Transforming Grief

November 29, 2020 is a date etched in my brain as the day my life changed forever. My husband, who had been by my side for 27 years, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 50.

Where Attention Goes, Energy Flows!

SRIRAM RAGHAVENDRAN remembers a childhood incident that helped him understand how we perceive pain and suffering, and how we can unlock our potential.

Aging Gracefully

SHANTHI VENKAT is a physical therapist based in the United States. Here, she details how a deeply personal experience as a caregiver pushed her to reflect on the stigma around aging and her own professional work, and the easy steps we can take to prepare ourselves for growing older.

CREATIVITY

Creativity is the way I share my soul with the world.

Ground Yourself

DAAJI invites you to start the year with two simple grounding exercises that will bring you both focus and joy as 2024 dawns.

Why Wake the Witch? Every Hour of SLEEP counts

STANISLAS LAJUGIE offers us some very clear research on sleep hygiene, explains why it's important to get a restful night's sleep, and definitely convinces us that it's not a good idea to miss a few hours.

The World Shifts When You Shift

HEATHER MASON is the Founder and Director of The Minded Institute, a professional yoga therapy training organization. She is also the recipient of four master's degrees. She is interviewed by RUBY CARMEN on the simplicity and strength of coming back to the mind, body, and spirit through yoga, and how her own yoga practice has changed her life.

That Ol' Devil Competition

NOELLE STERNE tackles the most uncomfortable of emotions, envy and jealousy, and how competition with others can either cripple us or force us to try a more positive and enlightened approach.

The Diverse Faces of the buddha

JOSH BULRISS is the professional photographer behind The Buddha Project, an initiative capturing unique Buddha imagery across the world. In this photo essay, Josh maps out Buddha’s influence in history, spirituality, art, and culture, a testament to the universality of Buddhism.

THE KITE OF AFFECTION

This is a story by MUNSHI PREMCHAND (1880-1936) about two brothers. Munshi was one of the most popular writers and social activists of India, who wrote poignant stories about the exploitation of the vulnerable and of disadvantaged communities. SARA BUBBER has translated the story from Hindi into English and added an activity to go with it.

Back to Basics

ELIZABETH DENLEY explores the idea of back to basics, and in the process offers some simple ways to support the fundamental rights of everyone on planet Earth.

THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION

SAT BIR SINGH KHALSA, Ph.D. has been an instructor of Kundalini Yoga since 1973, and conducted research on yoga since 2001 on insomnia, chronic stress, anxiety-related disorders, and in workplace and public school settings. He works with the International Association of Yoga Therapists as scientific director for the annual Symposium on Yoga Research and as editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy. He is medical editor of the Harvard Medical School Special Report Introduction to Yoga, and chief editor of the medical textbook The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care. He is interviewed by VICTOR KANNAN of Heartfulness Institute about the intersection of yoga and well-being.

Solving Problems

DR ICHAK ADIZES experiments with exposure therapy, facing his shadows, and learning how to tackle the negative habits he wants to change and the problems he wants to solve.

How Can One Person Make a Difference

ERIN SHULTZ shares the experiment she has been doing to create a more sustainable lifestyle. It involves small, manageable changes that still make a difference, especially once they become everyday habits.

The Heart Can Do Amazing Things

MICHAEL H. RICHARDSON explores the idea of caring both caring \"about\" and caring \"for\" people and things. He challenges us to look to the heart for the solutions to both our own personal issues and also the big questions facing humanity today.

A Child's Destiny

ANISH DAVE reflects on parenting, and how the responsibility of a parent is to lay the foundation for their children to carve their own destiny.

Yearly Horoscope Predictions for 2024

It's time to step into 2024! Are you wondering -what's ahead? The year 2024 is anticipated to be quieter than preceding years due to a decrease in astral tension.

Remembrance Made Simple

DAAJI explains a simple way to bring the states of consciousness received in meditation into daily life, creating a state of inner remembrance, which eventually becomes constant remembrance.

Innovation and Talent

DR. ICHAK ADIZES explores the benefits of mutual trust and respect in creating a conducive environment at work for encouraging innovation and retaining talented employees.

ETERNAL JOURNEY

PIERRE RAVAN is interviewed by ELIZABETH DENLEY about the launch of his new brand, Eternal Journey, starting with 3 exquisite perfumes designed to keep you in tune with the natural rhythms of the day.

Skin Health

DR. PRASAD VELUTHANAR shares some simple Ayurvedic tips for beautiful skin, focusing on the oils and herbs Ayurveda uses to promote healthy skin.

Accept Yourself and Others

DAAJI explores the challenging topic of acceptance for ourselves, others, and situations. He offers us 3 simple practices to develop the habit.

Indigenous and Indoor Plants in Biophilia

SRAVAN BANDA is an architect with a strong awareness of Nature and its role in building. He shares some thoughts on the importance of indigenous plants and local biodiversity in creating designs and environments, and the benefits of indoor plants.

Access Your Full Potential 6 Questions with TANYA MANIKTALA

TANYA MANIKTALA is an award-winning Indian actress. We asked Tanya about the people, places, and things that help her feel grounded in herself.

How the Buddha Brought Us Together

JOSH BULRISS is a traveling photographer. Before heading to Thailand for the Buddha Project, he had no idea that he would find a soulmate for his travels. This is the story of Josh and Tara, entwined with photography and the Buddha.

From Period Poverty to Period Dignity

ISHU SHIVA is revolutionizing daily life for many women in India by giving them access to menstrual health using safe and sustainable practices and products. KARISHMA DESAI interviews Ishu about how she is removing the stigma around menstruation, is liberating women from taboos, and is promoting healthy practices.

How Does Meditation Help?

ROSALIND PEARMAIN explores the reasons we meditate, and how they evolve over time. As we expand our awareness, we move from the mundane to the sublime, and experience more of our humanity and our inner Being.

Inner Flowering

ACHARYA SHREE VARMA comes from a lineage of Ayurvedic doctors who have been practicing for over four centuries. In part 2 of an interview by MARION MARCEAU from the Heartfulness Yoga Academy, he goes into more depth about the Ayurvedic approach to mental health.

Remembrance

KALYANI ADUSUMILLI shares her personal experiences of remembrance, and the relationship between the past and the present. Through some painful experiences, she has learned how to have a positive focus, and not remain trapped in the past.

MENTAL WELL-BEING AND AYURVEDA

ACHARYA SHREE VARMA, also known as DR. KRISHNA VARMA, comes from a lineage of Ayurvedic doctors who have been practicing for over four centuries. With a vision to share this wisdom with the wider humanity, he founded the Shree Varma Organization in 2001. Here, he is interviewed by MARION MARCEAU from the Heartfulness Yoga Academy about the Ayurvedic approach to mental health.