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Four Yoga Retreats In The US

Four Yoga Retreats In The US

 Yoga Retreats in the States Sometimes the need to get away overwhelms us. Yoga and meditation at home can be part of your beautiful, unique, everyday journey. But if you desire to go deeper and find solitude in nature. If you're feeling that urge to get away - a yoga retreat center can help you [...]
Yoga Philosophy Part XI: Enlightenment

Yoga Philosophy Part XI: Enlightenment

Enlightenment - Freedom from the cycle     “If you think you are enlightened, go and spend a week with your family.”  Ram Dass     Prayer for enlightenment Asatoma satgamaya Tamasoma jyothirgamaya Mrithyorma amritamgamaya Om shanti, shanti, shanti Lead us from ignorance to truth, From darkness to light And from death to eternity Let [...]
Yoga Philosophy Part II: Living Past Suffering

Yoga Philosophy Part II: Living Past Suffering

Learning to swim in the ocean of Samsara "A yogi should always show compassion towards those who are suffering." Mans Broo   There is a natural tendency for the mind to understand things through dualism. To see that things are either good or bad, beautiful or ugly, light or dark. In fact, it is only [...]
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                           [...]
Temazcal: Return to the Earth

Temazcal: Return to the Earth

Temazcal: Ancient Tradition and Modern Ceremony   What is a Temazcal? Temazcal is a sauna used since pre-Hispanic times by the Central America indigenous people. They are an ancient tradition in Guatemala. Temazcals are similar to sweat lodges found in shamanistic cultures around the world. Typically constructed of earth, stones, and clay. They are filled [...]
10 Healthy Yoga Tips for Runners – Beyond Stretching

10 Healthy Yoga Tips for Runners – Beyond Stretching

10 Healthy Yoga Tips for Runners Yoga. This physical, mental, and spiritual practice provides more than just relaxation and meditation techniques. It is one of the best methods to stretch, tone and build lean muscle. More and more athletes are turning to yoga as part of their training regime, including runners. There are a tremendous [...]