After my mom passed, my sister became the keeper of the family photos, drawings and such. Now whenever I visit my sister Jen’s home, I feel like I’m simultaneously stepping back and forward in time. Her home, for me, is a shrine of sorts to our mom. I recognize almost every object there that is
Inspiration
Balance is Closer Than You Think
By Manorama In the Devi-Mahatmyam, the Devi, goddess, is called into being by the grace of gods for the protection of the world. Her birth is unique, in that her form derives from each of the god who directs his respective light from his core to a single meeting place. It’s at that
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Sanskrit & Mantra
Ahiṃsā The Law of Harmony
In the definitive yogic text, the Yoga Sutra, Patanjali shares several elements that an aspiring Yogini needs to become aware of and work with. Early on in the text, he offers the definition of yoga, what happens when the definition occurs and what happens when you don’t experience the union, as well as many other
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Sanskrit & Mantra
Abhyāsa
The Power of Practice By Manorama A primary principle in expanding your yogic development is Abhyāsa. In Sanskrit, the word Abhyāsa means practice. Yoga teachers remind their students again and again “To stay with it,” “Get on the mat” or “Open the books” and spend time honing yogic discipline through practice. The teacher knows it