Ten Important Principles for Yoga
Successful practice of yoga is not haphazard: discover ten important principles as outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. These are Yama and Niyama, often called the “Ten Commandments of Yoga.”
Random Quotes from Swami Nirmalananda (Abbot George)
Our friend Jonathan Mahoney, who has hosted a number of podcasts with Swami Nirmalananda, has gathered a large number of quotes from his writings and podcasts which he found valuable. So we are sharing them with you.
Meditation and Life in the World: Using Intelligence and Intuition
At all times the yogi must be keenly aware of what is going on in his life sphere and ever seeking to understand and work out the mystery. Learn how this is done.
Four Transformations: The Liberating Power of Yoga
Stories of four yogis who were transformed from humanity to divinity by the persistent practice of meditation, living proof of the liberating power of yoga.
4 Practical Benefits of Meditation
Here are four scientific reports about the practical benefits of meditation, primarily how meditation affects the brain.
Living Without Desire in the World Today
“Desire” is the usual translation of the Sanskrit word kama, which means desire, passion, or lust. Desire arises from the ego and is always “I want” with little regard for the principles of spiritual life or the ultimate consequences of fulfilling such desire.