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Know Thyself through Fasting

Know Thyself through Fasting

Fasting has been practised for centuries all over the planet and is dearly appreciated by yogis. Uriel, a senior teacher at Mahasiddha Yoga, sums up some contemporary scientific research in this domain, the benefits of fasting, some challenges to look out for, and...
Don’t Bring Yoga into your Life – Bring Life into Yoga

Don’t Bring Yoga into your Life – Bring Life into Yoga

More and more people today are curious about yoga. They try a few classes here and there and it feels great! They become more enthusiastic and commit to weekly classes, but what comes after that? There is a schism between the reality of daily life and the way that we...
Are Our Genitals Created in the Image of God?

Are Our Genitals Created in the Image of God?

Why are the genitals so often vilified?  While other parts of the body—such as the heart and mind—are celebrated for their divine attributes, the lower parts are frequently shrouded in shame and silence.  Throughout history and across many cultures, our genitals have...
Who Am I? Exploring the Essence of Self-Realization

Who Am I? Exploring the Essence of Self-Realization

Who am I? This question has puzzled humanity for centuries and has been explored by some of the greatest European philosophers—from Descartes to Kant.  Many of us have encountered this question in school, perhaps we have even pondered it late at night.  But while...
Who is Kali, the Hindu Goddess?

Who is Kali, the Hindu Goddess?

In many parts of India, Kali is both revered and feared. During the annual Kali Puja festival in Kolkata for example, the city is alive with devotion—streets glowing with flickering lamps, chants echoing in the air, and offerings piled high at makeshift shrines. You...
Find Your Spiritual Certainty!

Find Your Spiritual Certainty!

The process of transformation can be tough and even painful. But a lot of the pain we feel isn’t necessary — it comes from doubt. That’s where the struggle lies. So, what can you do? Find certainty. Focus on one spiritual principle that feels absolutely true to you....
The Power of Attitude: Know What You Can Change

The Power of Attitude: Know What You Can Change

There is a timeless poem attributed to Saint Francis of Assisi: “Oh God, give me the power to change what I can change, the peace to accept what I can’t change, and the wisdom to distinguish the two.” This profound wisdom reminds us that while we may...
Why to Read the Tantras

Why to Read the Tantras

The Tantras themselves came from a core need of the master and of the disciple, to form a bridge between them. Tantra is more famous than known. That is, many people have heard of tantra, but they know less about it than they generally heard. When people meet tantra,...
Ramakrishna and His Disciples

Ramakrishna and His Disciples

There have been many beings selected to bridge the gap between God and human beings. Of some of these people, we have heard very little. In today’s article, we will speak about a master who not only lived an extraordinary spiritual life but also had his life and...