On demons
The divergence between traditional accounts of demons and modern psychological explanations often appears stark. Where Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, or shamanic traditions speak of hostile beings, unseen forces, or karmic afflictions, […]
The nervous system, prana and personality change
Our nervous system is your body’s command center. It’s made up of your brain, spinal cord and nerves. Your nervous system works by sending messages, or electrical signals, between your […]
Suffering = pain + resistance
One of the yogic aims to obliterate suffering. The english word “suffering” is a translation of the Sanskrit word “dukkha”. This translation is somewhat inept. The sanskrit dukkha essential refers […]
Atman = Brahman, the fundamental yogic thesis
Yoga, as a philosophy and practice, is based on the thesis that atman and brahman are identical. The sole aim of yoga is to facilitate an experience wherein this can […]