Tag Archives: prana

A Vessel of the Divine

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Julianne Victoria

Originally posted on Blazing Light of Glory:
The ten-lesson section (L. 261-270) that Lovely Lisa and I completed last week was titled: What Is The Body? This was not a new topic to us, as The Course has discussed our physical bodies many…

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The Winds of Change: Turning Restlessness Into Growth & Transformation

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Julianne Victoria

We all experience times in our lives when we feel impatient and restless. I don’t necessarily mean that “cabin fever” type of restlessness, where our physical bodies have been stationary for too long and need to get moving, though it can … Continue reading →

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Three Ways to Bring Balance, Harmony, & Healing to the Chakras

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Julianne Victoria

Chakra comes from the Sanskrit word, चक्रम् cakram,     which means wheel. The chakras are energy centers or wheels where energy, also known as prana, chi, or qi, rotates and flows. Anatomically, the chakras correspond to the locations of major … Continue reading →

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Aum (Om): The Song of the Cosmos and Celestial Harmony

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Julianne Victoria

Aum (Om) isn’t just a chant that yoga instructors use to open                                             and close a yoga class. It … Continue reading →

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Feng Shui and the Way of Vastu: The Energy of Space

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Julianne Victoria

In preparation for the Summer Solstice and the new stage that my life is embarking on, I decided to deep clean, clear out, and re-arrange my space. In my old home that I had for nearly 10 years, I had completely … Continue reading →

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The Five Koshas

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Julianne Victoria

In the last post on the 12th Nakshatra, I briefly mentioned the Koshas of Vendanta and Yoga philosophy, which reminded me that I had prepped to write about them quite some time ago. Kosha, कोश, means cup, vessel, bucket, or covering. … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Limb of Yoga: Pratyahara

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Julianne Victoria

The fifth limb of the eight limbs of yoga is Pratyahara.                                                      Pratyahara is most … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Limb of Yoga: Pranayama

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Julianne Victoria

The fourth limb of yoga is Pranayama. Etymologically                                             Pranayama can be broken down in two ways: pran (breathe/breathing) + ayam (expansion), … Continue reading →

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