In Uttara Kanda, the last chapter of Ramacharitamanas, Kaka Bhusundi, the enlightened crow, is explaining to Garuda, the king of birds, the distinction between Jnana and Bhakti. We saw that the lamp of consciousness was lit by buddhi, the higher mind, with the flame of the fire of yoga, thus illumining the heart space so… Detail
All the chakras are directly connected through Ida and Pingala Nadis to each and every organ in the body in that particular area. For instance, Swadhisthana chakra is directly connected through the nerve channels with the urogenital and ovarian system. Anahata chakra is connected with the cardiovascular system and the lungs. Vishuddhi chakra is connected… Detail
In the perspective of Yoga, prana is the primordial energy of the universe. Prana is dispersed through the entire material world. “Prana is both macrocosmic and microcosmic and is the substratum of all life. Prana or Chi is the universal energy or life force. It is the collective total of all energy in the universe,… Detail
In Kundalini Yoga, it is said that there are three Granthi can be responsible for preventing prana from rising up through Sushumna Nadi. This Granthi three knots prevent one’s full potential from Kundalini rising energy. These three knots are Brahma Granthi, Vishnu Granthi and Rudra Granthi. They also relate to the Prakritis three Gunas (Tamas,… Detail
Meditation is a movement into the whole of how we live, how we behave, whether we have fears, anxieties, sorrows; whether we are everlastingly pursuing pleasure; and whether we have built images about ourselves and about others. That is all part of our life, and in the understanding of that life and the various issues… Detail
It is very important to be familiar with the awakening factor of Investigation of experience. This means whatever arises, whether it is any of the Five Hindrances, an emotional state, or a physical feeling, our impersonally examine how this arose. How the process actually works is the most important thing to observe, and seeing it… Detail
Everyone who seeks peace and happiness, regardless of one’s religious background. With this universal tradition, we can practice the Meditation of Love and be a true blessing for ourselves and the environment. This practice of loving meditation has unlimited application in our daily lives. For example, love can be transmitted to ourselves, to family members,… Detail
We have reviewed the theoretical frameworks presented by two of the greatest yogis the world has known, Shankara (Incarnation of Shiva, Adi Yogi) and Maha Rsi Patanjali. These closely related classic approaches remain as the cornerstones of yoga philosophy. They are the principles through which the unmanifest becomes the manifest; through which spirit becomes the… Detail
