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The five elements of earth, water, fire, air and space are called the maha-bhutani in Yoga. These are viewed as the fundamental elements of creation. All plants, all trees, all animals, all minerals… all things arise from maha-bhutani. All five … Continue reading
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In the Yoga tradition there are Sannyasins, or those who renounced worldly affairs to live as ascetics seeking moksha, or liberation, through austerities, meditation and mantra. The Sannyasin gives up all possessions, all family and all associations. Sannyasa in this … Continue reading
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How often have you realized a particular behavior of yours is not in your best interest, but you continue to do it anyway? Most of us know people who smoke, drink too much alcohol or overeat, and we have heard … Continue reading
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Yoga and Ayurveda are ever beckoning us to align ourselves more fully with the rhythms of Mother Nature. This is among the greatest sources of healing and helps bring us balance, harmony and inner peace. The turning of the stars, … Continue reading
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“Man plans, God laughs.” This delightful little piece of insight and wisdom is said to come both from the Bible and Yiddish proverbs. Whatever its origin, it’s a profound truth. We make a host of plans in our lives, some … Continue reading
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As surely as the sun rises and sets each day, pleasures and pains will always come and go in our lives. Each of us will have our successes and failures, wins and losses, ups and downs. The things that we … Continue reading
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As anyone who has practiced Yoga understands that Asanas, or Yoga Poses, have a host of benefits. On the physical level they build strength and enhance flexibility, plus tone muscles, organs and tissues. They detoxify us and can promote healing, … Continue reading
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The very essence of the Spirit that dwells within each and every one of us is Love. This, Yoga holds, is also the essence of the Divine. It is the most powerful healing force of all… the highest form of … Continue reading
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From the perspective of Ayurveda, the healing science of Yoga, the food we eat is either medicine or poison. Fresh, organic vegetables, grains and fruits are considered the best medicine of all. Processed, packaged, fast and junk foods are considered … Continue reading
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We all know that if we are carrying too much weight on our bodies we endanger our health and well-being. Our ankle, knee and hip joints suffer. We risk high blood pressure, diabetes and other serious diseases. Our ability to … Continue reading
