Mt Madonna Founder Baba Hari Dass “Ayurveda is for freeing the mind which is trapped in the body. Yoga is for freeing the soul which is trapped in the mind.” --Baba Hari Dass The Essence of Ayurvedic Healing Both Ayurveda and Yoga accept the principles of Samkhya philosophy. While there are many foundational principles, for our [...]
Meditators at the SRF International Headquarters meditating in gardens open to the public. Photo courtesy of Self-Realization Fellowship. Excerpts from The Law of Success by Paramahansa Yogananda Throughout his lifetime, Paramahansa Yogananda gave guidance on how to live a truly successful life—through the power of positive thinking, dynamic will, introspection, and meditation. The [...]
Why we Need Joy Joy does not require a reason. When we let go of everything, what is left is pure joy. On a deep level we all know this, but many people have forgotten it. With the current pandemic, this wisdom has become buried even deeper. We can feel challenged and feel we need [...]
Why Can't I Get Myself to Meditate? A common scenario I see is people who started a meditation practice, found it beneficial, and then for whatever reason they stop. When they try to return to a daily practice, they hit resistance. They ask: I know I feel great when I meditate, but why can’t I [...]
Yoga in Our Daily Lives: Yoga in the Real World When we first start our yoga or meditation journey, we are seeking relief. We might be drowning in stress from work. Our body may have experienced an illness or injury and we want to ease our pain. We may have suffered an emotional trauma and [...]
Considerations for Picking the Right Yoga Mat When it comes to picking the right yoga mat, we all want to make sure that we chose one that is the best fit. Not all yoga mats are created equal. Each one will have different design features depending on what you want to use it for and [...]
Parashakti (left) and Jennifer Joy Jiménez (right) displaying their unique Conscious Dance styles. Overwhelmed by pandemics and protests, people are looking for reassurance that life can be okay again. Typically, in the last few months, I’ve been on the other end of the Zoom call. I’ve been the guide, the teacher, and the [...]
Rose Quartz Soars & Reunites: Self-Transformation Rituals for Change “If you want to awaken all of humanity, then awaken all of yourself. If you want to eliminate the suffering in the world, then eliminate all that is dark and negative in yourself. Truly, the greatest gift you have to give is that of your own [...]
Twenty years ago, I had the experience of disappearing and becoming one with everything in the universe. And that was a real game-changer for me. Since then I’ve been speaking, sharing, and giving healings with the energy that I experienced during this awakening time. So, What is enlightenment? Enlightenment is simple; it’s another kind of [...]
Keep Moving: 4 Suggestions to Maintain your fitness regimen Just because you are social distancing during the pandemic does not mean that you should stop exercising. On the contrary! Physical activity plays a vital part in the prevention of many diseases. Although we still do not know how exercise strengthens our immune system, the benefits [...]