One of the great saints of modern times, Swami Sivananda (1887 – 1963) is the inspiration behind the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center. His teachings are a synthesis of all the formal doctrines of Yoga. Author of over three hundred books, Swami Sivananda was a medical doctor before renouncing worldy life for the spiritual path. His [...]
Is the old saying “time heals all wounds” really true? A closer look at the healing process may shed some light on this frequently quoted statement.
Please read on for insights into healing the wounds of the past…
More information? More research? More “how to’s? Or, is it more spiritual connection? As I sit here in St. Theodore’s hospital, surrounded by brilliant minds, dark field microscopes, and questions about what specifically heals the body, I cannot help but wonder when the bridge between science and spirituality will truly be embraced. My love for fasting developed through [...]
Many believe periodic juice fasting is the key to preventing and reversing disease, permanent and effortless weight loss and dramatically slowing the aging process. All of the patients here at St. Theodore’s Hospital on the Therapeutic Fasting program have shown remarkable recovery to health, completely reinforcing my belief in fasting. Changing times call for a [...]
Knowing what to expect can greatly increase your chances of making it through any situation in life. This is certainly true with fasting. Fear is a lack of knowledge and/or experience. As your knowledge and experience of something grows, fear dissipates and confidence blooms. My intention is to provide you with as much knowledge as [...]
I want to fast, but I have to work, take care of my family, pay the bills, etc… what can I do? This is a question that I get often. More and more people are feeling called to fast, but most of us are unable (or unwilling) to check out of life and go into the wilderness [...]
Although a beautiful, secluded retreat center is ideal, fasting at home can be an incredibly transformative experience if done with intention. A sacred space for this New Year, New Life Juice Fast will create the environment necessary to give you a break from all the noise of your busy life and help you concentrate more [...]
The moment you decide to do a fast, the medicine begins working on you. In other words, your body begins to heal. Preparing for your fast will be preparing your body and mind for the transition away from food and your current ways of being. Depending on your current lifestyle, health and intention for this [...]
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