Your Choices Matter That’s the title of one of the chapters in “From the Boxing Ring to the Ashram: Wisdom for Mind, Body and Spirit.” My self-help book features time-honored wisdom, with simple steps to living life to its fullest, from 12 of my teachers on four continents. One is Chaitanya Charan Das, a Vaishnav […]
“Love is inherent within everyone. It is our essence.” — His Holiness Radhanath Swami And that includes self-love, which for many, isn’t that easy. That’s why I created my First Love Yourself (FLY) workshops many years ago. This week, I head to Reston, Virginia to share my signature session with fellow certified yoga therapists from […]
Reginald Hubbard is on the 2023 Bhakti Fest agenda. We met years ago. Reggie was a big wig for an even bigger wig. I managed media relations for a major national civil rights convention attracting 10,000 people. In 2022, I found Reggie at an online yoga retreat, and my respect for him soared. Working in […]
“Both science and spirituality are exploring the nature of reality. The key difference between science and spirituality is their domain of inquiry, and consciousness is the playground in which thoughts come and go,” says Chaitanya Charan Das. Also known as the Spiritual Scientist, Chaitanya studied engineering at the top schools in India. He attributes his […]
When I was a kid, I was afraid of the bogeyman. He apparently enjoyed floating around my bedroom—but only when the lights were off. In college, like many suddenly independent young adults, I was fearless. I lived in foreign lands. But, I spent more time exploring my host countries than reading textbooks. There was one […]
Born on February 14, people refer to me as a Valentine’s Day baby. That holiday doesn’t thrill me. I prefer the Latin American celebration: el día del amor y la amistad (the day of love and friendship). Not a fan of Hallmark greeting card observances, I encourage honoring loved ones, and oneself, every day through […]
Como terapeuta profesional de yoga, tengo una afinidad para las enseñanzas de la práctica kundalini la cual pueda tener resultados sanadores. Por eso, cuando enseño clases de yoga me es muy común agregar elementos del yoga estilo kundalini que se hizo popular un maestro sikh (sij). Frecuentemente, guío sesiones enteras de acuerdo a las técnicas […]
A spiritual leader taught me the path of meditation, which leads to enlightenment, and opens up your intuitive abilities. For me, that means listening to my heart rather than my analytical brain. The following is an example of a brilliant, but seemingly illogical, decision of visionary, and activist, His Holiness Radhanath Swami, triggered by his […]
Why visit Vrindavan? Again? Linguists say people need to hear a word repeatedly before it’s secured in the brain. That’s why I’m returning to one of the holiest historical cities in India: Vrindavan. Despite all the note-taking during my first visit, I need a refresher course. I don’t want to skim the surface. I want […]
Stop Running Thich Nhat Hanh, in his book, “Como Andar,” (How to Walk) talks about how people are constantly running from one place to another. Running is a bad habit, he says. We need to stop running after things and recognize that all we need is here. Right before us. Instead of running after things […]
My mantras for today: Walking is my meditation. Walking Takes You Inward My affirmations for today: My mind and soul are at ease, and thereby open to soak up the beauty inside this world. Walking is my convening with nature. Walking detaches me from any worries. It is my nature boost. And my mental rest. Mindful Walking […]
Many years ago, I spent time at an ashram. In one morning circle time, people shared their personal goals. Of course, we were not talking about landing a great job, buying an electric car, or finding the perfect partner. This was about growth from within. Several mentioned they wanted to be living in the present. […]