Give your senses a break with pratyāhāra

We are what we eat… and taste, smell, see, hear, and touch. Every sensory experience is digested through the nervous system, the body and mind. When we eat good food, we feel good. We’re stronger, more energetic, clear headed, and we’re better at fighting off infections. Likewise, our wellbeing improves when we smell something good […]

The day I learned to think

I have a clear memory of the day I learned to think. One sunny morning, Mum and I were in the front yard. I was four years old. I know I was four, not five, because I started going to school at five. Before that, I had a lot of quiet time at home with […]