We have the the freedom to give our attention to anything. We need to take it away from the constant stream of thoughts that bombard us.
The chakras correspond to energy meridians situated in the body. Eastern medicine tells us that flow of energy or ‘Prana’ around these…
According to Advaita Vedanta philosophy, spiritual practice consists of three components that ultimately lead to self realisation.
This week, Interaxon (Toronto, Canada) released their third iteration of the popular portable wearable brain wave sensor Muse. Muse 2 now…
This rather evocative hand gesture is a little known ‘mudra’ or hand position used in yoga and meditation called the ‘Shield of…
Andrew Newberg M.D. is an American Neuroscientist and Director of Research at the Myrna Brind Center for Integrative Medicine at the…
Introduction Surgeons are in a unique and privileged position. We are permitted, legally permitted, to inflict pain. Our patients ask us…
The name ‘Metta’ comes from the Pali (the language of the Buddha) for Loving-Kindness. It is considered to be one of the most powerful…
This article discusses Yoga Nidra or Yogic Sleep, finding the subtle state between waking and sleep, and staying there and medical benefits.