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Lost in the Land of Fad Diets? Keto, paleo, juice cleanses, cabbage soup – oh my! With a new “miracle” diet popping up every other week, it’s easy to feel like healthy eating requires a secret password or a degree in nutrition science. But don’t worry – choosing a healthy diet doesn’t have to be confusing or extreme. It’s all about tuning out the hype and tuning in to what actually nourishes you. Ready to ditch the diet drama and eat smart without the stress? Let’s dive into Sadhguru’s yogic wi...

Ever wondered how some individuals are able to sit still in meditation while others struggle to sit unmoving even during a Netflix show or a Zoom call? This is just one of the many reputed secret superpowers that may help yogis work their way towards complete union with the entirety of creation. So what exactly does it take and what might it mean to sit in complete and utter stillness? 

Here, Sadhguru elaborates on the kind of preparation required to make progress in this direction. 

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The word occult comes from the Latin word occultus meaning clandestine, hidden, or secret. When a seeker asks, “Is it okay to visit occult temples in the Himalayas? And why are most occult temples related to goddesses?” Sadhguru has a lot to say on the significance of occult and feminine worship.

“Occult temples are not really made for your normal kind of worship. Anyway, first, you need to understand the distinction between worship and prayer.”

Prayer

“Maybe you just know prayer as asking for ...

Losing a loved one is a painful and heart-wrenching event. When someone who is dear to you is taken away, it is natural to suffer, yet it is also necessary to find a way to overcome these feelings of helplessness and despondency as time passes. Sadhguru responds to a question from a grieving parent about dealing with the loss of his young son. 

Sadhguru: “Once upon a time, there was a woman. She had a family—her husband and three young boys. One day, her husband died. She became very grief-stri...

The human mind is like a cosmic playground, and dreams are its wildest rides. Every night, as we drift off to sleep, our minds slip into a fantastical realm where logic takes a backseat and imagination runs the show. In dreams, we can fly through the sky, chat with long-lost friends, or explore strange worlds that defy the laws of physics—all without ever leaving our beds. This curious nightly adventure reveals just how powerful and mysterious the mind truly is, blurring the line between realit...

There have been numerous realized beings in the history of humanity. It is often fascinating to be enraptured by their stories and legends. Sadhguru narrates one such story about the revered guru Matsyendranath’s lesson for his disciple, Gorakhnath, regarding the misuse of occult. Not only is this a gripping tale about the great beings of lore, but also carries powerful wisdom and insight about what various intense spiritual practices might do for devoted practitioners.

Sadhguru: “ Gorakhnath w...

The human mind is a dazzling labyrinth of thought, creativity, and curiosity—a true marvel of nature’s design. It dreams up entire worlds while staring at the ceiling, solves complex equations over morning coffee, and somehow remembers song lyrics from a decade ago. From painting masterpieces to building rockets, the mind is our ultimate superpower, constantly buzzing with ideas, emotions, and epiphanies. It’s not just brilliant—it’s brilliantly unpredictable, and that’s what makes it so endles...

The concept of lucid dreaming has enthralled many people since time immemorial. Lucid dreams are essentially the kind of dreams wherein the sleeper knows that they are dreaming, and are subsequently able to exert some control over the narrative of their dream or the environment they are in. While curiosity about lucid dreaming is common, some studies suggest that frequent lucid dreams might be detrimental to mental health and sleep quality. Sadhguru addresses one such question about lucid dream...

Many of us are familiar with the feeling of being betrayed by someone we trusted, and familiar with the negative emotions such as hurt and disappointment that often come with a sense of having been betrayed. Breaking someone’s trust can lead to disrupted relationships, resentment, and even a sense of loneliness in some cases. We cannot completely control what happens to us, but when something unpleasant does happen, does that mean that suffering is our only choice, our only possible response? W...

In today’s world, humans face a wide range of health issues that impact their well-being and quality of life, and many are incorporating yoga and meditation as a part of a balanced lifestyle to promote overall health.

In particular, Pancha Bhuta Kriya is a spiritual and yogic process that focuses on the purification and balancing of the five elements (Pancha Bhutas) that constitute the human body and the universe—earth (Prithvi), water (Jala), fire (Agni), air (Vayu), and space (Akasha). Pancha...