Archives for 3. Yoga Philosophy - Page 3
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…
Finding the Soul in the Traumatized Body ~ Chris Livanos
“You probably aren’t doing enough yoga.” Those were the words of the emergency room doctor after my wife somehow managed to hoist me into the back of a car and…
Guilt Is Good: Why Feeling Bad Is Good For Us ~Maya Devi Georg
In ancient Greece guilt was given divine form as the Erinyes, literally meaning 'angry ones,' they were also called Furies for the terrible power they held. This trio of feminine monsters were born…
Terrorism, Religion, and Yoga ~Hari-Kirtana Dasa
The backhanded benediction, ‘may you live in interesting times’, is neither ancient nor Chinese. Nevertheless, we appear to be the unfortunate recipients of this odious blessing. As our hearts ache…
Take A Good Hard Look At Yourself ~ Maya Devi Georg
“Look at yourself.” What does the phrase mean to you? What images does it conjure, what memories are resurrected within you? It makes me thing of a David Sedaris short story,…
Karma Yoga in Lesvos ~ Chris Kiran Aarya
(Photo by Dr. Michael-John Von Hörsten, a volunteer doctor with Adventist Help) In November of 2015 I went to Lesvos to help with the overwhelming refugee and migrant crisis that is…
4 Ways To Advance Your Asana Practice ~ Maya Devi Georg
Maya Devi Georg Photo by Drew Xeron Nothing makes me crazier than hearing people tell me I’m naturally flexible. Because I’m not. In 1999, when I started practicing yoga. I…
In Defense of Gurus ~ Hari Kirtana Das
Hari Kirtana Das I have a guru. Many years ago, in an elaborate Vedic ritual, I confirmed my commitment to the spiritual practice my guru specified for all of his…
Yoga Hasn’t Been Ruined. ~ Chris Kiran Aarya & Maya Devi Georg
In the past few months we have seen numerous articles claiming that yoga has been ruined - destroyed by the Western world and its consumerist culture. Some articles and films…
Hey, Don’t Take This Personally. ~ Chris Kiran Aarya
No Passion, No Compassion. For anyone trying to live a mindful and compassionate life, at some point you’re bound to be told not to take something too personally; like the…