Lambs Without Lions
Prem Prakash
A friend of mine recently returned from a yoga class dissatisfied. When I asked her why she didn’t care for the class, she replied that
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Sri Maha-Mrityunjaya Mantra
Prem Prakash
The Maha-Mrityunjaya mantra is a powerful tool for healing and overcoming fear. During this time of stress and uncertainty, this mantra can help one sustain
“The Garland of Waves of Divine Consciousness”
Prem Prakash
The Brahmajñānāvalīmālā, “The Garland of Waves of Divine Consciousness,” is a text composed by Shankara, perhaps the foremost exponent of the non-dual vision of the
Value
Prem Prakash
On Maha Shivaratri, “The Great Night of Shiva,” yogis stay awake all night chanting in order to invoke and evoke divine compassion. We have honored
“Discipline Isn’t Enough”
Prem Prakash
A guy goes to a psychiatrist to help him deal with some emotional problems. The doctor shows the patient several Rorschach prints, splotches of ink
Arise, Awake, Walk the Authentic Path
Prem Prakash
It was easy to be friends with Jack and Kathy. Just married, they had recently moved to Vermont, along with their two playful dogs. They
Seven Steps to Wisdom
Prem Prakash
Imagine you wake up one night and your barn is on fire. You jump out of bed and race to your shed where you have
Pride Asana
Prem Prakash
There are many, many yoga asanas (postures) which we can explore. I have heard it said that there are some 840,000. Most of us do
Ananda Shakti
Prem Prakash
The first time I led a kirtan in New York City was quite a heady trip for me. The hosting yoga center advertised the event
Experiences With Yogis and Lessons Learned: Part 2
Prem Prakash
I have been reluctant to write about my personal experiences for this newsletter. I want this to be about yoga, not about me. In the
