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What do Black Holes and Meditators have in Common? Everything.
By Shalini Parekh I teach meditation and yoga and seek to understand the intersection of the mystical and the cosmos, based on the knowledge enunciated in ancient Indian texts like the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the Yog Vasistha, and the Upanishads — whe ... -
These 2 Tips Will Help You Create the Most Peaceful Meditation Space Ever
By Paige Leigh Reist┃Posted: April 2, 2019 Meditation can be done anywhere, at any time, but having a peaceful space completely dedicated to expanding and deepening your practice can have an overwhelmingly positive impact on your growth. Luckily, you don’ ... -
The 3 Signs of Deep Meditation: Says An Expert Master of Our Times
By Sejal Shah | Posted: March 29, 2019 If you are new to meditation, you may wonder whether it’s working or doing any good for you. But even some experienced meditators have these kinds of questions! Often, meditation can feel like you have taken time off ... -
The Power of Silence: How It Can Give Lasting Stillness and Alignment
By Elizabeth Herman Find strength in stillness with the power of silence. A meditation teacher shares tips on how to eliminate distractions and channel balance and energy. The power of silence is much needed in this noisy world of constant cell phone dist ... -
What Is Meditation? How Ancient Yoga Sutras Explain Its Effects on the Mind (Part 2)
By Sriram Sarvotham | Posted: March 13, 2019 While most of us appreciate the value and the need to quiet the mind in meditation, people frequently ask how this can be achieved. Perhaps some of us may wonder if this is even possible. Our mind seems to be g ... -
What Is Meditation? How Ancient Yoga Sutras Explain Its Effects on the Mind (Part 1)
By Sriram Sarvotham | Posted: March 13, 2019 The famous Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist, and Holocaust survivor, Dr. Viktor Frankl, wrote in his best-selling book Man’s Search for Meaning, “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of ... -
Your Subconscious Mind: 10 Ways to Use It for Lifelong Happiness
By Volunteer Writer | Posted: March 01, 2019 We’ve all had moments of feeling defeated, guilty, frustrated, and unhappy. What happens next? Do we pick ourselves up, happily? Or do we go through our day with half enthusiasm, dread, and negativity? What is ... -
How to Overcome Mental Turmoil and Inner Conflict
By Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Mental turmoil can be overwhelming. Read to see what Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says on how to overcome mental turmoil and repair your emotions. Life is found to be caught up in storms so very often. And you are not yo ... -
Why Meditate: 25 Signs For You to Start Meditating Every Day
By Sejal Shah┃Updated on: September 14, 2021 Why do we need to meditate? Meditation improves the quality of your life: if you’ve seen any of these 25 signs, it might be time for you to start it. Meditation, simply put, is nothing but mental hygiene: clear ... -
The Secret to Transforming Your Life Right Now: the Healing Power of the Breath
By Paige Leigh Reist┃Posted: February 25, 2019 Sudarshan Kriya, or SKY breathing, is one of the most invigorating, powerful, and transformative methods of meditation humanity have ever practiced. It boasts both ancient roots and modern relevance, and its ...

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