After three months in India and elsewhere in 2005, I hopped an overnight train from Chennai to Mysore. Before India, I had been in Southeast Asia on what I called “The Yoga Trail,” a…
Monthly Archives: March 2017
Sharath Jois on Experiencing Yoga Beyond Goals
Many people believe that success is only how much money you’ve made and what you’ve created for yourself and your family. The thought process goes, ‘If I do this, I’ll get that’… with that…
A Meditation to Overcome Insecurities and Doubt
Feelings of insecurity and self-doubt are inevitable—they arise in all of us from time to time. Whether it’s about a relationship, work situation, or a Facebook brag that suddenly sent your mind spinning with envy, emotions…
An In-Depth Look at Yamas and Niyamas
THE BASICS OF YAMAS Yamas are social observances—the way that you regulate behavior in relation to others. They are also powerfully transformative for the individual, bringing greater clarity and stability to the mind. Within…
7 Foods to Boost Your Brain Power
The keys to a healthy brain and strong memory may be in your kitchen. More and more research is showing a direct connection between what we eat and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s and…
This Is Where Positive Thinking Begins
People ask me all the time how they can thrive in their lives, or in other words, get the most out of the short time we have here on this earth. Of course, thriving…
The Argument for Empathy
“Understanding is the other name of love. If you don’t understand, you can’t love,” once wrote the Vietnamese Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. In this new political climate that we live in, it’s very…
How Do I Overcome My Fear of Making Mistakes?
Dear John, What can I do to overcome my timidness and fear of making mistakes? Sincerely, Jaylin Dear Jaylin, “Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.” – Oscar Wilde Thank you for…
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