Author: Dean Jordan

As our yoga classes have become more well-known in the local area, I’ve had elderly people contact me seeking free classes to help them improve their health and make friends. They are often in physical pain, struggling financially and socially isolated, often their partner has passed away...

Here are the details of our upcoming dinner including updates (I wanted to put all the information in one place). Dinner @ Passage to India on 22nd November! I've been promising for a while that I would organize a Dinner for us all to come together. It's been a...

Rooted in the principles of Taoist philosophy and traditional Chinese medicine, Yin Yoga offers a meditative approach that focuses on stillness and the deep tissues of the body. While many forms of yoga target the muscles through dynamic movement, Yin Yoga targets the deeper connective...

Kundalini Yoga is a unique and powerful practice that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques, chanting, and meditation to awaken the dormant energy within us, known as "Kundalini." This ancient practice, often referred to as the "Yoga of Awareness," aims to elevate consciousness, enhance vitality, and...

While they have unique characteristics and practices, the underlying principles and objectives of Kabbalah, and Yoga exhibit striking parallels. This article will explore these parallels, focusing on their philosophical foundations, practices, and goals. 1. Historical and Philosophical Context Jewish Mysticism: Kabbalah Kabbalah is a rich and complex spiritual...

Advaita Vedanta is a school of Indian philosophy that has significantly shaped the spiritual landscape of Hinduism. Rooted in the ancient Vedic texts, Advaita Vedanta represents one of the most influential and revered paths toward understanding the nature of reality and the self. The term...

Jnana Yoga, often referred to as the path of knowledge or wisdom, is one of the four principal paths of yoga outlined in Hindu philosophy. Unlike the more physically-oriented Hatha Yoga, which emphasizes bodily postures and breath control, or Bhakti Yoga, which centers on devotion...

Karma Yoga, one of the four main paths of yoga, holds a special place in the philosophy and practice of yoga. Unlike other forms of yoga that emphasize meditation, devotion, or knowledge, Karma Yoga is rooted in action—specifically, selfless action performed with a spirit of...

At first glance Christian mysticism and yoga might appear as two distinct spiritual traditions. Christian mysticism arises from the Abrahamic religious tradition, while yoga is rooted in the ancient spiritual practices of India, closely associated with Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Despite these differing origins, both paths share...

The intersection of physics and consciousness has long been a topic of deep intrigue and debate. While traditional physics has often treated consciousness as a byproduct of material processes, a number of renowned physicists have explored the idea that consciousness itself might be fundamental to the...