The sacred teachings of the ancient Aztec people are by no means lost, rather they are very much alive and just slightly hidden away in the small towns and countryside of Mexico. And thank goodness for them — our modern lives are lacking in these kinds of spiritual practices that bring back the balance to… Continue reading
What is the difference? A pilgrimage can be defined as a ‘long journey or search’. But the word ‘pilgrimage’ can denote even more: yes, something beyond the physical journey itself. A true pilgrimage is a journey to a holy, sacred place. Finding the right path to a meaningful pilgrimage is an important factor. Part of… Continue reading
Last post I mentioned our upcoming trip to India. For both experienced yogis or the newcomer to the practice of yoga, this trip is sure to be a restorative, beautiful experience. I wanted to share a little a daily dose of healing energy that our tour leader, Padma, offers by way of her daily television series,… Continue reading
A big obstacle to maintaining a state of joy in life are the worries and concerns of everyday living. There is a lot to face up against. Sometimes we can’t make situations go away. But inner joy leads to outer joy. Joy is not in the absence of problems, rather, joy is present when we… Continue reading
It’s not easy to grow spiritually in this world, when everything around us is based upon physicality—appearance, having a nice home, money, status, material goods. We’ve been programmed to some extent by the culture that we have grown up around. It formed in us some good values, but maturity gives us the opportunity to rise… Continue reading