Seven Buddhist Mantras
Buddhist mantras are syllables and words chanted repetitively as part of a centering, consciousness-shifting practice. Their exact function can vary, but all have a goal of helping to inspire and...
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How Buddhism Can Help Contribute to a Golden Age on Earth
Buddhism is practiced by an estimated 500 million people worldwide. It is unique in that a “God” figure is not worshiped.
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What are Crystal Generators?
Crystal Generators recharge other crystals or deliver a mixture of crystal energies to a person or situation. Learn why they are used and how to use them.
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Meaning and Significance of the Flower of Life in Sacred Geometry
The Flower of Life geometric pattern is found in every major religion. It represents an elemental patterns of creation that gives substance to the world.
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Can Yoga Strengthen the Immune System?
Most people that have been practicing yoga for any length of time find that it is good for the body, mind and spirit. More than one study has shown that...
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Waking up With Yoga
Figuring out the best time of day to begin a regular yoga practice is a challenge. With a busy schedule, trying to carve an extra 30 to 60 minutes out...
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Keeping a Yoga Journal
Not to be confused with the popular publication of the same name, a yoga journal is one of the most effective ways to improve your practice while also serving as...
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The East and West of Yoga
Like our lives, yoga is filled with opposing forces: action and stillness, mind and body, sun and moon, east and west, art and science. As the word yoga is usually...
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The Art and Science of Yoga
Yoga is both an art and a science. As it unites the body, mind and spirit, it also merges science and art, drawing on aspects of both in ways that...
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Yoga and Men’s Health
Yoga was traditionally practiced primarily by men. From it’s early beginnings until the mid-20th century, yoga was passed along from male guru to male student. It wasn’t until Krisnamacharya accepted...
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A True Yoga Selfie
The internet is flooded with beautiful yoga pics. Inspiring images of a challenging pose in a scenic location to be seen by as many people as possible. Ideally, it will...
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Yoga and Ayurveda for Holistic Health
The mention of yoga brings to mind a set of physical exercises with a flavor of India. However, yoga can be much more than a regular workout routine. Yoga may...
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Does Music Help You Practice Yoga?
Music is commonly used as a soundtrack for yoga classes. Whether it is East Indian classical, kirtan, ambient or rock and roll, many yoga teachers feel that music helps to...
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Spiritual Side of Yoga
The word ‘yoga’ is derived from ‘yuj’, a Sanskrit verb that means ‘to unite’ (in fact, yoga shares an Indo-European root with the English verb ‘to yoke’). While the practice...
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