Enlightened Living

Great article, Michael. I share your wariness of these 'new-fangled' yoga streams. I like the traditional and the focus on the spiritual development rather than the 'exercise'...

Thanks for your article.

Angela.

I too understand what you are saying about Yoga and the foundations of a spiritual practice being corrupted by the need for a more modern take on it. However, I do believe that at least these newer ways are still 'ways' and paths to a spiritual practice in a world where 'fast' food and 'fast' lives are the norm. Just like certain movies with loads of special effects are a way of asking certain questions or getting certain ideas out into the masses in more enjoyable ways. If we are to help people to grow we have to keep up with the times and present the information and practice in ways that engage them at thier level.

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I personally got cured of Bipolar after practising an active Meditation for 3-4 months when more than 5 years of "scientific" psychotherapy/medicine did n't!
Either people never believe that I had Bipolar in the first place or they think that I am under meds/therapy and pretending a cure.I know BOTH ARE WRONG!Have serious reintegration issues now and appeal to the readers of this blog to help if they can.
I am pleased to know that a "scientific" American has such insight on Yoga.I have read two books connected to Swami Rama,one by he himself and the other by his disciple,Justin O'Brien (Living with the Himalayan Masters and Walking with a Himalayan Master) both MASTERPIECES.After reading this ,I am able to relate to the two books though their approach is slightly different and did not stress much on the eight-fold path.Michael---good reading.Thanks.
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