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Handling Diabetes: Four Effective Methods

As many people know, diabetes is a chronic disease where people have above normal levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. According to the World Health Organization, about 422 million people worldwide have diabetes. Over time, it causes serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves. It results in 1.5 million deaths each year globally. With the prevalence of diabetes – and the suffering that goes with it –  rising steadily, what can be done to turn it around? Sadhguru off...

Incredible Benefits of Betel Leaf & Nut

In many Asian countries, betel leaf holds a significant value in cultural events, rituals and ceremonies. It is often believed that its inherent properties attract positive energy and divine blessings. In some cultures, it is even offered to the elders in the family as a mark of hospitality and respect. In Hindu cultural events, the betel leaves are considered to be purifying and are offered to Gods and Goddesses. 

They are also used in traditional medicine owing to their medicinal qualities. B...

Simple Practices for Correct Posture

Why are simple practices for correct posture so important? Growing up, our family and teachers reminded us to sit up, stand straight, and never slouch. But, did anyone really explain why correct posture is so important? With his deep understanding of how the human body works, Sadhguru explains reasons you’ve likely never considered.

He also provides four guidelines that can make a big difference in how you feel, act, and your energy levels each day. Putting these insights into action can really...

Is Consciousness a Miracle?

Questions about the nature of our consciousness have fascinated humans since time immemorial. Sadhguru and Harvard cognitive scientist, Prof. Steven Pinker, explore this mind-boggling topic in a riveting conversation. While Sadhguru provides ancient wisdom and a spiritual insight on consciousness, Prof. Steven Pinker represents scientific understanding and perspective. He defines consciousness as our waking awareness and argues that it is not a miracle. Sadhguru responds with a contrasting and ...

Perform This Process for Health and Wellbeing

“This body is made of five fundamental elements – earth, water, fire, air, and space. The quality of your life essentially depends on how wonderful these five elements are within you.” – Sadhguru

The basis for all creation, including the physical body, is the group of five elements: earth, water, wind, fire, and space. The wellbeing of the body and mind can be established by purifying these five elements within the human system. This process also shapes the body into a stepping stone towards on...

Special Benefits of Waking Up Early

We often hear of successful people starting their day at the crack of dawn. The famous saying “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise” has been a part of our lives growing up. Increasingly, science shows that our sleep and wake cycles are heavily tied in with circadian rhythms and the precise timing of the release of various hormones such as cortisol, to promote wakefulness, and melatonin, which helps ease us into sleep and may have numerous other benefits.

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The Truth About the Law of Attraction

The ‘Law of Attraction’ is a concept that has taken the world by storm in recent years. At its core, it suggests that positive thoughts and emotions bring positive outcomes, while negative ones lead to negative results. It expounds that you have the power to manifest whatever you want into your life. 

In the video below, Rakul Preet Singh, an Indian actor, asks Sadhguru to shed light on the ‘Law of Attraction’ and whether it really works. She wonders if it is true that sending out positive thou...

The Origins of Shaolin Kung Fu

Bruce Lee, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Jackie Chan; when you think of martial arts it’s more than likely that you imagine these movie stars “Kung Fu fighting.” But few of us have delved into the origins of martial arts.

Shaolin Kung Fu, in particular, is a well-known Chinese martial art. Few realize its origin in ancient India where it is known as Kalari or Kalaripayattu. And today, Kalaripayattu is taught through Isha Foundation. Confused? Do you find yourself asking, why is a yoga foundation teach...

Creating Mental Health and Wellbeing

In this video, Sadhguru addresses the topic of global mental health, discussing a number of alarming trends as well as the potential of yoga and classical art forms to support people who may be suffering.

Some studies have found that upwards of 20% of all American adults have symptoms of anxiety or depression. In addition, a recent CNN report claimed that the main worries of today’s parents about their teenagers are anxiety, depression, self-harm and suicide. Increased feelings of isolation and...

How to Guard Against Evil Eye

The concept of evil eye has persisted in many cultures all over the world into the modern times. The belief and stories around how it has the ability to cause harm to someone exist in ancient Greek, Jewish, Islamic, ancient Roman, Buddhist and Hindu traditions and various indigenous and folk communities. However, are the folklores really true? Does someone really have the power to send bad luck our way? Protection from evil eye is something that is still sought after by people even in today’s w...