This is part 1 of a 3 part series exploring Mindfulness Mindfulness is a bit of a buzz word lately. It simply means to notice the sensations of the moment. That is, to be present with them. Or mindful. So we notice and keep on noticing the present moment. These present-moment sensations are physical, such
The word Yoga means Union, or Unitary Consciousness. Yogis recognize that we are all expressions of the one unitary consciousness. This is a non-dualist view.(as distinct from the view that God or Self is separate, which is a dualist view). Shiva is one of the representations of the one universal consciousness. A physical representation of
Chanting is something else (along with meditation as per my previous post) that takes you out of your normal busy mind and into the feeling space, especially of the throat and heart. Chanting is joyful and can be ecstatic. We chant the various names of the Self, the various representations of God here on earth,