Nina writes-I am concerned about the effect Bikram Yoga has on people. I used to date someone close to Bikram and got to know the motivation and results behind Bikram’s empire. The emphasis on the physical, with the military style … Continue reading →

The fluctuation of sleep is based on a belief in non-existence. During deep sleep there are no thoughts just nothingness and void. Other thoughts are experienced during dream state but not during deep sleep. According to the sage Patanjali there … Continue reading →

Conceptualization is the result of knowledge acquired from thinking of things of no real substance. Conceptualization is the thoughts and ideas which we think about when we daydream or have abstract thinking. This is spontaneous and is not affected by outer stimulants such as objects or people. This … Continue reading →

Watching our thoughts. Now most of the time we are not very aware of what we are letting into our mind. Because thoughts are not seen or physical and in this moment in time we are all very attached to … Continue reading →

Today is my last day in India and it is off back west to what ever awaits me there. Looking back on a few weeks here I see many changes have taken place in my mind and beyond. Some of these I … Continue reading →

I can’t put this book ‘Autobiography of a Yogi’ down for more than a minute. I read or half read it a hundred years ago (or so) and understood a little and got distracted then left it behind somewhere. It … Continue reading →