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A Peep into the Master's Mind

An interview with Dr Jayadeva, conducted in the year 2000

Every Activity Is Yoga

If we focus on the work instead of the results, it becomes yoga From a Parisamvada by Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra

Simple is Difficult

The very final point cannot be anything but simple, one without a second

Yoga Relief for Nasal Polyps

Two remedies for nasal polyps which can be a major irritant

The Spiritual Lighthouse of The Yoga Institutex

Beginning with Isvarpranidhana, Patanjali leaves it all to the individual to select any preliminary conditioning process (Ek Tattva Abhyasa) that he may himself desire, according to his own choice. What is essential, however, is that it should so completely engage his Chitta that he becomes steady, and remains so.

Popped and Stir Fried Sorghum or Dhaani

A recipe that takes advantage of the benefits of jowar

Get involved

There is a story of a great Indian saint, Narayan Guru. One day, as he was chopping wood, a man came up to him and said, “Sir, I want to learn about spirituality.”

Kriya Yoga

A look at the obstacles to self-realization

Encounters With The Soul: Ramana Maharshi Graces Our Home

Strange, that the first time I heard about Ramana Maharshi was from a policeman of Santander, Spain, my student, Antonio Portoles.

Do your Duty...

But do it thoughtfully after understanding how and why it should be done

Connecting with Yoga

A brief introduction to the building blocks of yoga

Study And Training Of Emotions

Emotions can play havoc with our lives but one can learn to manage them

The Transition

Yoga can help deal with the changes a young girl goes through'.

THE SPEAKING KAILASH TREE

Decades have gone by since The Yoga Institute and I, a Kailash tree, were born. Nurtured with the same love and care, Shri Yogendraji showed us the morn.

Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana

Always keep God with you, Dr Jayadeva used to say. This great text can help you do that

Kleshas are the Hindrance

There are five Kleshas and they have to be removed in order to attain Samadhi From a Parisamvada by Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra

Because I am Worth It

We often stand in the way of our own happiness

Abhinivesha

Abhinivesha, one of the five Kleshas, is the fear of losing one’s name, one’s reputation, one’s life

A Sri Lankan Recipe

Spinach is rich in vitamins and mineral, and promotes healthy digestion

How Do Mystics Behave?

The mystic is not interested in miracles; he is merely interested in his spiritual growth.

Woman, Heal Thyself

No woman should overlook the right kind of food in order to look slim

The Yoga Sutrasof Patanjali – A Perspective Dr. Hansaji in Parisamvada

Only Change Is Constant - A meditation on the nature of change

The Virtue of Forgiveness

Forgiveness benefits the forgiver more than anyone else

The Three Gunas– Sattva, Rajas, Tamas

One should make attempts to stay in the Sattvik state.

The Assassin Who Came to Kill Me

In this light-hearted piece, the writer imagines how yoga could bring peace to a nation

Rhythm Of Rituals

Devdutt Pattanaik contrasts linear stories with circular rituals and the effect they have on us

Intelligence

An article on the attainment of the fixed intellect concentrated on God

Every Child Is Unique

Parents should be aware of their children’s talents and encourage them instead of driving them into areas they may not be interested in

A Balanced Mind

Yamas are meant to help us understand our own personality

Can One Get Too Happy?

Around 40 years back, a German doctor held a lecture on TCM, i.e. Traditional Chinese Medicine, which he had studied in China.