The body during a deep meditation becomes exceptionally relaxed, but not limp in any way. The state of heightened awareness and expansio...
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Yoga Philosophy
IN DEFENSE OF THE EGO
Ego is a badgered word. Every time we catch ourselves doing something that we feel reflects an ugly side of us we blame it on the ego. I...
Jan 11th, 2019
Yoga Philosophy
YOGA FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT
Yoga — a mind-body practice — is considered one of many types of complementary and integrative health approaches. Yoga brings togeth...
Jan 8th, 2019
Yoga Philosophy
THE PATH OF KARMA YOGA AND ITS INFLUENCE ON LIFE
Yoga means union. Any science is fruitful only when we can apply it in practical l i fe. Karma yoga builds the gap between “dhyana (me...
Jan 2nd, 2019
Yoga Philosophy
HOW YOGA HELPS REDUCE STRESS
Modern life can be full of stress – relationships are complicated, work is constant, traffic is getting worse, technology invades even...
Dec 30th, 2018
Ayurveda Talks
Ayurveda For Women
Being a small part of the universal yin– the role of a woman is like that of Mother Nature. A woman is a miniscule embodiment of Jiva ...
Dec 27th, 2018
Inspiration
Yoga Teacher Training at Sixty-Three (and with a broken toe)
Suryanamaskara A
I’m in Adho Mukha Svanasana, or Downward Facing Dog, on my fifth Ujjayi breath of Suryanamaskara A Sun Saluta...Dec 24th, 2018
Yoga Feature
Award-Winning Theatre Director Marina Montesanti Gives Thanks To Medit
Marina Montesanti is an awardwinning theatre director originally from Brazil. Over her life she has also lived in Argentina and South Af...
Dec 18th, 2018
Yogic Diet
Superfood Fall Pumpkin Soup with Toasted Black Sesame & Cumin See
Pumpkins are the most nutritious fall fruits. Pumpkins are defined are fruits and not vegetables, because they contain seeds. They are packed with health benefits that make them superfruits.
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Dec 12th, 2018
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Re-claiming Your True Self – Story Behind Ode to Yoga
Ode to Yoga*
Blessed to tread your sacred pathway
Urged by broken spirit’s cries
Blessed to touch your ancient wisdom
Feel the Light entering mind
Blessed to meet You every morning
And to let ...
Dec 3rd, 2018
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