BOOK REVIEW: Spiritual Anatomy
Meditation, Chakras, and the Journey to the Center
By Kavita Chandran
There are very few books that quantify the spiritual body in a scientific manner. That’s what is exceptional about Daaji’s book, Spiritual Anatomy. By doing so, he has allowed the readers to delve deeper into understanding the Soul and what it ...
“Thinking of you and hoping all’s well”: Why these words are invaluable
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Don't just keep people in your thoughts. Reach out to them because maybe they have been thinking of you too, and may need your kindness.
By Kavita Chandran Budhraja
Last month my husband woke up to a rude shock. A close friend of his was no ...
Wellness strategies that may help during COVID
As we struggle to adjust to our “new normal”, here are a few strategies that might help us continue to thrive, emotionally and mentally.
By Pamposh Dhar
Accept what Is.
Life has changed. Acceptance of this reality is the starting point to thriving during these difficult times. A lack of acceptance will ...
Check your head
Meditating on the question “Who am I?” for as little as 5 minutes can help you look beyond your ego’s definition of you and discover what lies beneath.
By Sally Kempton
1) Settle into your body.
Come into a comfortable seated posture, with your eyes closed, and your hands folded in your lap. ...
The Magic of Mantra
Did you ever wonder what, exactly, you’re chanting during yoga class? And why it always seems to promote a profound sense of calm? Or, do you meditate using a mantra—and are you curious about the neuroscience behind how it works? Here, we look at why mantras can be potent additions ...
Fine tune your life: Self-Enquiry Practice
The four aims are the pillars of a fulfilling life. In this self-inquiry practice by Sally Kempton, you’ll consider where your current priorities lie and how you need to shift them to create a deeply satisfying life. Don’t worry about getting your whole life in order at once; do the ...
Love in a Dumpling
A lot of people find God in Prayer, meditation, asana, and service. Fair enough. I found God in dumplings. I was 23 and studying abroad in India. I’d befriended a Buddhist monk, Sonam, who was famous for two things: being relentlessly upbeat and making perfect momos, Tibetan dumplings.
By Jaimal Yogis
Missing my ...
Healing with Essential Oils
I have to admit I didn’t quite understand what the big deal was about “Essential Oils” until I attended my first aromatherapy class in October 2017 with Singapore-based yoginis, Denise Keller and Suraya Sam. It fascinated me that they walked around the class dropping drops of oil on palms before ...
A Beautiful Mind
You want to be calm, happy, and focused? Meditation can help. To start, choose a meditation technique that works for you...
Illustrations by Andrew Bannecker
By Nora Isaacs
Ahhhh...
Meditation. Doesn’t it sound soothing? In just 10 minutes, experienced meditators say, you can shift your mind from a state of distraction to one ...
Write Your Mind
If Yoga and Meditation are central practices in your life, then you know their potential to help you still your mind and get present. Writing holds the same promise, says Elena Brower, a yoga and meditation teacher in New York City. “Every time I have been in a tough spot ...
How to meditate ‘in the moment’
It’s no secret that life can feel hard at times. This is especially true for empaths, who tend to be deeply affected by the energy of those around them, says Judith Orloff, MD, a Los Angeles–based psychiatrist and author of the book The Empath’s Survival Guide. Yet rather than turning ...
The Bhagavad Gita Simplified
5 Revolutionary Lessons
The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most revered ancient spiritual scriptures of India. A part of the epic Mahabharata, the Gita is set on a battlefield where royal cousins are at war. Its narrative comprises life lessons drawn from a dialogue between the champion warrior, Arjuna, and ...