Doing inner work isn’t easy. At times it’s uncomfortable. At other times it’s confronting. But if we want to change things up and live a happier, more productive life and be of better service to the world at large, it’s always necessary. Social rules and personal rules for success In How To Be Successful and Effective, […]
Ultimate Enlightenment: Samadhi, the Eighth Limb of Yoga
The final limb of yoga, samadhi, is said to be a state of enlightenment. The ancient yet practical application of yoga Over 1,700 years ago an ancient sage going by the name Patanjali brought together his observations of life into a set of clear guidelines. These guidelines, he claimed, would not only to lead a […]
Lessons from Google in Compassion and Happiness
Scientists have found a reliable way to measure happiness. They’ve also found a way to make informed assumptions on what’s required to create the optimum conditions for happiness. So what’s the secret sauce? It’s all comes down to having compassionate thoughts, apparently. By measuring the ‘relative activation of the left prefrontal cortex in the fMRI […]
A Case For Learning To Breathe Properly
There are two schools of thought when it comes to breathing: instinctively with no need to think about it; or purposefully for optimal health and wellbeing.
How Meditation Positively Affects the Brain, According To Dr Rick Hanson
With more people turning to meditation, you’ve got to ask what the actual benefits on our mind and body. Is it possible that meditation positively affects the brain?
How To Be Successful and Effective, According To the Yogis (Part 1)
We all want to feel that life is good. That life runs smoothly. That people respect us and that our work is valued. Right? These feelings aren’t a new revelation to humankind. This yearning for a good life and a desire to be appreciated and acknowledged has been going on for years. Centuries, even. It […]
Is This Your Kind of Yoga? An Introduction To Iyengar, Ashtanga, Viniyoga and Bikram
If you think yoga isn’t for you, it might just be that you haven’t found the right kind of yoga for you. Discover your options. Choose your own adventure.
Does Mindfulness Work? The Latest Studies Agree on a Number of Things [RESEARCH]
Sceptical about how effective mindfulness and mindfulness meditation really are? There’s a huge amount of research going on behind the scenes. Find out what the science says.
Key Ideas From Raja Yoga and Bhakti Yoga and How They Apply to Everyday Life
The beauty of yoga is that there are different styles and forms to suit us all. The Bhagavad Gita, the historical yogic text, mentions eighteen different forms of yoga that include hatha yoga, kundalini yoga, karma yoga, tantra yoga, raja yoga and bhakti yoga.1 The last two types – raja yoga and bhakti yoga – are […]
Beyond Image and Asanas: A Brief Definition of Yoga
What’s the first thought that pops into your mind when someone mentions yoga to you? For many it will be to do with lean, bendy bodies and a form of exercise. While this is not completely wrong, yoga is so much more than exercise and postures. In fact, the asanas – the postures – only […]