Sadhguru's Blog, page 6

Why are simple practices for correct posture so important? Growing up, our family and teachers reminded us to sit up, stand straight, and never slouch. But, did anyone really explain why correct posture is so important? With his deep understanding of how the human body works, Sadhguru explains reasons you’ve likely never considered.

He also provides four guidelines that can make a big difference in how you feel, act, and your energy levels each day. Putting these insights into action can really...

Questions about the nature of our consciousness have fascinated humans since time immemorial. Sadhguru and Harvard cognitive scientist, Prof. Steven Pinker, explore this mind-boggling topic in a riveting conversation. While Sadhguru provides ancient wisdom and a spiritual insight on consciousness, Prof. Steven Pinker represents scientific understanding and perspective. He defines consciousness as our waking awareness and argues that it is not a miracle. Sadhguru responds with a contrasting and ...

“This body is made of five fundamental elements – earth, water, fire, air, and space. The quality of your life essentially depends on how wonderful these five elements are within you.” – Sadhguru

The basis for all creation, including the physical body, is the group of five elements: earth, water, wind, fire, and space. The wellbeing of the body and mind can be established by purifying these five elements within the human system. This process also shapes the body into a stepping stone towards on...

We often hear of successful people starting their day at the crack of dawn. The famous saying “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise” has been a part of our lives growing up. Increasingly, science shows that our sleep and wake cycles are heavily tied in with circadian rhythms and the precise timing of the release of various hormones such as cortisol, to promote wakefulness, and melatonin, which helps ease us into sleep and may have numerous other benefits.

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The ‘Law of Attraction’ is a concept that has taken the world by storm in recent years. At its core, it suggests that positive thoughts and emotions bring positive outcomes, while negative ones lead to negative results. It expounds that you have the power to manifest whatever you want into your life. 

In the video below, Rakul Preet Singh, an Indian actor, asks Sadhguru to shed light on the ‘Law of Attraction’ and whether it really works. She wonders if it is true that sending out positive thou...

Bruce Lee, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Jackie Chan; when you think of martial arts it’s more than likely that you imagine these movie stars “Kung Fu fighting.” But few of us have delved into the origins of martial arts.

Shaolin Kung Fu, in particular, is a well-known Chinese martial art. Few realize its origin in ancient India where it is known as Kalari or Kalaripayattu. And today, Kalaripayattu is taught through Isha Foundation. Confused? Do you find yourself asking, why is a yoga foundation teach...

In this video, Sadhguru addresses the topic of global mental health, discussing a number of alarming trends as well as the potential of yoga and classical art forms to support people who may be suffering.

Some studies have found that upwards of 20% of all American adults have symptoms of anxiety or depression. In addition, a recent CNN report claimed that the main worries of today’s parents about their teenagers are anxiety, depression, self-harm and suicide. Increased feelings of isolation and...

The concept of evil eye has persisted in many cultures all over the world into the modern times. The belief and stories around how it has the ability to cause harm to someone exist in ancient Greek, Jewish, Islamic, ancient Roman, Buddhist and Hindu traditions and various indigenous and folk communities. However, are the folklores really true? Does someone really have the power to send bad luck our way? Protection from evil eye is something that is still sought after by people even in today’s w...

The possibility of extraterrestrial life has fascinated the human imagination since time immemorial. This is a topic that evokes hopes and fears alike in our curious minds. Do Aliens really exist? Would they try to visit Earth, and either befriend or attack us, like often depicted in popular media and countless Hollywood sci-fi movies? The 1940s and 50s were rife with reports of ‘flying saucers’ and inexplicable sightings of ‘unidentified flying objects’ (UFOs). Notable scientists and astronome...

“As there is a science and technology to create external well-being, there is a whole dimension of science and technology for inner well-being.” —Sadhguru

According to a 2022 poll conducted by the American Psychological Association, people in America are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress impacting their daily lives (Source). In this survey, 27% of the respondents reported inability to function because of the external stress factors which are out of their control. Nearly half of those ...