When Vrinda Sheth was 18 years old, an opportunity fell into her lap. Most would have run the other way. Or laughed it off. She toughened up to the challenge. She spent the next 15 years honing her talents, as part of an homage to the goddess Sita. This week, the object of her immense dedication […]
Dr. Dream led an ordinary life. He worked in marketing. Wore a tie. Jumped into web development. Followed a normal routine. Even had a conventional name — Mark Peebler. Then, he said goodbye. To it all. Dr. Dream as a Healer Today, he lives out of a 26-foot RV. He’s in a different city, on average, […]
Recently, I had to heal from a bad dog bite, and deep second-degree burn. My daily yoga practice was placed on hold for nearly two months, as I tapped into other modes of yoga needed. As a result, I chanted for almost three hours a day. Mostly, the Ra Ma Da Sa kundalini healing mantra, including […]
Aside from my life as a yoga therapist, I’ve worked my entire adult life in the Public Relations industry. I think I’m pretty chill. However, I just read that Public Relations is ranked the sixth most stressful profession. Furthermore, event planning (part of PR) is number five. But hey, it’s not as bad as being in the […]
Music or chanting is integral to all cultures. In traditional societies, chanting (like in Bhakti Yoga) is often a part of a healing ceremony. Yet, in today’s world, too few of us practice chanting. Fortunately, for those of us that do, we recognize its healing benefits. Sean Johnson is a yoga studio owner in New Orleans. […]
“When you expect things, you are never happy,” says Radhanath Swami, author of The Journey Within. Yoga teaches us to live in the present. Don’t worry about the future, or dwell on the past. Be content. Why is there so much arrogance and hate…in the name of religion?— Radhanath Swami Radhanath Swami was raised in […]
Chant4Change is a non-partisan, non-sectarian grassroots volunteer-based rally cry to uplift our nation, and put a halt to racism and terrorism. Chant4Change is uniting people of diverse backgrounds and beliefs through song, Saturday, October 8, 30 days prior to the presidential elections. Free, and open to the public, people from all political and religious beliefs […]
Many Songs, One Voice Last October marked the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March. The event, which took place at the Mall in Washington, D.C., was inspired to bring about spiritual renewal and empowerment. Organized by the Nation of Islam, an estimated 1.7 million Black men registered to vote as a result of the […]
“I am who I am and that is that.” Spiritual Journeys to the Rescue. GuruGanesha Singh and Seal repeat that mantra in a song on one of my yoga playlists. I am who I am, in great part, due to my long-distance life experiences and spiritual journeys. Travel can be life-changing. There’s nothing wrong with […]
I had my eyes set on visiting India long before I hopscotched around the globe for a life-changing adventure. I hate a/c. I love veggie street food. Malasana (garland) is one of my favorite yoga poses. So, I’m cool hanging low on a squat toilet. But, you’re not me. Visiting India, distant geographically and culturally, can be […]
Last year, I wrote about people I know that lead transformational trips to India. There wasn’t one that didn’t inspire me to take another spiritual journey to India. It’s been five years since I traipsed solo through Southern India for a month. I took one roller board and a small red backpack. Being the indie gypsy type, I arranged everything […]
In the book “The Journey Home,” Radhanath Swami chronicles his wilder-than-fiction true adventures backpacking through Europe. On summer break from his first year in college, the Jewish kid from the Chicago suburbs ends up penniless. With his soul as empty as his pockets, he seeks spiritual sustenance. In the fairy book ending, he hits the […]