by Jivamukti Web Editor | May 26, 2012 | General
Acknowledgment that God/Self-realization is the goal of all yoga practices; can be expressed through chanting, the setting of a high intention for the practice or other devotional practices.
by Jivamukti Web Editor | May 26, 2012 | General
Study of the ancient yogic teachings, including Sanskrit chanting, drawn from the Focus of the Month to the extent possible.
by Jivamukti Web Editor | May 26, 2012 | General
The development of a sound body and mind through deep listening; can be incorporated in a class using recorded music, spoken word, silence or even the teacher’s voice.
by Jivamukti Web Editor | May 25, 2012 | General
I am at home in the entire universe. — Swami Nirmalananda Whatever spiritual practice we are engaged in, it must address the environmental issues that our planet faces, or else our practice is irrelevant. The yogi strives to live in harmony with nature and to perceive...
by Jivamukti Web Editor | May 24, 2012 | General
The fork can be an instrument of world peace or a weapon of mass destruction. If we ourselves want to be happy and free, then how can we attain that goal if we cause others unhappiness or deprive them of their freedom…or their lives? Animals that we raise for food are...
by David Life | Oct 14, 2005 | General
Maybe if you don’t mind we could start with a few minutes of silence. Just a quiet meditation. Sit straight for one or two minutes. Just to begin to see your way through the clutter that might be there and allow some spaciousness to come. Let’s OM first....
