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 […]
Why Is It Important To Know My Essence?
In Parts 1 and 2 of What Is My Essence?, we discuss scriptural and practical evidence and also exercises to help us realize that we are neither the mind nor the […]
What Is My Essence? (Part 2)
In Part 1, we discussed practical, scientific, and scriptural evidence that you are not the physical body. The next question to ponder is, if you are not the physical body, […]
How Yoga Empowers Us To Be Happy
Everyone wants to be happy. It is natural for us to want happiness, to want satisfaction, and to feel there is something vital missing from our lives if we are not […]
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 […]
Knowing God As Our Best Friend
Everyone is searching for a best friend. We long to share our life with another person, to have the shelter, intimacy, and happiness of a close loving friendship. And so […]