/in Stress, Anxiety & Depression, Yoga, Yoga Illustrations /by Anmol Mehta

Cow Pose for Stress Relief It is no secret that yoga is great for releasing stress and tension, and is probably one of the best sciences for inducing relaxation and a peaceful state of mind and body. As the body heals itself best when it is relaxed, this ability of yoga to bring harmony and

Root Chakra Exercise | Yoga Frog Stretch

Last updated: January 25,2018/4 Comments/in Detox & Cleanse, Emotional Mastery, Health and Wellbeing, Kundalini Yoga, Yoga, Yoga Illustrations /by Anmol Mehta

Although a great deal of emphasis is often placed on the higher chakras, the importance of the lower 3 charkas, the root chakra, sex chakra and navel chakra, should not be underestimated. Balancing these chakras is equally important for living a healthy, productive and happy life, and of these 3 charkas, the one that is

Meditation Tips and Advice Part 2

Last updated: January 22,2018/1 Comment/in Meditation, Mind Power /by Anmol Mehta

Meditation Guide In part 1 of this series, 10 Helpful Meditation Tips, I shared with you 5 useful tips to help you develop your meditation practice. There 5 tips were… 1. Stretch well before meditation to help you sit more comfortably. 2. Find the right meditation posture and use props or even walking meditation to

Yoga Technique to Increase Willpower

Last updated: October 4,2017/11 Comments/in Emotional Mastery, Kundalini Yoga, Mind Power, Personal Development, Yoga, Yoga Illustrations /by Anmol Mehta

Yoga Exercise to Improve Willpower There are many traditional yoga exercises that are indicated for those interested in improving their willpower and overall mental strength. Many of these techniques work on the navel region, which is the location of the Manipura or Navel Chakra and is responsible for one’s willpower and strength of character. Here

Basic Yoga Stretch for Flexibility | Yoga Cradle Rock

Last updated: November 15,2012/3 Comments/in Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Yoga, Yoga Illustrations /by Anmol Mehta

Basic Yoga Exercise for Flexibility One of the most important basic yoga sets on this website, is the Yoga for Meditation Set. It is part of the Silent Mind Meditation Program, which is the essence of my personal meditation practice, and details the Silent Mind Meditation Technique, which in my view is the ultimate meditation

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