by Nischala Joy Devi.December 7, 2013. Before we begin to formulate a word or even a thought, a feeling is experienced that stems from a vibration. This vibration that triggers the feeling is then translated into a thought, a thought to a word, a word to writing—a...
by Nischala Joy Devi. October 3, 2013. In ancient Egypt, after death, the heart was removed from the body to be measured against the weight of a feather. If the heart was found to be heavier than the feather's weight, the person was considered not ready for admission...
by Nischala Joy Devi.September 14, 2013. Asteya: Abiding in generosity and honesty, material and spiritual prosperity is bestowed.-The Yoga Sutras This wonderful teaching from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, Asteya, is one of the ethical teachings of yoga. Asteya encompasses...
by Nischala Joy Devi. August 31, 2013 Embracing reverence and love for all (Ahimsa), we experience oneness. Yoga Sutra II:35 Most often this exalted virtue of Ahimsa is translated simply as "non-harming" or even "nonviolence." Again, we visit the idea of placing a...
by Nischala Joy Devi.July 30, 2013. There are five veils, kleshas, that cover the light of the Divine Self, obscuring it from recognition. When we become aware of them, the veils dissolve one by one, and the Divine Light within is seen again. Dissolving the five...
by Nischala Joy Devi.June 19, 2013. Women are graced with what is often referred to as the "womb heart." It relates to the "beating heart" through intuition and feelings. This legacy of love is so powerful that it is able to sustain a new life. The beating heart and...
by Nischala Joy Devi.March 14, 2013. Our story as women is filled with seers, healers, and visionaries who formed an integral part of society. But most of them were not scholars or intellectuals; they were mostly unassuming people, living ordinary lives while...
by Nischala Joy Devi. February 19, 2013. For growing numbers of harried Americans, a single step into a yoga class begins a transformative journey into the vast world that unites body, mind, and spirit. The physical part of yoga practice has become a gateway to the...