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The power of your spine

The power of your spine

Questioner: Namaskram Sadhguru. Why are certain Yogic practices done in squatting posture? What is the significance of squatting in Yoga? ...

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Working with left hand can shorten your life

Working with left hand can shorten your life

If you are using your left hand for all the more physically difficult actions - there is a research which shows that left-handed people on an average live seven years less than right-handed people. Because the left has the responsibility of cardiac function, which is not a small ...

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5 ways of yogic cleansing

5 ways of yogic cleansing

This body's composition is such that 72% of this body is water, approximately 12% is earth, 6% is air, 4% is fire and the rest is space or Akash. How these five elements behave within you will determine just about everything. Five yogic ways of cleansing the elements - treat ...

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The right way to bathe

The right way to bathe

Simple tips - I'm not know for giving tips. Bad reputation, I have. But simple tips. #1 - Simulate a dip in the river. #2 - Shower with cold water. #3 - Add Eucalyptus oil for cold related issues. #4 - Shower at least twice a day. ...

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3 keys to stay healthy

3 keys to stay healthy

To create health for yourself, there are three fundamentals that you need to take care of. Food, activity and rest. ...

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Wearing black can cause psychological issues

Wearing black can cause psychological issues

Black absorbs everything. If you’re in a space where you want to absorb what is around you, you must wear black. But if you wear black in a place where you don’t want to absorb - but you wear because you look slimmer - then you will start accumulating all kinds of things. ...

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4 types of bath to cleanse your aura

4 types of bath to cleanse your aura

Aura is a certain manifestation of yourself. A subtler manifestation in the physical body. Keeping it clean is good. Aura is a manifestation, it's not a presence by itself. But what you manifested yesterday, or what you manifested 10 years ago - may be still hanging around you, ...

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How to come out of Thyroid problems?

How to come out of Thyroid problems?

Sadhguru, these days many people are diagnosed with Thyroid problems, either hyper or hypothyroidism. Even though we are consuming iodised salt, still thyroid problems are prevalent. What is the cause of the increase in these problems. Is it stress related like diabetes and hypertension? ...

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There is no time for yoga

There is no time for yoga

Question: Pranams Sadhguru. I get up at 6 am, hurry burry cooking. Get the children ready. Start by 8.30 am to the office. Back from the office by 6.30. Then freshening up the children, myself, prayer, cook food, homework, sleep. In this hectic schedule, where can I fit yoga ...

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How the color of your clothes impact you

How the color of your clothes impact you

The color of the clothes, or the colors of anything around you - has an impact on you. What is the impact of White, Yellow, Orange and Red? Why do some monks wear white, while the others wear orange? ...

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Health tip – eat only local produce

Health tip – eat only local produce

Scientists today call the human gut as the second brain. The soil microbe activity, and human gut microbe activity is very similar. So, Yogic science says, that you must always consume food which is grown in a land, within the diameter or within the radius of how much a man can ...

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Is your ‘organic food’ really organic?

Is your ‘organic food’ really organic?

There is no such thing as 'inorganic' food. All food is 'organic'. What is important is to know the richness of the soil that the food comes from. So, instead of marking food as 'organic', you should mark it that - 'this food comes from a field that has x% organic content'. The ...

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What is happiness?

What is happiness?

What is wellbeing? When do you really feel well in your life? When do you truly feel well? When you are very happy, you are well. Even if you are physically ill, you are still well, isn't it? What is happiness? When you are happy, your life energies are happening in a more exuberant ...

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The benefits of balancing the energy body

The benefits of balancing the energy body

Most of the yogic practices work on the energy body, because if your energy body is in full vibrance and proper balance, physical and mental health will happen naturally. ...

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The ‘right’ way to intoxicate yourself

The ‘right’ way to intoxicate yourself

I am not against intoxication. But it should come from an endless source, which can only happen from within. So if you’re generating your own intoxicant within the system, it is very good because this will make you, or enable you to be functional irrespective of what you’re ...

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How to always stay young?

How to always stay young?

Youth is a time of tremendous energy. You should look at the possibilities, not problems. Every possibility, if mishandled becomes a problem. Every problem, if handled well becomes a great possibility. Youthfulness happens on the mental level, because you have not made conclusions ...

