Why is Nepal Best For Yoga Retreat?

by Manmohan Singh

Summary: Enrich your yogic practice in the divine and tranquil environment of Nepal with a yoga retreat. Experience the indefinable amidst the mountain ranges and explore the blog to know more about Nepal and everything that makes the country best for a yoga vacation.

Withdraw oneself from the shackles of daily worries and stress and traverse to the land of Buddha to perceive peace and solace. Nepal is considered as the meditation capital, an ideal destination to commence the journey of rejuvenating and reviving the Self. A renowned yogic land, the country is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, beautiful valleys, and mesmeric lakes that set a perfect ambiance for a yoga and meditation retreat.

Soak oneself in the tranquil atmosphere of Nepal and feel nurtured in the body, mind, and soul. The country is the perfect place to have a soulful getaway to attain complete ecstasy through Yoga Retreat.

Yoga retreat in Nepal is a soulful escape. Here are the reasons why: (more…)

Spiritual University: How to Lead an Original Life

By Dr. Stewart Bitkoff

In any form of learning, travelers require a structure. If you wish to live an original life and fulfill your own, individual destiny, follow these principles.

• Strive to lead a balanced life and avoid excess.

• Enter into the mainstream of your community. Strive to become an ‘ordinary’ citizen within the society you find yourself.

• Seek to help others.

• Say the prayer of submission each morning and evening. Prayer is intended as a joy not a burden.

• Follow the religion of your birth and fully embrace it. This is a starting point for more advanced spiritual study. If you are not able to follow the religion of your birth then say the prayer of submission or seek another Path.

• Abstain from mind altering drugs and stimulants. Rarely use alcohol.

• Follow your heart wherever it may lead you. You have a Life Plan and must learn to follow it. You do this by listening to your heart.

• Spiritual learning is part of life. It is intended as a center from which to come forward. Lead a complete life. Use all of your abilities.

• Avoid people who are obsessed. Be someone who is not “weird” and is normal. Try to be someone whom you would trust.

• Remember to trust yourself. You have everything you need inside of you; you have been given enough for the journey. Listen to your higher self -it knows your Life Plan.

• Make your way to the teacher.

• Remember, travelers are different and there are many paths. Find your own path; embrace and follow it.

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The Importance of Guru On the Path of Yoga

by Shwaasa Guru

In the age of free digital learning and virtual classes over Skype, the first-hand guru parampara of yoga teacher training in India can come as a bit overrated. But the mode of attaining knowledge, as it is upheld in Indian traditions is uncompromising regarding the role of the guru or preceptor.

You can think of the guru as Professor Xavier from X-men, the one who initiates the uninitiated, providing your practice with the right orientation, and training you in regulating your energies. He gives you nothing new but only makes you aware of your innate infinite potential. While you can learn to cook by browsing recipes online or figure out how to fold a blazer properly by following a YouTube video, spiritual knowledge does not come with a manual. (more…)

How To Use Meditation To Improve Psychic Abilities

by Alissa Monroe

Everyone is psychic to a degree. It is how open we are to our abilities that allows us to use and strengthen them just like working out will help build muscles. One of the keys to building stronger psychic powers is meditation.

The following tips will work whether you are a practitioner looking to help and heal others or you are just looking to develop your psychic abilities more. Cultivating a regular meditation practice is essential for beginners as well as advanced psychic practitioners. It works to ground and center you which is important when getting ready to read for a client or for yourself. (more…)

Unlearning & Conditioning

By Dr. Stewart Bitkoff

Traveler: It is said, that in order for the spiritual traveler to reach their goal, first, they must unlearn much of what they have been taught. What is meant by this?

Master: Each person’s consciousness is a mosaic; a series of shifting patterns. Some thoughts arise from our biologic nature, directed at physical survival and caring for the body. Other thoughts are tied to emotions, and expressing our self in the world. Still others arise from specific operating principles, beliefs, and rules of conduct prevalent in our society. These codes and unwritten rules are necessary to maintain social order and daily life. In many ways, these thoughts form the fabric of each day and allow for orderly social patterns. (more…)

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The Wisdom of the Ancient Ancestors Moving Into the Twenty-first Century

by Gabriel of Urantia

Throughout history, the wisdom of the ancestors of many indigenous peoples has been passed on, generation after generation, family after family.  As we look at the crises happening across our strife-torn world today, we find ourselves searching like never before for solutions to seemingly insurmountable problems.  Yet I believe the ancient ones had a key:  in Lakota it is said, “Mi Ta Ku Ye   O Ya Sin,” — “we are all related.” (more…)

Choosing a Yoga Teacher Training Program

Tips for choosing 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training program in India

by Manmohan Singh

Summary: If you are considering a 200 hour yoga teacher training in India, here are the amazing tips for a fruitful yoga journey.

We are living in the age and time that is undoubtedly plagiarized by numerous diseases and stresses. It is the time-period when most of us are on a lookout for a healing science to positively alter our physical, mental, and social well-being. A system that lets us unwind from the fallacious life we have been living for years.

And, this search wholesomely concludes with the science of Yoga. Yoga is the divine practice of healing and self-transformation. The traditional art of yoga has enormous potential to relieve the sufferings of people in a naturalistic manner. And so, at some point in life, we even begin to harbor a dream of getting closer to the world of yogic science and to become a certified practitioner. (more…)

Five yoga poses for a healthy body and mind

by Manmohan Singh

Summary: A healthy body and mind are the prerequisites for living a fulfilling life. Learn the five best yoga poses for overall health through this blog.

“Health is Wholeness”

The traditional texts claim that when a person feels complete in their body, mind, and spirit, that is when an individual is voraciously healthy. The experience of wholeness is possible only when one’s body, mind, and energy function at a certain level of intensity within oneself.

The proper cultivation of energies within the system is important for keeping the physical and psychical body in perfect health. And, the science of union-- Yoga is an ideal step towards balancing the energies of the body for the manifestation of a miracle, a body-mind capable of much more than just health.

The classical technique of yoga starts with the body, then breath, and finally the mind. The body has its own attitude and ego. Yoga shows the practitioners the way to discipline, purify, and to prepare the body for higher energies. (more…)

The World

By Dr. Stewart Bitkoff

Q:   Why does the world as we know it exist?

A:   The world is a magnificent cornucopia, filled with wondrous and delightful items. Here we can find exactly what we are looking for.  If we seek enjoyment of the senses, there are many opportunities. Similarly if we seek to learn and draw closer to our higher self, this opportunity exists as well.

In part, the earth phase of our existence is an opportunity to learn, create and experience all the parts of self and grow closer to that which we wish to become. (more…)

The Importance of Breath in Yoga

by Bipin Baloni

Summary: This article aims to inform its readers the role of breath in yoga.

The act of breathing is well known to all of us and we naturally perform this art all time by taking about 25000 breaths a day. But have you ever pondered upon the importance of breath beyond the support for staying physically alive? Well, breath is the vital force necessary to live. A popular adage goes, “Breathe Well and Live Well." However, we use only a fraction of our lung capacity to breathe taking shallow and fast breaths which deprives the body of oxygen and prana, the two core essentials for leading a healthy life.

The discipline of yoga incorporates the practice of pranayama (yogic breathing techniques). And, yoga is the perfect route to learn the various kinds of pranayama and correct techniques of practicing yogic breathing that rewards the body, mind, and soul in unbelievable ways. The pranayama practices draw our attention to the subtle layers of our breath and teach us the art of conscious and deep breathing that enhances the quality of prana, lengthens the years of life, and tranquilizes the mind.

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