That which has created this and all other universes has the ultimate peace at its core beyond quality; its the substance of its existence. As we are made in its image, we are essentially the same and can realize this. We can experience our absolute, ultimate, inner peace as our very own essence at the … Read more
“Yoga is not just for physical fitness and mental peace alone, Yoga is for manifesting the state, space, powers, being, and superconsciousness of Paramashiva.” – SPH Bhagavan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam WHAT IS YOGA? Yoga is a wholistic system for body, mind, and consciousness based in Hinduism. It is a sacred and scientific system to prepare … Read more
Desperate for Jesus is the title of a virtual women’s conference I ran into online. Did I participate? No, but I had to laugh about the title. India is historically known to produce enlightened beings. Already thousands of years ago the master-disciple relationship existed to further the spiritual growth of a true seeker for enlightenment. … Read more
Toppi Amma means mother who wears a hat which she used to wear all the time. While living in Tiruvannamalai, I saw Toppi Amma walking the streets, on Girivalam Road around the Arunachala Mountain, and at Yogi Ramsuratkumar Ashram. She never talks to anyone but at times mumbles something. People say its some kind of … Read more
Getting into padmasana can be a challenge at first but to take it even further, you can get into full padmasana without touching the legs. I recorded two videos, one while on my yoga mat and the other while seated on a chair. You can see the pose is easier on the mat but try … Read more
Yoga has its origin in India but owing to the wonders it does for people, it has been widely accepted across the globe. Yoga not only has mental and physical benefits but it also helps in spiritual journey. Though earlier people used to perceive yoga as a means of workout for losing weight, with passage … Read more
Grapes are one of the fruits that clean and heal the most as they clean the lymphatic system. Ayurveda recommends to fast on only grape juice once in a while. It strengthens the digestive fire and improves health. 1/2 avocado 2 cups sweet green grapes 1 cup spinach Coconut water or water A little piece … Read more
Oil Pulling is an Ayurvedic technique for detox. Use sesame oil from an Indian grocery store. Take one table spoon of oil and swoosh it around in your mouth for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes white and froozy. Spit it out into your trash can. Do not spit it into your sink or toilet … Read more
A cup of chai or tea, cherished by many in India and the West alike. A true comfort ‘food’, nourishing, and easy to make with its many aromatic spices. 1 Tbsp black tea1 cup water2 cloves1 cardamomfew small cinnamon pieceslittle grated ginger1/2 cup almond milkhoney or jaggery to taste Boil black tea in water. Add … Read more
We all appreciate a blissful life and create it one day at a time. Happy days are good for our own health and state of mind but also for the people around us. Nothing is more contagious than a good laughter. Here are seven quick tips to make a blissful day happen for artists and … Read more