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Your gut (second brain) & soil are connected

Your gut (second brain) & soil are connected

Scientists today call the human gut as the second brain. The soil microbe activity, and human gut microbe activity is very similar. So, Yogic science says, that you must always consume food which is grown in a land, within the diameter or within the radius of how much a man can ...

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The trap of Metaverse

The trap of Metaverse

I have a question about consciousness. We are moving towards this metaverse and this virtual reality, blockchain kind of global society, faster and faster. So, like in this world, will consciousness be able to exist positively in that world? Or is that going to be almost like ...

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Health Tip – Do this once in 15 days for tremendous health benefits

Health Tip – Do this once in 15 days for tremendous health benefits

To strengthen the integrity of the elements in our system is very important. Sadhguru gives a specific method. Doing this once every 15 days, will bring immense health benefits, which one can clearly see. ...

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How to achieve true health?

How to achieve true health?

Everybody aspires for health and well-being. True health means being in tune with nature, both internal and external. Well, there are many aspects to health and well-being. But large part of it can be taken into our hands, if only, if you are willing to do some amount of internal ...

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Mastering the five elements for ultimate health & well-being

Mastering the five elements for ultimate health & well-being

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. Having mastery over these five elements will give you a tremendous sense of command over your ...

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How to wake up in the right way?

How to wake up in the right way?

Physiologically and psychologically, the right side of the body is more stable. The direction you wake up in is very important. You should always wake up by rolling towards your right side. If you make the first movement to the left, you can cause damage to the system. ...

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How to be truly happy?

How to be truly happy?

So what is within you, if you search for it outside, it’s going to be an endless search. This is why we are talking about Inner Engineering. You fix this one [self] - being joyful is assured. Rest of the life, we have to do to the best of our ability. ...

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Positive Thinking: How to remove negative thoughts?

Positive Thinking: How to remove negative thoughts?

There is nothing like negative thought, or positive thought. Can you forcefully remove any thought from your mind. The nature of the mind is such that it can only add and multiply. So, what one should work towards is to distance oneself from the mind, rather than trying to forcefully ...

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Mindfulness – How to live in total abandon?

Mindfulness – How to live in total abandon?

I am doing meditation and am trying to stay mindful of being conscious. I wanted to know, how did you become so conscious? ...

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Spiritual experience with Ayahuasca

Spiritual experience with Ayahuasca

Can Ayahuasca give an intense spiritual experience? In South America, shamans use something called Ayahuasca. Can you tell us something about it? People say this is a shortcut that allows them to have intense spiritual experiences. ...

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Benefits of Surya Namaskar & Surya Kriya

Benefits of Surya Namaskar & Surya Kriya

Ha means Sun, Ta means Moon. So, without Sun & Moon, there is no Hata Yoga. Practice of #SuryaNamaskar activates the solar plexus and generates heat in the system. When we activate the Sun in the system, the body glows, and balances the glandular secretions. ...

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Why do we burn incense?

Why do we burn incense?

Question: Namaskaram Sadhguru. Incense has been used for thousands of years in almost every culture, to invoke Gods, support meditation, and for healing and medicinal purposes. Burning herbs and resins has especially been a big part of both Indian history, as ...

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How to stay alert during meditation?

How to stay alert during meditation?

Question: Many times during meditation I tend to fall asleep, maybe due to tiredness. Please guide me on how to stay alert during meditation. ...

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How to control your mind?

How to control your mind?

Namaskaram Sadhguru. Can I experience the intensity and bliss that you speak about without practicing Shambavi Mahamudra and other such mudras? ...

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Can Classical Music Heal?

Can Classical Music Heal?

What is the difference between Sound and Music? What is the difference between Words and Sound? Words are of the mind, psychological reality, whereas Sounds are of existential reality. With the right sounds, it is very much possible to heal! ...

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Health Benefits of Fruit Diet

Health Benefits of Fruit Diet

Sadhguru, you have said that our psychological situation can be influenced by what we eat. Medical science is talking about how fruits and vegetables promote psychological wellness. Is there any significance to this, and is a predominantly fruit diet only for someone doing certain ...