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Karma Yoga Can Transform Us In Unexpected Ways

by Maria Kuzmiak 1 Comment
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In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna teaches Arjuna yoga. If you’re not familiar with the epic tale, check it out. One of the great things about Krishna’s yoga lessons is there’s a practice for everyone. Better yet, there are four—jnana yoga, bhakti yoga, karma yoga, and raja yoga. We may gravitate toward one, but they’re all … [Read more…]

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Self in Spirituality: What Is The Truth About Who We Are?

by Maria Kuzmiak 4 Comments
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I’ve always been curious about different spiritual points of view. Even though there are many, they seek similar things, like liberation from suffering, salvation or enlightenment, and choosing the right path through life. The self in spirituality — that is, the nature, importance and reality of the individual self— is one topic almost every spiritual … [Read more…]

Posted in: Mind, Body, Spirit, Yoga and Buddhism, Yoga and Western Religion, Yoga Circles Tagged: higher self, self

Basics of Buddhism: A Simple Intro For The Spiritually Curious

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Recently, I had the opportunity to learn the basics of Buddhism at the beautiful Dharmakaya Center For Wellbeing in Cragsmoor, New York.  Like any good yogi, I’ve explored Buddhism before, but what I knew about it was mostly some vocabulary words (like Nirvana, liberation, Noble Truths, and Eightfold Path) and meditation practices and philosophical ideas … [Read more…]

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Yoga and Buddhism: A Look At Buddhism’s Yogic Roots

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Yogis are often interested in Buddhism, especially in the West. After all, our yoga practice has roots in Eastern spirituality and is associated with a major Eastern religion (Hinduism). So, it makes sense that at some point, many of us begin to wonder about the connection between yoga and Buddhism. As a new yogi, I … [Read more…]

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