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Unity of Shiva and Shakti During a heartfelt conversation this morning with one of my students — a compassionate doctor — we talked about diversity and equality in her field. She had recently given a speech at a conference about how, while patients and customers are often seen as the top priority, it is equally important for doctors to care for themselves. Her words resonated deeply with me: everyone is equally important — regardless of gender or role. It reminded me of a cen

This morning, I was talking to one of my regular English students, who is a physician and a researcher on alternative therapy, about energy frequencies and how crystals can be a form of alternative healing. The conversation brought back a vivid memory — the days when I used to wear a pendant made of blue lace agate, carved in the shape of the Dharma Chakra , the Wheel of Dharma symbolizing the Eightfold Path. It was a special gift from my spiritual teacher, given as a reminde

This morning, as I sat down and started writing in my journal, I noticed my handwriting was slightly different than yesterday's, how the letters were smaller and condensed. So then, I intentionally tried writing in a larger size to observe how that would change the way I feel. Our actions are reflections of our emotions, and the emotions are bridges that connect us directly to our souls. Having that in mind, I started bringing my conscious awareness towards mindfulness. I was

After writing yesterday’s blog post on Ayurveda, I was drawn to go deeper into each of the five elements in yoga. How do each of them connect to our body, mind, and soul? The more I reflect, the more I sense how these elements — Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether — are constantly dancing within me, shaping the rhythm of my thoughts, the texture of my emotions, and the vitality in my body. When I step onto my mat, I don’t just move through poses. I’m tuning into this inner lan

This morning, as I sat quietly with a cup of hot coffee, I felt the cool autumn air brushing against my skin. The shift in temperature, the change in light, and even the subtle difference in my energy reminded me of how deeply our bodies are connected to the rhythms of nature. This awareness brought me back to the wisdom of Ayurveda  — the ancient science that teaches us how to live in harmony with these natural cycles, within and without. What Is Ayurveda? The word Ayurveda

As the seasons begin to shift and the air grows cooler in the northern hemisphere, I woke this morning to a sky washed in sunlight. The warmth on my skin felt like a gentle blessing after several days of clouds and rain. I found myself silently grateful for the radiant fire of the sun — a reminder of Agni , the sacred inner flame that fuels our movement, transformation, and purification from within. In the teachings of Ayurveda  and Yoga , Agni  is more than just the digestiv

This morning, as I was getting ready for the day, my awareness shifted toward the sounds that surrounded me. For some reason, I was extra sensitive to the sounds, the doors opening and closing, my computer's system running, dishes and cups clinging in the kitchen, even the foot steps of my family. Hypersensitivity is only a state of extreme awareness in a specified area. Letting go of this and bringing balance to my conscious awareness, I was gently drawn inward, listening t

The Five Currents of Prana In every breath we take, in every heartbeat and thought, there is an invisible current that sustains us — Prana , the vital life force. In yogic philosophy, Prana is the cosmic energy that flows through everything that exists. It is not merely the air we breathe, but the life essence  that animates the universe itself. Just as water gives life to a river, Prana gives life to the body, mind, and spirit. When Prana flows freely, we experience vitality

Kundalini Rising: Awakening the Serpent Power Within At the heart of yoga lies a profound secret — the idea that within every human being sleeps a divine potential, coiled and waiting to awaken. This energy is called Kundalini  — symbolized as a serpent  resting at the base of the spine, within the Muladhara Chakra . When aroused through devoted spiritual practice, this energy can ascend through the Sushumna Nadi , purify each chakra , and culminate in union with divine consc

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3 Main Nadis: Ida, Pingala, Sushumna In yoga philosophy, our physical body is only one layer of our being. Beneath it flows a vast...

The Seven Chakras in the Human Body In yoga philosophy, chakras  are the energy centers within us — spinning wheels of light that bridge...

Meditation by the lake In today’s fast-paced world, moments of stillness have become rare treasures. Amid constant noise and movement,...

Buddha in Meditation The word yoga  comes from the Sanskrit root yuj , meaning “to join” or “to unite.” This union is not just about...

Pranayama for Transforming Your Body and Mind We breathe every moment of our lives, yet most of the time we barely notice it. Breath is...

The 8 Limbs of Yoga When most people hear the word yoga , they picture postures on a mat — stretching, balancing, and breathing. But the...