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Paradox of Meditation

Paradox of Meditation

Understanding the nature of the mind is key to hacking it. Notice how, when you're deeply engaged in problem-solving, binge-watching Netflix, or scrolling through reels, your mind becomes sharply focused....

Paradox of Meditation

Understanding the nature of the mind is key to hacking it. Notice how, when you're deeply engaged in problem-solving, binge-watching Netflix, or scrolling through reels, your mind becomes sharply focused....

Pratyahara (the 5th limb of yoga)

Pratyahara (the 5th limb of yoga)

Excerpt from Shakti Pranayama Guide:Learn more about the Shakti Pranayama GuidePratyahara is the practice of turning inward—an exploration of the mind through observation. In this process, the yogi begins to...

Pratyahara (the 5th limb of yoga)

Excerpt from Shakti Pranayama Guide:Learn more about the Shakti Pranayama GuidePratyahara is the practice of turning inward—an exploration of the mind through observation. In this process, the yogi begins to...

Relationship between thoughts and emotions

Do thoughts trigger emotions, or vice versa? Let’s look at an example that we all commonly experience. We often ponder how long forgotten memories suddenly come to mind. We then...

Relationship between thoughts and emotions

Do thoughts trigger emotions, or vice versa? Let’s look at an example that we all commonly experience. We often ponder how long forgotten memories suddenly come to mind. We then...

Detachment without conflict is true detachment

Spiritual teachers often share teachings that attachment causes suffering. Its modern interpretation misses its original intent. Forceful detachment or resisting desires for the sake of spiritual ego only creates inner...

Detachment without conflict is true detachment

Spiritual teachers often share teachings that attachment causes suffering. Its modern interpretation misses its original intent. Forceful detachment or resisting desires for the sake of spiritual ego only creates inner...

Everything is an illusion - a Maya. What does t...

The concept of 'Everything is Maya' is rooted in Hinduism; it literally means 'illusion’. Many misunderstand the concept of Maya; asking, “If I can touch and feel my car, house,...

Everything is an illusion - a Maya. What does t...

The concept of 'Everything is Maya' is rooted in Hinduism; it literally means 'illusion’. Many misunderstand the concept of Maya; asking, “If I can touch and feel my car, house,...

The journey to inner-awareness takes long time....

The journey to  inner-awareness, enlightenment, or self-realization - regardless of the term - can be complex. It takes considerable effort and time to accomplish. Because we rely on others' teachings,...

The journey to inner-awareness takes long time....

The journey to  inner-awareness, enlightenment, or self-realization - regardless of the term - can be complex. It takes considerable effort and time to accomplish. Because we rely on others' teachings,...