"In the ancient science of Tantra, the human body is viewed as the most perfect instrument for the expression of consciousness, a...

The definition of yoga is often misunderstood. Yoga means union. It is not merely a mind-body connection as you may have been told in the...

“A quiet mind is all you need. All else will happen rightly, once your mind is quiet. As the sun on rising makes the world active, so...

“There are three types of disease: body disease, mind disease, and nervous system disease. When the mind is diseased, the whole body is...

For most people in the West, when they hear the word ‘Tantra’, it is strongly associated with sex. However, this is a major...

Repeating a mantra with or without a counting device is known as ‘japa’. It is a practice used by aspirants of all religions- Jews,...

"To a yogi, all yoga is bhoga, and all bhoga is yoga" - Peter Marchand While most people have heard of yoga, very few have heard of...

The teachings in this article are based on the teachings of Peter Marchand of Leela Yoga and his video, "The 7 Steps To Enlightenment...

As I am holding Warrior 2, activating my ujjayi breath, and attempting to practice pratyahara (sense withdrawal), Daddy Yankee and Camila...

As yoga continues to rise in popularity across the US, yoga practitioners are capitalizing on new and unique ways to combine yoga with an...

Samadhi (absorption) is a state beyond words and is the final step on Patanjali’s eightfold path. The word ‘samadhi’ is formed from three...

Why do people meditate? There is one simple answer: to bring more peace into their lives. We often say we want peace, but how do we get...

We live in a rushed society where multitasking amidst the chaos is the norm. Writing emails and answering phone calls, eating lunch while...

Picture this: you’re relaxing on the couch, totally immersed in the peace and quiet of the present moment. Suddenly, you receive a...

Pranayama, or breath control, is the fourth limb on the 8-limb path to enlightenment and acts as a vital bridge between the body and...

The 8 Limb Path: Asana. The third step on the path to enlightenment is asana. The word ‘asana’ literally means ‘seat’ and is the physical...

The moment we decide to incorporate a regular yoga practice into our lives, we open ourselves up to our higher power within- the Self. In...