Like mist rising off the water, judgment dissolves when we meet it with presence, not force. Just breath. Just noticing. Just letting go. These days, my sādhana is simple and yet not easy. I watch my judgments rise and do my best not to feed them....
Yoga means many things to different people. Especially for me, it represents the ongoing journey of discovery of the Self. I started my daily yoga practice many years ago. I soon discovered the benefits of a daily practice, the harmony and balance of a yogic lifestyle. I...
An interesting fact from ancient Hindu texts that you probably are not aware of is that Patanjali used to teach from behind a screen. We discover this in a story from the Puranas, which tells us that Patanjali would place a large screen between himself...
Many people have a limited understanding of yoga, thinking that it is restricted to the asana practice of increasing flexibility, toning up muscles, relaxing the body, increasing strength, improving balance and finding stress relief. While yoga does all of the above that is a limited...
śraddhā-vīrya-smṛti samādhi-prajñā-pūrvaka itareṣām Practice must be pursued with trust, confidence, vigour, keen memory and power of absorption to break this spiritual complacency. Yoga Sutra I-20 The other day someone posted a ‘scientific’ article on Facebook stating that it’s a proven fact that yoga isn’t effective in the...
Michelangelo wrote at the mature age of 87: I am still learning I am currently in India studying Vedic chants. I love being a student and I thrive at learning new knowledge. I get excited and enjoy the novelty. Of course sometimes learning something new makes one...
We are spiritual beings having a human experience. Unfortunately our mind pollutes our whole being. In order to remain the spiritual being we truly are we need to cultivate wisdom, manage our senses and ego mind. Our thought creates emotions and our emotions...
When we are children, it is necessary for us to have some kind of framework or discipline within our lives. This helps to make us feel safe and creates a strong foundation for the future. And as we grow into adults, we realize that we...