WE can see the close and astounding inter-relationship between the two practices, the practice of Marma being inherent in the Yogic postures. In all the higher yogic practices as well, like the various pranayama and mudras, as well as concentration
Defeating Covid-19 will call for more than vaccines; it will involve quarantines, social distancing, antivirals and other drugs, and healthcare for the sick. But the idea of a vaccine – the quintessential silver bullet – has come to bear an
Skip Van Meter, lead acupuncturist at Working Class Acupuncture (WCA) in Portland, Oregon, led me into the treatment area and offered me my choice among recliners seat in a series of living-room-like groupings. I chose a seat in a circle
Marma are the delicate anatomical parts of the body trauma to which causes death. There are 107 Marma in the body and depending upon the dominant constituents in it, extent of involvement of Marma and severity of the trauma the
Ayurveda is one of the greatest contributions by the sages to mankind. With strong and basic principles and time tested validated clinical evidences, Ayurveda is a symbol of truth. After finding out the basics of the universe, sages traveled long
Deeper examination of the mind reveals its presence at the marma sites. Each energy point is relate to manas, the sensory mind and directly communicates perception, thought and emotion. Every marma is also related to buddhi, via cognition, retention and
Here are some of Lao Tzu’s most significant teachings according to Derek Lin and his translation of the Tao te Ching: Non-contention– Lao Tzu contended that violence controlled, or otherwise, can only cause negative consequences. The Tao ideal is to solve problems
413 million birds are what international agencies say we have lost in the last 5 years. 10,000 bird species are now endangered of which 1,200 are now almost extinct. 190 species are extinct. I have not seen many crows in
A young boy came to an old teacher to learn martial arts. That old teacher was one of the best teachers in the country at that time. “Teacher, can I be the best martial artist in the country if I
Changing the World An old man walks down to the beach and sees it is covered with tens of thousands of starfish, as far as the eye can see. Far down the beach he sees a young girl who is
