Naturally, we are attracted to music. For many of us, it plays such a central role in our lives that we listen to it every day, throughout our day, and […]
Who am I? Realizing our Eternal Position and Function
We have talked at length about the importance of knowing our true essence – of understanding that we are not the material mind or body, but are, in fact, the eternal spiritual […]
Understanding Death in the Light of Yoga Wisdom
Death is not a subject that is commonly talked about. In fact, most of us make it a point to avoid talking about death because we do not really know […]
Yoga Mantra Meditation – A Daily Spiritual Practice Anyone Can Keep
The end of one year and the beginning of the next is traditionally a time to reflect on the current course of our lives and make any adjustments needed to […]
Resolving Problems Through Yoga Wisdom – Healing Conflict
When our relationship with someone we care about is in distress, it is important to take responsibility for our part in the matter. Even if the other person has also […]
The Joy of Forgiveness
It is inevitable that we will have the experience of being wronged, hurt, or offended in some way by another human being. Moreover, it is likely an experience we will […]
Finding Happiness in Selfless Service
When I was a child, my parents would take my brothers and I with them to volunteer in a soup kitchen on Saturday mornings. We all helped in preparing the meal and […]
Finding Real Shelter in Hard Times – Part 2
As discussed in earlier articles, we are spiritual beings currently living in a material body. Because of this, we have grown accustomed to operating on the superficial, material level. We […]
The Gift of the Human Form of Life – How Yoga Enables Us To Realize Our Highest Potential
It is common these days among positively-minded people to encourage us to think of our life as a gift. And, actually, according to the ancient yoga scriptures, it is. Being […]
Developing A Personal Relationship With God Through Bhakti Yoga
In general, what comes to mind when we hear the word “yoga” has very little to do with the original meaning of yoga. These days, the common perception of yoga […]