Enlightenment
So'ham. I Am That.
A Sanskrit mantra, So'ham answers the question, 'Who am I?' Learn why as well as how to perform this easy yet spiritually advancing mantra...
10 Goddesses Meditation: Sitting with Divine Wisdom
10 Goddesses Meditation will help you focus on the wisdom each face of the Mother represents. Here's a look at each of the goddess in this...
Understanding Kriyas and Kundalini
Kriyas are most often associated with kundalini energy and offering a multitude of health benefits, but should be approached with care and...
Yoga and the Sanskrit Connection
Sanskrit can enhance your practice on and off the mat. Here's a look at the history and benefits of pairing your yoga practice and daily...
Expanding Who You Are by Making Healthy Boundaries
Establishing healthy boundaries is often a painful process of personal evolution, but a necessary one to help us discover our true selves.
The Meaning of Diwali
Diwali, also known as the festival of light, is the biggest event of the year for Hindu communities all over the world. For a practicing...
The Story of Hinduism's Elephant-Headed Deity, Ganesh (and How to Call Upon His Good Fortune)
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi! Ganesh, the beloved Hindu god of good fortune, removes obstacles in both the material and spiritual realms. Learn...
Yogas Chitta Vritti Nirodha: Patanjali's Definition of Yoga, Explained
Patanjali defines yoga as 'yogas chitta vritti nirodha,' but what does that really mean? Here's a break down of Patanjali's famous...
The Meaning of Om Mani Padme Hum
The reason for this Buddhist mantra's popularity lies in the profound blessings it brings to the believer. Learn more about the power...
The Eighth Limb of Yoga: Samadhi
Samadhi, the last step in Patanjali's Eight Limbs of Yoga brings you to be so completely and utterly present, that your mind, body and...
The Chakra That Isn't: Sahasrara, Your Crown Chakra
Our Crown Chakra, Sahasrara, isn't like the other six chakras. Here's an introduction to sahasrara and how you can cultivate your practice...
Meditation & Mindfulness: What's the Difference?
Mindfulness and meditation get a lot of attention, but what's the difference between these two practices? Here's what these two techniques...
The Meaning of Moksha
To reach moksha all we need to do to find peace and purpose in this life is to remember that we are more than just a physical body. But how...
Escaping the Maya: 5 Tools to Reconnect With Your Inner Self
Maya reinforces the ego and separates ourselves from our higher and true selves, but how do we escape it? Try these 5 tools to reconnect...
The Law of Karma: How Karmic Forces Really Work
Karma is not the system of punishment it has come to be known as. Karma is the law that all actions have reactions. Learn more about karma...
Spiritual Goals: How Progress on 'The Path' Depends on You and Your Sadhana
As a yogi on the spiritual path, you will find your teacher or guru can only take you so far. Learn how your sadhana will be what gets you...
People Tell Us the Unique, Interesting and Mundane Places They've Meditated
We asked yogis, meditation experts and experienced adventurers to share their unique and inspiring experiences about where they’ve...
Dissolve the Ego With This Guided Meditation to Reveal the True You
Our ego is only our external identity. Who we truly are is much, much more. Learn how to dissolve your ego through a guided meditation...
Who Am I? Philosophy Behind This Big Question and How to Answer It
Learn how asking the question, 'Who am I?,' is a profound spiritual practice that can lead to a greater vastness of consciousness.
