It’s more of a mission than a Web site…

Rainn Wilson, the lead actor in The Office co-created this cool site to make discussions about Spirituality, Creativity, and Philosophy unlike anyone else!

SoulPancake provides some rockin’ content (interviews, blogs, challenges, contests, features, and more). Anyone and everyone is welcomed to “Chew on Life’s Big Questions”.

“Just remember: Life is a rich, weird, difficult experience. So join us as we go on the spiritual and artistic journey that is SoulPancake.”

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dhammabroEast Meets West in the Deep South

East meets West in the Deep South. An overcrowded maximum-security prison—the end of the line in Alabama’s correctional system—is dramatically changed by the influence of an ancient meditation program.

Behind high security towers and a double row of barbed wire and electrical fence dwells a host of convicts who will never see the light of day. But for some of these men, a spark is ignited when it becomes the first maximum-security prison in North America to hold an extended Vipassana retreat, an emotionally and physically demanding course of silent meditation lasting ten days.

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The Mind-Body Interaction in Disease

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The belief that the mind plays an important role in physical illness goes back to the earliest days of medicine. From the time of the ancient Greeks to the beginning of the 20th century, it was generally accepted by both physician and patient that the mind can affect the course of illness, and it seemed [...]

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Who Should Do Yoga?

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In short the answer to this question would be anyone and everyone!
Irrespective of whether you have never done any physical exercise or whether you are a world class athlete, you can still gain huge benefits from yoga.
So, do not fret even if you have never lifted your finger to carry a pen, yoga will do [...]

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The Aims of Yoga

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Some have said that the fundamental intention of yoga is to attain emancipation or the ultimate freedom that is known as the “Kaivalya”.
Basically, this equates to an understanding of your innermost being or soul.

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COMO Shambhala Urban Escape

Venue: COMO Shambhala Urban Escape
Address: 583 Orchard Road #06-05 Forum Singapore 238884
Organiser: COMO Shambhala Urban Escape
Country of Event: Singapore

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Why Do Yoga?

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We do various forms of exercises to meet different needs. For peace of mind and relaxation, we meditate. You may have wondered if there is one single type of training that does everything from helping you to achieve strength to gaining endurance, improving balance, gaining flexibility and one that finally also helps you to relax, [...]

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History Of Yoga

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At present, lots of people take up yoga for its physical benefits not knowing its past. Yoga is more than a technique of body exercise for health. Yoga is an ancient route to spiritual growth and started in India. This is where Induism is practiced. You should not mistake Induism for Hinduism. The traditions and [...]

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Event: Yogasutra

Yogasutra with Shri. A.G Mohan. @ Svastha
09 March - Yoga Yajnavalkya and the Yogasutras
10 March - Chapter 3 - Vibhuti Padah - Yogasutras
11 March - Chapter 4 - Kaivalya Padah - Yogasutras
Venue: 14, Pierce Road (off Holland road)
Cost: $200 for all 3 days
Email Nitya Mohan (nitya@svastha.com) to register

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Event: Chakra

Chakra Workshops & Private Sessions with Swami Muktidharmananda Saraswati @ Oasis
Demystify and transform the deep-rooted workings of the human experience by receiving a practical understanding of the chakras (energy centres) of the human body.  Each workshop will give the participant depth on an aspect of the chakras and as a whole; the series will offer [...]

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