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Yoga and Diet: By Amalia Shakti

 

The practice of yoga is usually followed by a change in eating habits. When your body and inner-self start feeling good, you tend to pay closer attention to what you put into your body. Besides being responsible for building our physical body, the foods we eat profoundly affect our mind. Continue reading

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How I came to the Maharshi: By Papa-ji (H.W.L Poonja)

I have been a visionary from childhood. When I was only five years old I already had visions of Sri Krishna. At first I thought every one could see them. I once said to my mother: “Look! He’s standing there!” but she explained to me that only I saw him. Continue reading

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The Maharshi’s Advice to Poonja-Ji

Editor’s note:

As you read this personal account by Poonja-ji, keep in mind the background and the context of the times of the year 1947 as India was getting ready to be split into two countries. Continue reading

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The Perfect Meeting_Ramana and Ramdas

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Swami Ramdas describes how he attained the Divine Vision through the Grace of the Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi. Swami Ramdas was called “Papa” by his devotees. Continue reading

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What Is Yoga Truly? By Latha Ramanan

 

(My Teacher, Stephan Shiva Trefzer performing Ekapada Galavasana) Continue reading

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Messages of God: By Latha Ramanan

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“The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you. Continue reading

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Eternal Heart: By Christine Wushke

The people in your life are on a unique and sacred path; each and every one a work of art, a Divine mystery.  We can’t always know why people do what they do, or why things are playing out the way they are. But we can always honor their path, respecting its uniqueness, and trust that it is the way it is for a reason. Everyone in your life right now, is in your life for a reason; each relationship here is an opportunity to soften our hearts, change our lives, and inspire us to grow. Continue reading

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Darkness and Light: by Christine Wushke

Being willing to sit honestly with yourself in the darkest of dark nights is a gift to the world. When we can sit in our own deepest pain with a willingness to accept it as it is, to forgive it, or even to just be with the experience; we begin to break down the cycle of authorship, projection and blame. Continue reading

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Divinely Human: By Christine Wushke

The following article is an excerpt out of “Diary of a mystic Yogi” by Christine Wushke, which can be viewed here. Continue reading

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Restorative Bridge Pose: By Christine Wushke

This is a wonderful restorative yoga pose for times when energy feels low, or sluggish.  This pose is very relaxing, and yet leaves you feeling refreshed and rested after just a few moments.

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1. Stack 2 or 3 blankets, and place them about 2 feet from the wall. (or closer of your legs are shorter) Place 2 blocks, or a few books against the wall.

bridge sized 2. Sit in the center of the blankets, and place your feet on the blocks. Lie down so that your shoulder blades are on the floor, your heels are on the blocks, and the soles of your feet are on the wall. You may need to adjust the distance from the wall a few times to get yourself in the right position. The neck should feel very comfortable, with no pressure on it at all. Continue reading