In this post from Boing Boing, Jason Louv sheds light on Hindu guru Paramhansa Yogananda, the man who introduced America to yoga and meditation and influenced a few of the biggest cultural movers and shakers of the 20th century: When Steve Jobs departed the world, he had One Last Thing for those who attended his memorial service — a copy of Autobiography of Yogi by the Hindu ... Continue Reading
Qigong Can Turn You Into a Springing Tiger
A gamekeeper in India, riding on an elephant's back, attempted to dart a tiger. To his surprise, according to an Associated Press article, the tiger sprang into the air and took a swipe at the man's head. How high was that? National Geographic once recorded a tiger jumping onto an elephant's head - that's twelve feet, and the seated gamekeeper was at least that high if not ... Continue Reading
Rewire Your Brain With Qigong
Yes, you can rewire your brain with qigong. You can alter your mental and emotional makeup to a point that you'll experience a profound tranquility. Simple, natural, and easy-to-learn exercises, ones that anyone can do, have a profound effect on mental health. Neuroscientists have now discovered what the ancient Chinese sages knew thousands of years ago: how to rewire the brain ... Continue Reading