After a devastating natural disaster compounded an already dire situation in the Western Hemispheres poorest nation, Yogis all over the country are reaching out to provide assistance. Many are in the form of donation based classes meant to raise funds and awareness, and some are utilizing more creative ways like collecting used Yoga mats with the plan of sharing yoga with the victims of this tragic occurrence.
I am always uplifted by the eagerness and willingness of yogis to jump in during times of crisis and do anything and everything to lend a hand. So many yogis are driven, not by the analytical and often cynical mind, but by the compassionate depth of their hearts. For anyone on a truly spiritual path, I believe it is hard to sit idly by and observe the suffering of others without feeling compelled to help. Continue reading…
20 Feb
Posted by: admin in: Yoga Chamber
What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar Disorder is a psychiatric illness characterized by a mood disorder. It is also known as manic depression.
People suffering from Bipolar Disorder fluctuate between extreme mood swings. They alternate between two extreme moods – extreme sadness (depression) and euphoric happiness (mania). These occur in cycles, and in between these mood swings, they usually have a normal life.
Bipolar disorder symptoms: Depression and mania are the two opposite and alternate episodes that occur in bipolar disorder.
Depression: The depressive episodes usually last longer and occur more frequently than manic ones. Continue reading…
1. Use Devices and Technology to Save You Time:
One of the biggest advantages of technology is that it can save you time and having free time for self inquiry and self study is an important aspect of the journey to spiritual awakening.
I have written about this topic before in the Spiritual Story, Money Money Money Mantra and Path to Enlightenment, so you can head over there for more on this important topic.
Essentially, what you want to do, is see what mundane tasks are chewing up your time and see if you can find technology to offload these to. Some everyday examples are…
2. Me
You’ve heard the saying “necessity is the mother of invention,” right? Since I’m trying to rest a sore shoulder, I’ve turned my daily stretch routine into a hip-opening, hamstring-stretching workshop. Try out this sequence when you want to work on your legs for awhile.