In essence, a mantra is a sacred utterance that harnesses sound energy. It is the utterance of words or sounds with meditative concentration through repetition. The words themselves are an instrument of the mind. In each, powerful psychological and/or spiritual vibrations offer passage to enter a deep meditative state. InContinue Reading
The purpose of pursuing deeper reflection is to take something that you do regularly, and re- fine it. You already have the skills. Together, we’re just going to make a few tweaks. Mindfulness and meditation are the building blocks that steer your brain and focus your atten- tion. They are aContinue Reading
Pranayama is the practice of controlling the breath. Mindfully, yogi’s manipulate the breath as a means of harnessing life-force. Without breathing, we cease to live. As the 4th limb of yoga, breathwork is seen as a fundamental stand-alone practice. The energy and vitality of life come directly from our qualityContinue Reading
Nearly every situation that you encounter in life can be improved or destroyed if you aren’t keeping proper perspective. The attitude with which you greet life, greets you back. It’s more than our viewpoint; it’s the lens through which we interpret everything that happens. When everything is awesome, or ifContinue Reading
Arguments over nature vs nurture is an ongoing psychological debate. All I know is that for better or worse, each plays a significant part in the life experience. To reach our potential, our best bet lies in considering both. One is fixed, the other is flexible, but it’s what weContinue Reading