Prana — meditation

The pathless path of awakening is filled with obstacles, all of which are essentially products of the mind attempting to solidify itself as our real identity.As you begin to practice presence, meditation, or self-observation, or if you already have practiced for some time, you will notice that illusory thoughts constantly try to pull us away from our silent, peaceful awareness.This is actually an egoic reaction to the awakening process. It is a reaction that tries to deviate us away from the process of awakening.💜On one level, you are deeply attracted to the spiritual instinct, and what is attracted to it...

Whether you’re just starting a meditation practice or you're an advanced practitioner, mala beads are a great tool to help focus your attention. Mala beads have been used in many meditation traditions for thousands of years. They provide something tactile to come back to when your mind starts to wander. (Which happens to everyone!) Rolling the beads through your fingers is a physical way to direct your energy and attention. It’s a gentle reminder every few seconds to reground and refocus. Here are some simple ‘how to’ steps for incorporating mala beads into your meditation practice:  If this is your first...

Prana in Sanskrit means VITAL LIFE FORCE. Prana is the universal principle of energy or force. It is the sum total of all energy that is manifest in the universe, all the forces in nature and powers which are hidden in men and which lie everywhere around us.  Understanding what prana is and how it works is like being given a key that can unlock new improved levels of health and wellbeing—on the inside and out. We Are More Than the Physical Body Our outermost layer, the physical body, is what we tend to associate with most because it’s tangible—we can...

What exactly is a mala? Once associated with Tibetan Monks, mala beads are now frequently seen around the necks and wrist of yogis. What exactly are mala beads?  A mala is a necklace which is used as a tool to aid in meditation or prayer. Where did they come from? Many cultures use prayer beads, rosaries or worry beads as part of their spiritual practice. It is said that the ancient Rishis of India first used mala beads as a way to help focus their distracted “monkey minds” during meditation. This tradition then spread out from Hindu and Buddhist cultures into...