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In Search of the Highest Truth: Adventures in Yoga Philosophy (Excerpt) ~ Hari-kirtana das
The following is an excerpt of In Search of the Highest Truth: Adventures in Yoga Philosophy, a trip into yoga's spiritual dimension that offers readers an unconventional approach to discovering the enduring…
Bitches Be Guru Trippin’ ~ Maya Devi Georg & Chris Kiran Aarya
Let's begin by saying that there is no material reward for a spiritual ; In fact, any reward, material or otherwise, only hinders our practice. In chapter three of the…
4 Maneras Para Avanzar Su Práctica de Asanas ~ Maya Devi Georg
Nada me enloquece más que oír cuando las personas me dicen que soy naturalmente flexible. Porque no lo soy. En el 1999, cuando empecé a practicar el yoga, no podía…
Quintessence: Asana & Energy ~ Maya Devi Georg
In Latin the word quintessence refers to the fifth element, that which permeates all others. Today, it means the most perfect example or embodiment of a thing. We rarely see this…
The Day After The Election ~ Maya Devi Georg
Where Were You on 11/9? I was flying from Barcelona to Lisbon on a flight full of American high school students. They were loud and rambunctious, and discussing the election.…
The Goddess & The Guru (Excerpt) ~ Michael M. Bowden
The following is an excerpt of The Goddess and the Guru, the astonishing, inspiring – and yet deeply human – life of Dr. Nishtala Prahlada Sastry (better known today as Sri Amritananda…
Vegan Kale Risotto ~ Maya Devi Georg
I love risotto! The basic concept of the dish is to simply cook rice in a sauce pan as you slowly add liquid. It is easy to make and is…
4 τρόποι για να εξελίξετε την πρακτική της ασάνα ~ Maya Devi Georg
Τίποτα δεν με εξαγριώνει περισσότερο από το να ακούω ανθρώπους να μου λένε ότι είμαι ευλύγιστη από τη φύση μου. Επειδή δεν είμαι. Το 1999 όταν ξεκίνησα να κάνω πρακτική…
Yoga & The Mountaintop ~ Chris Livanos
A seasoned instructor at a local yoga studio told me that she would often watch Martin Luther King speak, reflecting on how he spoke and why people followed him. Dr. King’s…
Everybody Loves A Bully ~ Maya Devi Georg & Chris Kiran Aarya
Everybody loves a bully. In politics, at work, in yoga, bullying is part of almost every organization and institution because it helps maintain the status quo. Now I know what…