Yoga

Making an objective assessment of Swami Vivekananda’s contributions to world culture, the eminent British historian A.L. Basham stated that “in centuries to come, he will be remembered as one of the main moulders of the modern world…” Some of the main contributions that Swamiji made to the modern world are mentioned below: New…
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He is the only one who has the right to say that everything in this universe is perfect “Although good and evil are both conditioned manifestations of the spirit, yet evil is its outermost layer, while good is much closer to the real man, to the Self. Man cannot reach the Self until he first sheds the layer of his evil deeds, and only…
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As meditation becomes more mainstream these days, people are finally beginning to experience not just the mental benefits of this ancient practice, but also the beneficial effects on their physical health. With so many different styles geared toward specific goals and outcomes, it’s not always easy to pinpoint where to start. To…
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- Glossary term - by yoga teacher emeritus Gregorian Bivolaru The nature of consciousness has been a major philosophical issue through the history of the millenary yoga system. Many yoga schools are fully in agreement with the idea of the transcendent character of consciousness, saying that it is not a product of the mind-body group and…
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Yoga is an ancient spiritual path which was founded in India. Yoga has been practiced in India for thousands of years, but only during the 20th century it was introduced to the West. Even though in India yoga is practiced for spiritual purposes, in western countries people tend to practice it as a posture-based form of physical…
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Kriya Yoga is an instrument through which human evolution can be quickened. Kriya Yoga, controlling the mind directly through the life force, is the easiest, most effective, and most scientific avenue of approach to the Infinite. The after effects of Kriya bring with them the utmost peace and bliss. The joy that comes with Kriya is…
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Sooner or later on the spiritual awakening journey, we all taste the mysterious and intense kundalini energy… It might be smooth and subtle, or intense and explosive, but whatever the case, kundalini is a primal force of awakening. In fact, sometimes people can experience full-blown kundalini awakenings spontaneously without any prior…
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  You’ve probably heard that sitting and breathing mindfully enhances consciousness clarity, reduces anxiety, and lowers or relieves stress. But how is meditation connected to the brain? Numerous scientific studies have shown that meditation leads to positive psychological transformations. And this makes the connection…
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By yoga teacher Gregorian Bivolaru Read the first part of this article The fifth wise and sensible piece of advice: Let us manage the time available for communicating with others as well as possible. The act of communicating with others in various ways is an important part of our daily work. It also constitutes a key…
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