by Mayela Gonzalez, January, 2026 Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha Reverence to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and Lord of allauspicious beginnings. When we chant this mantra to Gaṇapati also known as Gaṇeśa the elephant headed God, it is believed that obstacles will be removed from our path, wisdom and success will be granted.That is why Gaṇeśa is the God of prosperity and new beginnings. He spent his early life on Mount Kailash, a sacred peak in the Himalayas, alongside

by Sharon Gannon | December, 2025 Pratyāhāra, the fifth limb of Patanjali’s eight limbs, is commonly described as ‘withdrawal’—to be able to withdraw your mind and senses from the external world. For many this has been interpreted as avoiding, ignoring or denying the senses. This interpretation has contributed to viewing the world in a negative way, as if it was the enemy of spirituality. I think this perspective has limited our consciousness, isolated us from nature, inhibi

by Jules Febre | November, 2025 sat-saṅgatve nissaṅgatmvam  nissaṅgatve nirmohatvam  nirmohatve niścala-tattvaṁ niśclala-tattve jīvanmuktiḥ bhaja govindaṁ bhaja govindaṁ bhaja govindaṁ mūḍhamate Good and virtuous company gives rise to non-attachment. From non-attachment comes freedom from delusion. With freedom from delusion, one feels the changeless reality.Experiencing that changeless reality, one attains liberation in this life. I-AM is the ocean of awareness. Realizing th