The Guardian newspaper recently reported that Jeremy Gray, a state lawmaker in Alabama (and longtime Yoga practitioner), is facing backlash for a bill he plans to present. The ban, believed to be the only statewide prohibition of its sort, is proving to be tougher to scrub from the statute books than might be expected. The main hurdle to reform lies with conservative Christian groups who argue that just the mere act of allowing Yoga in the classroom will expose kids to the risk of converting to Hinduism! Read the full article here.
Embarking on a Spiritual Odyssey, Part 15: Bhuvaneshvari–Queen of the Universe, Heart of the Path
In the previous chapter of this journey tracing the spiritual legacy of Swami Satchidananda, we touched on the mystical experience he had while meditating at the samadhi shrine of Siddhar Bhogar in Palani. It was there—surrounded by the silent vibrations of Tamil...