Tag: World Yoga Federation
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The Vivekananda Vibe: Unlocking the 4 Paths to Yoga Bliss
by Deva Hardeep Singh | Dharma Seeds Yoga Publishing© | May 14, 2024 New Book just published The Vivekananda Vibe: Unlocking the 4 Paths to Yoga Bliss Vivekananda’s emphasis on nirvikalpa samadhi was preceded by medieval yogic influences on Advaita Vedanta. In line with Advaita Vedanta texts like Dŗg-Dŗśya-Viveka (14th century) and Vedantasara (of Sadananda) (15th century), Vivekananda saw samadhi as a means to attain liberation. Vivekananda popularized…
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Straight from Swami Vivekananda’s mouth!
by Deva Hardeep Singh | Dharma Seeds Yoga Publishing© | May 13, 2024 New Book just published Straight from Swami Vivekananda’s mouth! Jnana Yoga (lit. ’The Yoga of Knowledge’) is a book of lectures by Swami Vivekananda as transcribed by Joseph Josiah Goodwin. The lectures were delivered mainly in New York and London. These lectures were recorded by Goodwin, a professional stenographer, who later…
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Swami Vivekananda soars with his book Raja Yoga
by Deva Hardeep Singh | Dharma Seeds Yoga Publishing© | May 12, 2024 New Book just published Swami Vivekananda soars with his book Raja Yoga At 2 a.m., I woke up and had to go to the bathroom. Even in the dark, I could see that I was urinating blood and blood clots. I knew this wasn’t normal and…
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The Inner Compass: Raja Yoga for Modern Seekers
by Deva Hardeep Singh | Dharma Seeds Yoga Publishing© | May 06, 2024 New Book just published for those income challenged, you can read the book here free: https://archive.org/details/raja-2024-2/Raja-2024-8.pdf The Inner Compass: Raja Yoga for Modern Seekers Forgiving Yourself One of my biggest struggles is self-forgiveness. While I have no trouble forgiving others, knowing it heals everyone involved, I…
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Starry Yoga Night
by Deva Hardeep Singh | Dharma Seeds Yoga Press© | June 25, 2024 | New Book just published Starry Yoga Night Last week, I traveled to the city for my youngest niece’s wedding. It was an artistic and creative event, filled with like-minded artists, and I felt right at home. My niece has found a young man who shares…
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Summer Yoga Summer Changes
by Deva Hardeep Singh | Dharma Seeds Yoga Press© | 16 April 2024 | New Book just published Summer Yoga Summer Changes April’s already hitting 87 degrees – summer’s coming! Time to shake things up with outdoor yoga. Our towns have so many beautiful parks – let’s gather together for some refreshing yoga sessions. Let this summer be about…
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Flip Your Perspective: Embracing Life’s Contradictions
by Deva Hardeep Singh | Dharma Seeds Yoga Press© | 15 April 2024 | New Book just published Flip Your Perspective: Embracing Life’s Contradictions Every morning, I wake up to this picture. My two service dogs get so excited when I say ‘Good morning!’ Luke, my bigger dog, also sees this when he wakes up. This is my daily…
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Mindful Hiccups
by Deva Hardeep Singh | Dharma Seeds Yoga Press© | 14 April 2024 | New Book just published Mindful Hiccups Life throws unexpected challenges, even when you’re on a spiritual path. Like everyone else, I have my own set of hurdles. I’m neurodivergent, gay, ability injured, post-traumatic stress injury, borderline personality injury. When these difficulties arise, I always have two choices: I…
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All my life’s a circle
by Deva Hardeep Singh | Dharma Seeds Yoga Press© | 11 April 2024 | New Book just published All my life’s a circle In 1977, when I was 16, I attended a Harry Chapin concert before a party at my parents’ country club. That concert changed my life forever. You see, I had already been volunteering with road crews…
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Questions of Life
by Deva Hardeep Singh | Dharma Seeds Yoga Press© | 10 April 2024 | New Book just published Questions of Life Vivekananda’s Raja Yoga delves into several fundamental questions of life. Here’s a breakdown of the key themes: The Nature of the Self: The Nature of Reality: The Path to Self-Realization: Additional Considerations: Raja Yoga presents these questions as…
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Medicine Wheel & Mindfulness
by Deva Hardeep Singh | Dharma Seeds Yoga Press© | 09 April 2024 | New Book just published Medicine Wheel & Mindfulness Here’s a breakdown of what medicine wheels are used for in Native American cultures and the issues surrounding their appropriation: Traditional Purposes of Medicine Wheels Important Considerations If you’re interested in learning more, here’s how to do…
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What is the Tree of Life and how does it apply to Yoga?
by Deva Hardeep Singh | Dharma Seeds Yoga Press© | 08 April 2024 | New Book just published What is the Tree of Life and how does it apply to Yoga? Here’s a breakdown of the Tree of Life and its connection to yoga: The Tree of Life: A Universal Symbol The Tree of Life in Yoga How to…
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The Wolf of Yoga Street
by Deva Hardeep Singh | Dharma Seeds Yoga Press© | 07 April 2024 | New Book just published The Wolf of Yoga Street Let’s be honest, I was never the Wall Street type. Yoga pants are way more forgiving than pinstriped suits, and no one yells at you for taking an unexpected Savasana break in the middle of a…
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Dream Yoga
by Deva Hardeep Singh | Dharma Seeds Yoga Press© | 06 April 2024 | New Book just published Dream Yoga While Swami Vivekananda’s Raja Yoga offers a comprehensive model of the mind and practices for its mastery, he doesn’t directly address the concept of “dream yoga” as a specific discipline. Here’s what we can glean about his potential views…
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Yoga and mindfulness hold ancient secrets. Discover a path to inner peace, clarity, and a sense of something far greater than yourself
by Deva Hardeep Singh | Dharma Seeds Yoga Press© | 05 April 2024 | New Book just published Yoga and mindfulness hold ancient secrets. Discover a path to inner peace, clarity, and a sense of something far greater than yourself” A breakdown of some of the “ancient secrets” that yoga and mindfulness practices reveal: The Mind-Body Connection Self-Awareness and…
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