Tantra and Yogic Living, Ashram and Retreat (Part 2)
(Written October 17th, 2011) In an Ashram setting, certain rules and regulations are expected. In Part 1, we talked about the ways this experience can…
Category: Advaita Vedanta
Synchronicities, Miracles, and Infinite Possibilities
Travel And Little Miracles Along The Way This morning, I set out from Mumbai by train to Nashik, which is the main city near the…
Yoga, Tantra and Spirituality in India and Modern Times
Handling the Stereotypes The first time I came to India, back in the Summer of 2007, I came with great expectations of India being a…
Deeper Meaning of Shiva and Shakti, plus Desire & the Search for Happiness | Part 4 of 6 | Tantra as a Spiritual Path Series
Learn about the deeper meaning of Balancing Shiva and Shakti (Masculine and Feminine), developing awareness of the Witnessing aspect of Consciousness,…
Non-Dual Tantra vs. Advaita Vedanta: Sacred Body or Illusion?
Non-Dual Tantra and Advaita Vedanta In the schools of Yogic Non-Dualism, we primarily have Advaita Vedanta and Tantra. They both arrive at a non-dual conclusion…
Selflessness and the Spiritual Path
(This post was inspired by and in response to a post by Mark McElroy entitled “The Race for Last Place”. Click Here to read his…
Balancing Shiva and Shakti in Life: Resolving Separation and Duality by Clearing Karmic Conditioning | Part 3 of 6 | Tantra as a Spiritual Path Series
Explore Shiva and Shakti as a metaphor for duality. Learn a powerful perspective that can help you shift out of conflict and suffering and empower…
What Enlightenment Is Not and Approaching Your Practice | Part 1 of 6 | Tantra as a Spiritual Path Series
Tantra to discover your True Self. Learn a helpful perspective to approach tantric techniques and practices. Explore a misconception about Enlightenment and gain a deeper…
Prayer, Christianity, and Tantra Yoga
I have recently been engaging in a conversation about prayer with one of my yoga students. It has evolved from his awakening experiences of peace an…
Guru Principle or Guru Tattva | Part 8 of 8 | Introduction to Mantra Meditation Series
Explore the Tantric ideas around the Guru (the Spiritual teacher) as the Guru Tattva, or the Guru Principle. This is Part 8 of 8 in…