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I walked into The Art of Living Retreat Center tucked away on the slopes of the gorgeous Blue Ridge mountains, with a nervous excitement. I had never been on a Silence Retreat before and I was curious about this one. And what unfolded in the following days felt like a trip to Heaven and back…the […]
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Findings from the neuroscientists at Harvard University on the effect of meditation on the brain astonished everyone. Just eight weeks of meditation visibly increase the gray matter in the brain in regions related to memory, empathy, sense of self and regulation of stress, as per the groundbreaking study led by Dr. Sara Lazar. Participants reported
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If there is a common thread across all religions and faiths of the world, it is the value they all ascribe to silence. Interestingly, even if you are an atheist, you will likely admit silence is a pretty darn good tool to have in the armor for mental clarity and reflection. If you are a
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What makes one of the most popular behavioral trends of late is the practice of going back to who we were as children, before we were shaped by life experiences—a state of purity, joy, and witness-consciousness. “The whole purpose of spiritual evolution is to return to one’s true nature which is like a child.” —Gurudev
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The beauty of winter lies in its stillness, how your senses become heightened by every little movement and sound in nature around this time of the year. Many species choose this time to hibernate, restore, and conserve their energies while we humans put on the layers and continue to socialize, connect, and spend time with
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“Ayurveda is the science of life that teaches us how to live in harmony with nature and the world around us.” – Dr Robert Svoboda During winter, the world withdraws to a long, dark season of dormancy. Some people thrive in such weather conditions, while others prefer warmer atmospheres. Ayurveda addresses these seasonal changes and
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With the holidays dawning upon you, it’s truly the season to be jolly! Often there is a lot of popular pressure to be happy in the holiday season but let’s be honest. It is not all hunky dory when you have to prep for endless cookouts, plan gifting and meet-ups, and handle the family feuds
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Cozy blankets and chunky sweaters. The scent of cinnamon and cloves in the air, which is very much aligned with the principles of Ayurveda in this season. And no more passes on those endless hot cocoa cups. Winter is here, which means people with vata prakruti – in other words, airy constitution – must take
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Waking up to a radiant, brimming healthy life is not a luxury anymore. It is something we all need, to be able to fulfill our aspirations, dreams, and potential and live out our best lives. And we all deserve it! The global humanitarian and spiritual master Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says, “ Health is
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