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The Power of Intention & Thought by Sri Swami Satchidananda

You are what you think. You can make yourself by thinking the right thoughts, or you can break yourself by thinking wrong thoughts. Make a habit of developing good thoughts.

Yoga Therapy: The Value of Ayurveda as its Foundation

Yet, more importantly, in the greater scheme of Vedic knowledge, there was always a medical system for addressing the health and well-being of body and mind. This is Ayurvedic medicine. While Yoga is the main Vedic practice or sadhana approach for Self-realization, Ayurveda is the main Vedic medical system for the overall treatment of diseases of body and mind, as well as for teaching the principles of right living.

Challenge Makes You Grow by Sri Swami Satchidananda

When you do certain things, is there not something inside you saying, “That’s not the right thing to do.”? Sometimes you ignore that inner voice and do it anyway. After that act is done, you realize that you shouldn’t have done it. You feel guilty, but it is really all right. That is the way you learn.

Forgiveness

Forgiveness is an act of choice. It is not about denying, condoning, or excusing hurtful actions. Rather, it is the letting go of resentment or revenge, even when they seem warranted, and offering instead mercy and love.

The World is Our Projection by Sri Swami Satchidananda

Everybody is a mirror. They simply reflect your own quality.

A Course in Miracles and Yoga

This "sense" of separation, according to the spiritual teachings found in A Course in Miracles, is the only lack we need ever correct.

How Do I Find God? by Sri Swami Satchidananda

But, God is neither Him nor Her. God is intelligence. God is a quality: Supreme Intelligence, Cosmic intelligence. God is Light, God is Love, God is Truth and God is Peace.

Discipline the Tongue

A spiritual seeker’s first duty is to have good control over the tongue. Without control of the tongue we can forget about spirituality.”

Integral Yoga Key Teaching of the Month – February 2014

If you realize that all suffering comes from selfishness, you won’t want to be selfish anymore.

My Favorite Mistakes: A Yoga Instructor Sums Up His First Year as a Teacher

There is something divine in letting the class linger in quiet during a challenging pose.