Self Knowledge

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Is resistance blocking you from accepting the present moment? Develop resilience and face life's challenges without becoming stuck.

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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...

What Makes a Mantra? What Makes a Mantra? What Makes a Mantra? What Makes a Mantra?


The words we repeat to ourselves everyday become a sort of mantra; so, make sure they are positive ones by learning more about the...

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The never-ending disturbances caused by smart phones and technology necessitates the revival of one of life’s lost arts: concentration....

Quiz: Are Your Chakras Blocked? Quiz: Are Your Chakras Blocked? Quiz: Are Your Chakras Blocked? Quiz: Are Your Chakras Blocked?


Identifying which chakras are out of balance comes with examining your physical body and your mental state. To help you do just that, we...

The Meaning of Atman Is Brahman The Meaning of Atman Is Brahman The Meaning of Atman Is Brahman 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.

How to Inspire a Kapha How to Inspire a Kapha How to Inspire a Kapha How to Inspire a Kapha


It’s really easy for a kapha dosha to lose motivation and inspiration, which begs the question, how do you inspire a kapha? Here are some...

What Is the True Meaning of Yoga? What Is the True Meaning of Yoga? What Is the True Meaning of Yoga? What Is the True Meaning of Yoga?


The true meaning of yoga is union with universal consciousness. Learn how the various limbs of yoga, pranayama, asana, and meditation, all...

Expanding Who You Are by Making Healthy Boundaries Expanding Who You Are by Making Healthy Boundaries Expanding Who You Are by Making Healthy Boundaries Expanding Who You Are by Making Healthy Boundaries


Establishing healthy boundaries is often a painful process of personal evolution, but a necessary one to help us discover our true selves.

3 Easy Steps to a More Positive You 3 Easy Steps to a More Positive You 3 Easy Steps to a More Positive You 3 Easy Steps to a More Positive You


Happy Positive Thoughts Day! Here's how to use meditation, positive affirmations, and yoga to train your mind to think more positively.

You Are Not Your Thoughts You Are Not Your Thoughts You Are Not Your Thoughts You Are Not Your Thoughts


It can be hard to separate yourself from the running commentary of your mind, but it is important to remember that you do not have to...

Creating Freedom Through Playfulness and Creativity Creating Freedom Through Playfulness and Creativity Creating Freedom Through Playfulness and Creativity Creating Freedom Through Playfulness and Creativity


In today's structured society, most of us often feel like we're lacking freedom. Here's how to create your own freedom through play and...

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You've probably heard the word dharma before, but it's not always easy to know what one's dharma is. Here's a look at the history of dharma...

Replanting the Seeds: How to Heal Your Karma Replanting the Seeds: How to Heal Your Karma Replanting the Seeds: How to Heal Your Karma Replanting the Seeds: How to Heal Your Karma


You don't have to stay trapped by bad karma. Each one of us is capable of planting new karmic seeds and healing our negative karma. Here's...

The First Step of Yoga: Yama The First Step of Yoga: Yama The First Step of Yoga: Yama The First Step of Yoga: Yama


The five Yamas provide social codes of conduct that are necessary for a true understanding of the spirit of yoga. Here's an introduction to...

Get Grounded This Earth Day and Try 'Earthing' Get Grounded This Earth Day and Try 'Earthing' Get Grounded This Earth Day and Try 'Earthing' Get Grounded This Earth Day and Try 'Earthing'


Learn how 'earthing,' or grounding, helps us feel energized and can restore our sleep pattern to a natural circadian rhythm.

The Meaning of Moksha The Meaning of Moksha The Meaning of Moksha The Meaning of Moksha


To reach moksha all we need to do to find peace and purpose in this life is to remember that we are more than just a physical body. But how...

How to Be Mindfully Aware of the Authentic Self How to Be Mindfully Aware of the Authentic Self How to Be Mindfully Aware of the Authentic Self How to Be Mindfully Aware of the Authentic Self


When you live your truth in the present moment, you are living as authentically as you possibly can. Try this mindfulness practice and...

Decluttering: Calming the Outer Chaos to Create Inner Peace Decluttering: Calming the Outer Chaos to Create Inner Peace Decluttering: Calming the Outer Chaos to Create Inner Peace Decluttering: Calming the Outer Chaos to Create Inner Peace


Our outside environment mirrors our inside one. Taking the time and consideration to calm the outer chaos and clutter around you can help...