Activation Techniques for Kundalini Shakti

Pooja to Soorya (Sun) from The Sundhya or the Daily Prayers of the Brahmins (1851) by Sophie Charlotte Belnos (1795–1865).

The Kundalini’s awakening is a significant stage in the soul’s development. There are several ways to arouse kundalini. In actuality, the kundalini Shakti gradually awakens as the result of the majority of spiritual acts. The majority of these techniques must be acquired from an experienced master. Not all techniques work for everyone. The amount of … Read more

8 Principles for Interpreting the Bible

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The following are the eight principles that will help you in understanding the Bible: Let Scripture be the last arbiter. Look for ways to tie Bible verses together with other passages that provide context, explanation, and significance for all Christians Think about the Bible. Spend some time thinking about your daily scripture readings, considering how … Read more

Religion as a collection of technologies, not a dogmatic creed

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What is the definition of the word technology? The word has its origins in Greek in the word tekhnologia meaning ‘systematic treatment’. In the modern, industrial, capitalistic context this would mean a systematic treatment and application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes (purposes that produce measurable economic output). Now, what if the same analogy can be … Read more

Natural Breathing (Basic Meditation) – Yogic Technique to Be Mastered Before Any Pranayama

Before one jumps into the many ways of regulating breath through Pranayama, it is important first to first get familiar with your own respiratory system and breathing pattern through Natural Breathing. For the old and improper breathing pattern to be changed, it is crucial that this simple technique of natural breathing be performed to prepare … Read more

Siddhayoni Asana (Sexual Energy Sublimation for Women): Procedure, Benefits, Precautions

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The meaning of the word “yoni” in Sanskrit is ‘womb’ or the ‘source.’ Siddhayoni Asana is a special asana for women that according to the theory of Yoga, stimulates the sexual energy stored in the mooladhara chakra and directs it upwards towards higher energy centers. Mention In Scriptures The Siddha Yoni Asana is a female … Read more

Pythagoras views on celibacy

Illustration from 1913 showing Pythagoras teaching a class of women. Many prominent members of his school were women and some modern scholars think that he may have believed that women should be taught philosophy as well as men.

The following exercpt is taken from the book A History of Celibacy, page 43, The Influence of Greek Philosophy by Elizabeth Abbott. In this section of the book Elizabeth details the views Pythagoras had on the topic of celibacy and conservation of sexual energy. It is fascinating to understand the take of this great philosopher, … Read more

Ujjayi Pranayama (Easy Method) – Meaning, Procedure, Benefits, Precautions

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Ujjayi is a Sanskrit word that means ‘victorious.’ Its root word is ‘ji’ which means ‘to conquer’ [2]. The prefix ‘ud’ means ‘bondage.’ Therefore ‘ujjayi’ pranayama also means a pranayama that gives freedom from bondage. Ujjayi pranayama is very effective in unlocking the subtle states of the mind. Therefore, it is also called as the … Read more