by Kara-Leah Grant I have been observing a pattern of mine in relationship for some fifteen years now. I first became aware of it in 2000, during a two and a half year relationship with a beautiful man that adored me. Despite becoming aware of it then, and seeing how destructive it was for our relationship, that same pattern deepened in my next relationship, from 2002 - 2004. That pattern of behaviour was part of the reason the end of this particular relationship tipped me over the edge into … [Read more...]
A young man, a desire to meditate, and India circa 1979
By guest author John Guthrie April 1979, Kundabodha, a Meditation hermitage in Sri Lanka. This young man had been travelling for some time. Having already begun to learn the disciplines of Hatha Yoga, he now had a burning desire to learn meditation. In particular Buddhist meditation had an appeal to him. What drugs could not do, then no doubt meditation would succeed. After all, in much of what he had read in those recent times, the authors wrote that the illusory nature of mind … [Read more...]
April 10 – 20: Mantra, Meditation and Reflection – Navaratri Retreat with Swami Muktidharma & Swami Muktimurti
Experience the power of mantra to clear the mind, enhance relaxation, and create an overall feeling of wellbeing at Anahata Yoga Retreat. It is said that during this 9 day period, an hour of spiritual practice (sadhana) is equal to 100 hours of spiritual practices any other time of the year. Participate in a powerful and transforming ancient sound tradition (nada yoga), and discover the harmonizing effect of sound vibrations on the body and mind. Experience the power of mantra to clear the … [Read more...]