Philosophy
Exploring the 5 Kleshas
Kleshas are afflicting emotions, like greed and egocentricity, that limit us from connecting with our own divine nature. Learn how to...
Achar Rasayanas: The Behavioural Conducts of Ayurveda
The Behavioral Rasayanas are Ayurvedic rules of behavior that promote health and spiritual balance in your life.
Balancing Visuddha: How to Realign Your Throat Chakra
Your throat chakra is responsible for your ability to speak and communicate freely. Here's a look at how to develop and balance your throat...
Truth Through Hinduism's 6 Pramana
Awareness of the six pramanas is a vital step toward stilling the whirlpools of the mind. Learn how the mind functions through the lens of...
Awaken the Foundation: A Journey Through the Yamas
The yamas promote living as a way of peace rather than suffering. Here's a look at the five yamas and how you can use them to live...
Awakening Through the Teachings of the Buddha
We often hear stories of the Buddha or read inspirational quotes that he said, but many don't know what he actually aimed to teach. Here's...
Balancing Muladhara: How to Realign Your Root Chakra
Your Muladhara chakra is often viewed as the most important of all the chakras, because the foundation must be healthy and balanced if the...
The Evolution of Modern Yoga
Yoga and capitalism can contradict each other and still be worthwhile to blend together.
The Gateway of Pratyahara
According to Patanjali, pratyahara is the link between the external world and the internal world. Find out how withdrawing the mind from...
The Power of Pratyahara
Every time we go inward via pratyahara, we become friendlier with our mind. Befriending our own minds is a powerful way to truly see our...
How to Create a Personal Puja in Your Home
Creating a personal puja is a deeply spiritual practice and an integral part of your daily ritual. Learn how to make one that is unique to...
The Lost Art of Concentration
The never-ending disturbances caused by smart phones and technology necessitates the revival of one of life’s lost arts: concentration....
Yoga and the Sanskrit Connection
Sanskrit can enhance your practice on and off the mat. Here's a look at the history and benefits of pairing your yoga practice and daily...
Considering Yoga in the West: Is it Really Yoga?
Can we adapt teachings from yoga and choose to call it something different? What really is yoga?
Kundalini Shakti: The Meaning of the Sleeping Serpent
You may have heard references to the sleeping serpent coiled around the base of your spine. Here's an explanation of kundalini shakti and...
Shiva and Shakti: The Divine Energies Within Us All
The union of the divine masculine and feminine energies is Shiva and Shakti in consort. Learn about the qualities of each energy and the...
The 5 Koshas: The Veils of Atman
The physical body is just the beginning. Learn about the energy body and the rest of the five sheaths, and discover a simple meditation...
The Benefits of Yoga and The Vagus Nerve
The vagus nerve is important to talk about when we are considering the benefits of yoga because it controls an important part of the...
The Meaning of Atman Is Brahman
Discover where the saying came from, the ins and outs of its true meaning, and what it means for us as yogis on the path.
