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Yoga Helped Me Overcome Anorexia

Yoga Helped Me Overcome Anorexia Emily, 17 was first introduced to yoga in hospital. She had attempted suicide multiple times and was ill with anorexia. After 6 months of Yoga - she had a new lease on life. Read Emily's story.

Emily, 17 was first introduced to yoga in hospital. She had attempted suicide multiple times and was ill with anorexia. She was told if she didn’t go into hospital then she would be sectioned. 

“I was in a terrible state, and had lost over half my body weight. My suicide attempts had been monthly, and I’d been on suicide watch for three years.”

This was a year ago and today Emily feels…

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After six months of yoga I quit drinking and smoking. I didn’t need these substances any more...

After six months of yoga I quit drinking and smoking. I didn’t need these substances any more... Vernon Kenny is a 50 year old British male. Read his Yoga story.

Vernon Kenny was very reluctant to go to a yoga class when his wife asked him to. She had been practicing for years in Japan, but wanted to attend her first class in the UK. She was worried about attending a yoga class in English. So, she dragged Vernon along with her. He moaned all the way there. 

“Can I not just wait for you in the pub?” I asked.

At this point in Vernons life he was…

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Quantum Physics Simplified

Quantum Physics Simplified Quantum physics can seem intimidating, weird and counter-intuitive, even for the physicists who deal with it every day. But it's not beyond your understanding. Learn 6 simple ideas that makes quantum physics easy to grasp.

Quantum physics can seem intimidating, weird and counter-intuitive, even for the physicists who deal with it every day. But it’s not beyond your understanding. 

In order to get a grasp of quantum physics – there are six ideas that you need to understand. 

Everything is made of Waves and also Particles

Everything in the universe has both particle and wave nature. This seems crazy, but it is…

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What is Liberation?

What is Liberation? Liberation is the birthright of every man. And one does not need to wait for death or multiple births to experience it, one lifetime is all you need. Find out how to function fully and achieve the highest success in life.

Across the millennia old Indian pantheon of literature, be it Vedic, Upanishadic or Buddhist – lies one consistent idea. Liberation, Moksha, Nirvana, Samadhi lies in truly realising the self. It lies in knowing who or what you really are. And the SELF or what you really are – is the flawless, luminous, whole. 

According to Indian cosmology – the truth that underlies this entire creation is…

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Siddha's - The History

Siddha's - The History While Siddha's have an oral tradition that dates back millennia and still exist to date within Siddha monasteries which are hidden from the public eye - very little is known about them. Find out more...

While Siddha’s have an oral tradition that dates back millennia and still exist to date within Siddha monasteries and communities which are hidden from the public eye – very little is known about them. Here is a little information about 3 of the better known Siddha communities.

The 18 Tamil Siddha’s

Siddha (Sanskrit), Siddhar or cittar (Tamil), is a perfected individual, who has attained…

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Yoga - Why Interoception Matters?

Yoga - Why Interoception Matters? Interoception is the window into the body that informs the mind. When we hone our interoceptive skills, we are able to utilise the influential wisdom of our body. Read on to find our more.

In the Western hemisphere many are familiar with only one limb of Yoga – Asana, or physical postures. However according to Patanjali (Ancient Indian Yoga Scholar and systematiser of the Yogic texts) there are eight limbs of yoga. They need not be practiced in any order – but for a real yoga practice – all eight limbs should be incorporated. 

Those deeper into yoga have also come across pranaya…

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Sanatana Dharma

Sanātana dharma meaning “eternal order” is the what underlies all Indian philosophy. It was the main cosmological explanation in the Indian subcontinent. The adherence to Sanātana dharma is what evolved into modern Hinduism. Many say that Hinduism is the new new name for Sanātana dharma – this is untrue as Sanātana dharmawas never a religion but a way of life. In ancient India, there was no…

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Siddha - The Accomplished Ones

Siddha - The Accomplished Ones Siddha refers to those who have accomplished a supernormal ability. While these abilities make the Siddha appear superhuman - Siddha's are always human. We all have the potential to become Siddha. Discover how to do this...

