by Crystal | Feb 17, 2011 | Mantra & Consciousness
“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...
by Crystal | Feb 17, 2011 | Mantra & Consciousness
“What to Do Now to Feel Better at 100” written by Jane E. Brody for the New York Times | Published on October 25, 2010 Many changes take place in physical abilities as we age. Try as I may, I simply can’t swim as fast at 69 as I did at 39, 49 or even 59....
by Crystal | Feb 17, 2011 | Mantra & Consciousness
“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...
by Kitzie | Feb 15, 2011 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Other Themes
Yesterday was Valentine’s Day, and so this week’s set was inspired by Love. There’s the “Radhe Suite” which tells the love story of Krishna & Radhe, and a chant by Shantala that sings of the Love that dwells within each of us. But my...
by Kitzie | Feb 8, 2011 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Other Themes
Several friends departing for vacation last week prompted me to coin my new motto: Kirtan Is My Mexico!. To take a mental vacation from your cell phone & computer, plug into the podcast and listen with intention. You and your mind will be transported away from the...
