Mantras for Spiritual Healing

Namaste, or "I bow to you," or "I bow to the light within you" is a sanskrit term and Indian cultural greeting. Although very popular, it falls a bit short for helping a person surrender their ego. A stronger statement to help a person surrender their ego are the sanskrit terms: Mathen Vandami. Mathen Vandami means, "I bow by my head to you." Bowing by your head is symbolic for humbleness, the absence of ego.

Many people will try and stop you on your journey and say or do things they may regret later. Although it may or may not hurt or affect you, being able to forgive and understand allows you to grow and know yourself more - any experience can teach you.

What is a Mala?

Malas are used for sadhana, spiritual practices, for japa (repetition prayer), meditation, and healing. There are various types of malas that differ in number of beads, texture, or interpretations for its use, however only a few types can fulfill universal purposes. Today, I'd like to share with you how to use a mala and where to get one to deepen your spiritual practice.

Some of you have visited an ashram or spiritual retreat for extended periods of time. You might have learned to be disciplined, go with the flow, work with relaxation, and live in a harmonious environment. It can be a very enjoyable experience that you wish to bring into your home; however, deep down there might be fear within because your home life is a different reality. Today, I'd like to share some tips on how to continue your spiritual retreat/ashram experience when you arrive home.