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The Benefits of Yoga

What is Yoga, exactly? Is it just a form of exercise? Is it a religion, a philosophy, an ideology? Or is it something else entirely? The word “Yoga” literally means “union”.  But what kind of union are the benefits of yoga just physical?

Sadhguru explains that yoga is not just exercise but is as well a process that not only yields health benefits but can also enable a person to live a joyful life.

Sadhguru answers a question on the health benefits of yoga and explores exactly how yoga helps you...

Aligning Yourself with the Source of Creation

In Yoga there are references made often to an innermost core within ourselves referred to as the bliss body which is a source of great joy. We are not really sure what this state feels like, but maybe we can call it a state where one feels very exuberant within themselves.  How does a person reach this place within themselves – do they have to go through different life experiences, mentors, different spiritual practices and also some suffering possibly to learn? We have all heard of many famous...

Is It Better to Marry or Be Single?

There was a time when women were defined as mothers and wives. Slowly, many societies dropped this definition and women were able to take on other roles and careers. However, marriage is still the number one structure in societies worldwide and is given a priority in many people’s life choices.

Most people are or wish to be in a relationship. But when is it better to be married, and when is it better to be single?

Sadhguru explains, whichever path you travel, carrying yoga with you will make th...

How to Live a Strong Life

We’ve all heard stories like this: a beloved artist, celebrity, entrepreneur, or musician seems to be at the top of their game. They seem to have it all: money, fame, big houses, expensive vacations, time with loved ones, and more. But then things start to unravel, and they find themselves receding from the limelight and needing to rebuild some key elements of their lives. What happened? Was their success just a fluke to begin with, or was it just not built on a solid foundation from the start?...

True Love

Newly married, she woke, and adoringly eyed her partner who was still asleep next to her. How lucky she felt to have this relationship! It was something she had dreamed about for many years. However, later that evening their discussion about something she couldn’t even remember sparked disgruntled feelings in both of them for an hour or more. It was near the end of this hour when she questioned whether she had indeed found her ‘true love’.

Often, people are in relationships that seem to turn so...

Is It Possible to Love Everyone?

What makes people come together in a crisis and drop all else without hesitation? Conflicts seem to disappear, and people unite to help one another with unconditional love and service. Why can’t people do this more often, as opposed to only in emergency situations?

Why is it so hard to love all of humanity? What comes in our way? Is it our opinions? Our upbringing? Is it the physical and emotional boundaries that we create as we live our lives?

Sadhguru clears the air about what Jesus really me...

Can We Know God?

People have questioned their purpose and reason for existence through the ages. Wrestling with the mysteries of the universe and humanity’s part in all of it has led to many stories and theories. Most of these stories leave the matter in the hands of gods.

Philosophers and scientists debate the issue. So, will we ever come to an understanding? Can we know our purpose? Can we know our own nature? Is there any possibility to experience the meaning of creation?

Sadhguru answers a seeker’s question...

Living Your Own Life, Not Your Parent’s Version

Holding his newly born infant in his arms, the dad knew that he would be a doctor. This boy would surpass everyone else in his family in terms of career and financial success. Following that determined goal for his son, the father did everything he could to steer the boy in that direction. Unfortunately, his son did not wish to be a doctor and it caused pain, confusion, and harsh feelings for them both.

Trying to live someone else’s life, no matter how good the intentions, only leads to an unfu...

Trapped by Our Own Psychology

She had two new job offers. She spent several sleepless nights caught up in trying to decide which job to take. Her mind was flooded with scenarios depicting what job number one would be like as compared with job number two. This mental loop hounded her and made it difficult for her to decide.

Have you ever experienced a similar thought pattern that came to dominate your daily thinking? The more you tried to push it aside, the more it seemed to gain momentum and cloud your mind and activities. ...

Touching Lives – Looking Back at 2010-2020

Sadhguru has often said that “society is overripe for a spiritual process.” His fundamental vision is to offer the science of inner wellbeing to every human being – a science that helps a person realize the ultimate potential within. From this vision stems a multitude of projects, programs, and methods, all toward the same aim: to raise every human being to the peak of their potential, so that they are exuberant, all-inclusive, and in harmony within themselves and the world.

Touching over a bil...