The idea of a siddhi – psychic or supernormal power – is universal in Indian philosophy. Almost all schools of belief in India and other Asian cultures – that were influenced by Buddhism and Sanatana Dharma – attach great importance to yoga. It is understood that the practice of yoga yields these siddhi’s or powers. And a Siddhais one who has attained these supernormal powers. Siddha – which…

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What does The Nightingale Say to You?

What does The Nightingale Say to You?

Once upon a time there was a Chinese emperor. This emperor lived in the most magnificent palace in the world. But more magnificent than his palace were his palace gardens. The palace gardens, where the most beautiful flowers bloomed, were magical. And in this magical garden, there was a nightingale.

This was no ordinary nightingale. The nightingale’s song was so beautiful and magical, that…

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Are You a Leader?

Are You a Leader?

Leadership can be defined as the power to take responsibility, the understanding to chart a course and the ability to cooperatively use the skills of others to get a job done. 

What makes a Leader?

Leadership fundamentally comes from within. The ability to lead comes from the inner workings of an individual – the leaders’ moral and philosophical framework and their capacity to understand…

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Yoga & Meditation - Is there a difference?

Yoga & Meditation - Is there a difference? While many teachers claim there is, Yoga Philosophy including Patanjali's Sutra's claim that there is no yoga without meditation. Read on to understand...

Many international yoga journals have claimed that you don’t need to meditate in order to practice Hatha Yoga. Nor is the practice of Hatha Yoga mandatory in order to meditate. They claim that the two practices support each another but are mutually exclusive. Yet this idea goes fundamentally against what Yoga is.

What is Yoga?

Yoga comes from the root work Yug which means “to join”. The…

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What is Meditation?

Meditation is mind training. Just as physical exercise is used to train the body – Meditation is used to train the mind.

Why do we Need to Train the Mind?

Our sense organs – ears, eyes, nose, mouth and skin enable us to take in environmental signals. Basically these organs take in everything that is happening around us. Their main purpose is to enable survival – that is – if we see…

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"What's Depression", asked Joy

“What’s Depression”, asked Joy

This constant chatter about depression is destined to make us all depressed. Don’t get me wrong – I am not underplaying human emotion or how catastrophic this state can be. All I am saying is – “Have you considered how the depression memes plaguing social media are affecting your physiological state?”

What is Depression?

According to Medical and Psychological websites – depression,…

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Yogic Significance of the Equinox

On the days of the equinox, the sun is in perfect alignment with the equator. It means the sun's influences upon the earth is in equilibrium. If we can align to the planetary equilibrium - it becomes easier for us to achieve yogic gifts.

On March 20-21, 2019 we experience an Equinox. On the days of the equinox – one in March and another in September – the sun is in perfect alignment with the equator. That means the sun’s influences upon the earth is in equilibrium. For living beings, this day is significant – for if we can align to this planetary equilibrium – it becomes easier to bring balance within our bodies.

Sun and…

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What are Peak Experiences?

What are Peak Experiences? Peak experiences are those moments during which we feel the highest levels of happiness, harmony and possibility. To discover how to achieve these experience - read on.

Peak experiences The psychologist Abraham Maslow labeled ‘peak experiences’ or PE’s as “those moments, lasting from seconds to minutes, during which we feel the highest levels of happiness, harmony and possibility.”

PE’s range from intense pleasure to almost ‘supernatural’ experiences of enhanced consciousness, These experiences feel different from and superior to normal experience.

Many…

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What is I-Yoga - Interoceptive Yoga?

What is I-Yoga – Interoceptive Yoga?

Interoceptive-Yoga or I-Yoga was developed by Dr Nitasha Buldeo. It is a simple 4 step yoga practice designed to deepen your body awareness. It is based on a comprehensive understanding of classical Hatha Yoga and scientific research in the field of interoception.

Interoception is a scientific term that means inner awareness. By fusing scientific understanding with the ancient practices of…

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What is Your Level of Yogic Awareness? The Kosha's

What is Your Level of Yogic Awareness? The Kosha’s

Ancient yogis had drawn a map to explore the deepest levels of consciousness which was used to guide their yoga journey. This map consists of the five layers of the human body that you have to navigate to gain enlightenment. The theory of five layers of awareness within our body was first presented in the early yogic texts, the Upanishads.  Fifteen centuries later Advaita Vedanta reformers…

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