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Are We Really Connected to Everything?

Are We Really Connected to Everything?

Understanding the Self There are times when we ask ourselves: "WHO AM I?". This is a very relevant question from a Buddhist perspective. Are we connected to each other and everything around us, if so, how?     Understanding Self in Buddhism                           [...]
More Than Just an Exercise: Yoga for Total Wellbeing

More Than Just an Exercise: Yoga for Total Wellbeing

Traditional Yoga is More Than Just an Exercise In busy lifestyles driven by working hard and looking good, following the latest trends in exercise and fitness to get the best body in the shortest time is commonplace. Splashed across social media and in magazines or blogs, it’s all about toning up, slimming down, and getting [...]
Yoga: A Vital Aid in Dealing with Exam Stress

Yoga: A Vital Aid in Dealing with Exam Stress

Yoga For Exam Stress People everywhere are adopting yoga into their lives, with over 200 million yogis practicing worldwide. Yoga asana has become an important complementary therapy for a wide array of ailments. For instance, yoga plays a vital role in a variety of recovery programs. Examples include programs for those battling eating disorders, cancer, [...]
Guided Object Meditation: Mindfulness into No Mind

Guided Object Meditation: Mindfulness into No Mind

Mindfulness into No Mind   Meditation is sticking to one thought. That single thought keeps away other thoughts; distraction of mind is a sign of its weakness; by constant meditation it gains strength.  Ramana Maharshi   Guided Object Meditation Object meditation is a visual meditation type, which is based on focusing the mind on one [...]
Can I do Yoga Asana instead of Meditation?

Can I do Yoga Asana instead of Meditation?

Asana instead of Meditation? Can the physical practice of yoga be a substitute for seated meditation? Is it the same? Do you need to meditate? In the video below Doron talks about mindfulness, meditation, asana practice, and what each of them serves. Some of the purposes overlap, but they are not the same.   "Can [...]
Yoga for Asthma: How Yoga Can Help You Breathe Better

Yoga for Asthma: How Yoga Can Help You Breathe Better

The Practice Learning to use tools of yoga for asthma changed my life. The practices that helped me can help anyone breathe better, even those who don’t have asthma. Asthma can be triggered for different reasons, and different things will help different people, but some basic yoga practices are ideal if you want to breathe better. [...]
How to Let Go of Thoughts in Meditation

How to Let Go of Thoughts in Meditation

How to Let Go of Thoughts in Meditation Meditation is very simple, yet no so easy. Meditation will be much smoother and enjoyable if we understand the process or meditation. Therefore, an important part of this process is to understand how to let go of thoughts. Because the mind tends to be on auto pilot, and [...]
Guided Forgiveness Meditation – Letting go

Guided Forgiveness Meditation – Letting go

Yom Kippur / Day of Atonement When I opened my computer this morning I came across several messages for a Hatima Tova - Good signature.  In the Jewish tradition this means may you be inscribed and sealed for a good year. It is Yom Kippur, Day of atonement, when we hope to resolve old issues and clean [...]