The Five Koshas
According to yoga tradition, each of us houses five different bodies, each made of finer gradations of energy. Think of them like those Russian nesting dolls (matryoshka), with a smaller one inside of a larger one, and that larger one is inside one that is a bit larger, and so on. Rather than these bodies […]
About the writer: Dr. Michael Abramsky
Michael Abramsky PhD, ABPP is a licensed psychologist with 35 years of experience treating adolescents and adults for anxiety, depression and trauma. He is nationally Board Certified in both Clinical and Forensic psychology. Dr. Abramsky also has an MA in Comparative Religions, and has practiced and taught Buddhist Meditation for 25 years.
Breath and Spirit
In practicing yoga, we are always reminded to concentrate on our breath while we are performing asanas. I have studied meditative traditions linked to the world’s great religions, and most of them include ‘breathwork’ as part of the discipline. Why the focus on breathing as a necessary component of contemplative traditions? In Western religion, the […]
About the writer: Dr. Michael Abramsky
Michael Abramsky PhD, ABPP is a licensed psychologist with 35 years of experience treating adolescents and adults for anxiety, depression and trauma. He is nationally Board Certified in both Clinical and Forensic psychology. Dr. Abramsky also has an MA in Comparative Religions, and has practiced and taught Buddhist Meditation for 25 years.
A Journey of Awakening
The Age of Aquarius has dawned. We, as members of the human race, have moved through the trials, tests and triumphs of the Age of Pisces, and are now embracing the further challenges that evolution brings us in its eternal quest for perfection. These challenges that face us today are very real and may, at […]
About the writer: Chrissie Blaze
Chrissie is an astrologer, metaphysician and spiritual teacher. She is the author of eleven published books. Her websites are www.chrissieblaze. com and www.astrologycity.com
King Yoga: Realize Your Inner Potential Through the Path of Spiritual Service
By Richard Lawrence On January 23rd, 1919, a Cosmic Avatar was born upon the Earth. On May 8th, 1954, he was activated by his Master, The Master Aetherius. On July 12th, 1997, he departed this world leaving the greatest path to God for ordinary people to follow in these days. This path is practiced and […]
Mantra Yoga: The Sacred Science of Sound
If you do not yet have mantra as part of your personal and spiritual development, you should consider it. Not only is the chanting of sacred mantras a beautiful and harmonious practice, but one that can bring an inspired shift in consciousness and bring you great personal joy. If you are already a mantra yoga […]
About the writer: Chrissie Blaze
Chrissie is an astrologer, metaphysician and spiritual teacher. She is the author of eleven published books. Her websites are www.chrissieblaze. com and www.astrologycity.com
GODDESSES UNITE: Announcing the 2017 I AM Goddess Yoga Challenge
GODDESSES UNITE: Announcing the 2017 I AM Goddess Yoga Challenge West End Yoga will be offering a 7 Week #IAMGoddess Yoga Challenge ,with classes every Sunday for 7 Sundays, beginning January 1, 2017 from 11:15A-12:15PM and ending February 12, 2017. The concept is seven goddesses are presented each week and explore the different stories + […]
Yoga, for Well-being and Healing
Yoga, for Well-being and Healing By Leah Slagenwhite Today, I am simply giving voice to something we all know: the reality of our experience here on this planet can be difficult to bear. Doesn’t it come as a relief, in some ways, to know that others also have difficulty bearing life? Human beings are tender […]