David Brooks, the political commentator at The New York Times, has an interesting column today titled "Forecasting Fox" (March 22. 2013). His writing provokes broader thinking, whether there is agreement on his views or not. Today's column is not about a political viewpoint but about the ability to make better forecasts. What caught my attention... Continue Reading →
Dark Night of The Soul, Shivaratri, And Yoga Illuminated
Yoga studios around the world will be celebrating Maha Shivaratri on March 10, 2013. It will not be a religious event in numerous studios who have members of all faiths, but it will be an affirmation of the universal meaning of yoga--the communion of the little or individual self with the big Self or cosmic... Continue Reading →
Marrakech And Fez For Vegetarians
Travel is not normally a part of this blog, but hearing how vegetarians and Indians travelling to Morocco have a hard time with food, we thought we would share our positive experiences and suggestions. The secret to good eating lies in the home-style cooking of riads. The spices used are very similar to Indian cooking... Continue Reading →
Mahasri Yoga Partners With Whole Planet Foundation
Whole Planet Foundation is a private, non-profit organization established by Whole Foods Market. Its mission is poverty alleviation through micro-credit in communities that supply Whole Foods Market. Mahasri Yoga has found a perfect partner in Whole Planet Foundation to make a difference in the poor communities around the world. Yoga as a power of transformation... Continue Reading →
Yoga Nidra Helps Repressed Emotions And Hypertension
It is so difficult to let go of that which tortures us, to let go of our pain. Why do so many feed and nurture and grow the pain? Often, we do not even know the real cause of suffering in our lives as it is so deeply embedded. I see people clinging to the... Continue Reading →
What Type Of Hypertension Does Yoga Help?
Did you know that there are three types of hypertension? Even though it seems obvious to some extent once you read this, there is no distinction made by many doctors or studies. In The New York Times, "Keeping Blood Pressure Under Check" written by Jane E. Brody on January 28, 2013 we learn that there... Continue Reading →
Online Meanderings Lead To Message From Masters Site
My online meanderings are adventures in cyberspace that sometimes lead to unexpected treasures. And one meander in search of stories and parables lead to http://www.messagefrommasters.com. There is no information on who manages the site, or any contact information, but given that a lot of content is based on Osho's teachings it is probably an Osho-based... Continue Reading →
Harvard Healthbeat Skip Sit-Ups Echoes Dr. McGill
For years we were told that the "core muscle" was the ab and there was a great emphasis on working the muscle for a stronger back as well as a slimmer waistline. School gym teachers praised children who could do the most sit-ups and crunches in a minute. Many kids came home with painful backs.... Continue Reading →
Dark Night Of the Soul
Light is seen in the depth of darkness, not in the depth of bright light. The winter solstice is here--the shortest day and the longest night when the sun appears to have receded from the world. In the depths of darkness and cold, often hunger, before our modern conveniences, the yearning for light and warmth... Continue Reading →
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