In the west we are used to viewing the mind as just one aspect of ourselves, and a cognitive one at that. Yet the mind is much more complex than that and encompasses much more than just our ability to think.
Author: Yol Swan
It All Comes Down to Samskara…
Yoga philosophy has a concept that I consider one of the most—if not the most—important to understand not only the system of yoga itself, but also all the choices we make and who we are on an emotional, mental, and spiritual level. Yet it is not a concept we hear much about, probably because it is not that easy to truly comprehend.
Office Desk Yoga, Rejuvenating Eye Exercises & Netra Basti
If you are like most people nowadays, you probably spend way too much time sitting in front of a computer or desk, forgetting how important it is to stretch your body and rest your eyes to avoid stiffness and strain. If you observe animals, you’ll notice that they always stretch after being inactive, even after a nap. This is fundamental…
Body, Mind & Consciousness: The Body-Mind Connection
Ayurveda is India’s 5000-year old science of life, health, and longevity. According to Ayurveda, there is no separation between body, mind, and consciousness. Therefore, the concepts of health and disease must address all of these aspects. The mind is organically related to the physical body. Any imbalance of the doshas (psycho-physiological principles, or humors) will create signs and symptoms at…
Why Choose Vegetarianism?
Vegetarianism is the practice of a diet that excludes meat of any kind, including fish (and other sea animals) and poultry. There are several variants of this type of diet, as is the case of veganism, which also excludes eggs and any animal byproducts from the diet, like dairy products and honey, and rejects animal products in general, as part…