Tag: meditation
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What is the Third Eye?
“Open your third eye.” You’ve probably heard that phrase before. But how do you actually do it?It sounds a little mysterious… maybe even a bit suspicious.And yet, somehow, it’s intriguing. Personally, I don’t think it’s something you can force open. Instead, it might be something that naturally begins to openwhen you feel curious, excited, or…
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What Are Chakras? The Ancient Energy System Behind the Buzzword
You’ve probably heard the word “chakra” — maybe from yoga class, a wellness app, or even the anime Naruto. But the concept goes much deeper than fictional ninja energy. Let’s explore what chakras actually are and why so many people around the world incorporate them into their daily wellness routines. The Origin of Chakras The…
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The Heart Sutra and What It Teaches Us in an Uncertain World
A few years ago, I became curious about the Heart Sutra and started looking into it.This short Buddhist scripture—only 262 characters long—is said to contain the essence of Buddhist wisdom.But honestly, I couldn’t understand any of it at first. So I went to my teacher: YouTube.I searched for “Heart Sutra explained simply” and finally found…
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25 Years with Yoga: How Breath, Stillness, and Sun Salutations Changed My Life
It was about 25 years ago when I first tried yoga.It was during a P.E. class at a college in the U.S., and at the time, I simply saw it as a nice mix of exercise and stretching.Later on, I started attending a donation-based yoga studio, where I picked up the general flow of a…
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Hermosa Beach Walk
I had some stuff to buy at Wholefoods in Redondo Beach, and since I was bored and lacked exercise, I decided to walk along the beach. I parked my car on the road to go to the promenade between Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Hermosa Beach is always a difficult place to park. It was…