What’s A Kosha?

Everything you've ever wanted to know about the subtle bodies. This is interesting reading if you do any kind of spiritual practice. Getting to Know You Explore the layers of your body and soul to find your inner core of goodness. By Sally Kempton/Yoga Journal I was 21 years old the first time I asked myself the question, "Who am I?" I'd just graduated from college and by sheer luck had managed to get a job writing for a...

Meditation: A Key to Happiness

"How to Be Happy" written by Justine van der Leun for AOL Health | Published on September 29, 2010 Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard claims you can practice your way to happiness, and he should know: After MRI scans showed that he experienced extreme levels of positive emotions and few negative ones, he became known as "the happiest man in the world." Trained as a cell biologist in France, Ricard moved to the Himalayas in 1972 to...

Checking Your Heart Chakra

"Please Meditate: Check Your Heart Chakra" written by Olivia Rosewood for the Huffington Post | Published February 17, 2011 In yogic meditation practices the heart chakra is called, "anahata." Anahata is translated from the ancient Sanksrit to mean unstruck, or in other words, unhurt or unbeaten. It is a very simple translation, and yet at the same time, complex and rich in meaning. The symbolism of the heart chakra is very...