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May 2006

Your Stuff My Stuff

Communication is without question the most important skill in life," says Stephen Covey, the world-renowned author and motivational trainer.

Can any of us doubt it?

Amla Reddy, 43, lives with her mother and..... More >>

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The Anatomy of Loss

by Geeta Rao

In meditation, letting go is the first practice. Letting go of attachment, desire, concepts, and memories. When you sit, you surrender to whatever may come up in the enclosed space of your mind and let it go. In real life... More >>

Nix the Hex

by Roozbeh Gazdar

It was almost prophetic. Here I was, researching an article on 'negativity', when I received a frantic call from home. The vacant flat owned by us, adjoining the one that is home to my family, had been broken into in broad... More >>

The Science of Breath

by Shameem Akthar

Among the eight steps of yoga, pranayama practices are ranked right in the middle. This is not just a coincidence. Just as a thread links the kite-flier to his kite, breath is said to link the mind with the universal force. The... More >>

Magic Through the Hands

by Mansi Agarwal

"I was suffering from a slipped disc. But a few sittings of chiropractic, followed by a strict diet, made all the difference," says Kamini Mathur.

Chiropractic, which essentially consists of restoring spinal alignment,... More >>

Go Yoga

by Megha Bajaj

What's fast becoming the most popular four-letter word of the day - a word you invariably find on every second person's lips? Love? No, post Valentine's day, it has subsided into moony expressions and stolen glances. Life? Close,... More >>

Summer Specials

by Life Positive

In order to keep the body cool and regulated, salads, vegetables and fruits with high water-content, and sprouts are ideal. This is especially true in summer when, not surprisingly, there is a craving for these cool, light summer... More >>

Yo, Yogi - May 2006

by Life Positive

Time out with Ananda
How all can Win
Ananda was watching Rahul playing ball with his little brother, Rohan. The little boy said, "Let's see who can... More >>

From Hatred to Love

by Swami Veda Bharati

This series so far refers to spirituality and dharma a little too often. What about those who do not believe in such 'spacey' hypotheses, but still wish to conquer anger?

Even if one does not believe in a... More >>

Think Again

by Liza Misra

o As a college student, Rakesh was deeply affected by the break-up of an intimate relationship. Now a confirmed bachelor, Rakesh believes that there is no stability in love and would rather not risk having his heart broken... More >>

Inner Communion

by Jamuna Rangachari

Seeing that 12-year-old Harish had become extremely restless and irritable, his father approached Tapovan Maharaj, the guru of Swami Chinmayananda and many others. The guru spoke to the boy and after a few days, there was a... More >>

Holidays in Heaven

by Life Positive

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram, Kerala
Located at the verdant foothills of Kerala's Sahyadri mountains, Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram is best known for its two-week yoga vacations that provide... More >>

Spirit Over Matter

by Suma Varughese

Perhaps one of the parameters by which we could gauge our evolution is to see how much hold the mind and body have on us.

At the apex of evolution, the mind takes its cues from the spirit and the body from the mind.... More >>

Laughing Buddha

by Abhishek Thakore

You can SIN
"Sinners don't do different sins, they sin differently." We all have a desire to commit sins. Not feeling guilty about them is an art. Success in life requires you to commit sins - this book from... More >>

Banyan Tree - May 2006

by Life Positive

Inspiration
Soulward Ho
One ship drives east and another drives west
With the self-same winds that blow
'Tis the set of the sails and not the... More >>

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