Archive for the 'Philosophy' Category

Rediscovering the Ancient Science of Yoga

I love this short article by Sadhguru Vasudev, co-author of the book Midnights with the Mystic (written with Cheryl Simone). I haven’t read the book yet, but it’s on my reading list. Vasudev is an interesting figure in the spiritual community, a motorcycle-riding mystic, writer and world traveler. Check out his blog hosted by The Huffington Post! (Article reprinted with permission.) [...]

Change, Samskaras and New Music

I just came back from a trip to California over the holidays, and it was refreshing to come home and see everyday life with new eyes. We travel for the destination, but as a bonus changing up your routine and surroundings help you take a step away from your mindless habits. T.K.V. Desikachar writes in [...]

One Breath at a Time

Life has taken a completely new direction for me with having a baby, and sometimes I feel completely overwhelmed with my new role and responsibilities. Last Sunday evening I made it out to a yoga class, and during practice I was reminded of how the only way to live is one breath at a time. [...]

Talks with Ramana and Jivamukti Yoga

I currently have two amazing books on my morning reading list, Jivamukti Yoga and Talks With Ramana Maharshi. (When I have time I like to do this type of reading in the morning, when the mind is clear and not yet busy with the day’s todo list.) These two books are of course very different, [...]