How to Master the Mind

We’ve probably all experienced how all sorts of unwanted things pop up in our heads. So many people today struggle on the mental level, in the form of depression, anxiety, and restlessness. It is said that the mind can either be our best friend, or our worst enemy. But how do we make this a…

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Can’t Get No Satisfaction

As The Rolling Stones sang; “I can’t get no satisfaction”. Is true satisfaction possible, or are we meant to just accept that we will never really get there? We also discuss: how we’re all sacrificing something for something else (and we’ve got to learn what’s really worth sacrificing for), the importance of staying true to…

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Jealousy and Thankfulness

root cause of jealousy and how meditation can help

Jealousy: “The thoughts or feelings of insecurity, fear, and concern over a relative lack of possessions or safety”. We’ve all experienced it. Studies show that even 2 month old babies experience it. But is it necessary? And is it natural? Today we discuss jealousy, why humility is essential to feel thankfulness, how to levitate (in…

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Stay True to Your Self

Do you also feel like you don’t really fit in, like there’s another calling? In this first episode of Breaking Trail, we dive into the question of how to be true to oneself. Knowing who I really am, and with proper guidance, I can stay true to myself and make a serious decision to change…

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Why Yoga?

There are times in our lives when it feels like we are walking through thick mud and everything is a hardship, while at other times life is like walking across flowery meadows where the sun is warm and the breeze refreshing. So what does your life’s journey have to do with yoga? After all isn’t…

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Yoga: Navigate Life’s Journey

yoga to navigate one's life not just a physical practice

Are you unsure if you’re on the right path in life? Are you lacking motivation and sometimes wondering about the deeper purpose of life? There are times in our lives when it feels like we are walking through thick mud and everything is a hardship, while at other times life is like walking across flowery…

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Buddhism from the Perspective of a Yogi

Many are attracted to the path of Buddhism, but few are aware of its actual teachings. Who was Buddha, and why did he actually come? Ancient yoga texts foresaw the birth of Buddha and give us insights into why he would appear. Vedic scholar Balakhilya explains Buddhism: what it can bring to our lives, but…

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Fall and Ayurveda

What the Weather Brings Fall is a lovely time of year. In Ontario Mother Nature gives us a virtual patina of rich and bountiful colors – glorious golden yellows and radiant royal reds tinged with deep greens and browns. In the ancient teachings of Ayurveda fall is a special time of year when the human…

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Make a Real Change in 2021

You’ve done whatever you’ve done this year. Maybe it wasn’t as perfect as you had hoped. So maybe you decide to make a new year’s resolution – to make a real change in 2021.  It might be a new diet, changing the people you associate with, getting more fit, changing your mindset, or taking up…

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Going Deeper

going deeper into meditation

Excerpts from a talk by Balakhilya das (9 min read) Vedic Knowledge The information that I am presenting is coming from the Vedic scriptures. The Vedic scriptures are the most ancient scriptures. They were written down 5 thousand years ago, but prior to being written down they were passed down orally from one perfect master…

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