God is real. Everything we say about God is made up. Holy Rascals is a rousing call to anyone ready to go beyond “isms” and ideologies, and live in the world as a liberating force of justi
In 1990, during the beginning of the end of apartheid, a young white medic in the South African army named John Lockley had a powerful dream. This dream, which he describes as a “calling,”
In every spiritual tradition, we find teachings that lead to a fulfilling life— such as generosity, kindness, honesty, determination, and patience. Today, a growing body of research from neurosc
In 2009, on a beautiful sunny day, Megan Devine witnessed the accidental drowning of her beloved partner Matt. “All my professional experience as a therapist felt meaningless,” she writes. “Grief lite
The best writers say their work seems to come from a source beyond the thinking mind. But how do we access that source? “We must first look inside ourselves and be willing to touch that raw emotional
Flutter, wiggle, jiggle—it’s never too early to introduce children to the fun and healthy joys of yoga Flutter like a butterfly.Twist and turn like a grasshopper.Wiggle, jiggle, and giggle like a
What could be more fun for kids than to hop like a frog, slither like a snake, and roar like a lion—all while learning an empowering, healthy life skill? Zoo Zen, Count to Ten: A Yoga Story for Kids i
Women, here’s a question for you: what would happen if we took all the energy we spend self-bashing, self-improving, and chasing impossible standards and instead channeled it into our true passions? A
Elena Brower is a renowned yoga teacher and author, but she’s also a mother, a partner in a lifelong relationship, and a working professional. How does she stay grounded, energized, and present amid t
Many classical stories of spiritual awakening involve a passage through extreme darkness—or what’s known as “depression” today. Jeff Foster’s story is no different. “Life brought me to my knees in ord
Millions have embraced the insights of A Course in Miracles as a source of vision, empowerment, and deeper connection with others .For years, author and career expert Emily Bennington has quietly draw
Ayurveda is founded on the belief that true health is everyone’s birthright—and that each of us is a self-healing entity who can use nature’s abundance to restore and renew ourselves. Ayurveda Lifesty
The mark of a true classic is that it becomes more relevant with the passage of time Twenty years ago, David Deida wrote The Way of the Superior Man share lessons on “how a man can grow spiritually wh
“If you were God,” asked Alan Watts, “what kind of universe would you create? A perfect one free of suffering and drama? Or one filled with surprise and delight?” WithJust So, the celebrated teacher a
A “holy rascal” is someone who lives a deeply rewarding spiritual life outside of the confines of today’s brand-name religions. Rabbi Rami Shapiro’s Holy Rascals explores how we can create f
A growing number of people in and around the yoga community are talking about the energy known as kundalini—a dormant force within each of us that, once awakened, holds the power to transform every fa
In a time when our scientific understanding of the universe has never been greater, why do so many people feel unhappy and alienated? As Dr. Hank Wesselman explains, our search for objective knowledge
Defiant chronicles the remarkable life of Janine Shepherd, an Australian elite ski racer who was the victim of a tragic accident just before competing in the Winter Olympics. Beginning with her “death
Defiant chronicles the remarkable life of Janine Shepherd, an Australian elite ski racer who was the victim of a tragic accident just before competing in the Winter Olympics. Her story begins with her
How do you keep going when the doctors give you a two percent chance of survival? For Terri Tate, it was a blend of faith, perseverance, prescription-strength humor—and most of all, a heart that never
The story of Jesus has not waned in its power to change lives. Yet today, even though the majority of us grew up in a culture suffused by the mythos of Jesus, we often feel disconnected from the essen
Have you ever caught yourself checking your smartphone while you’re behind the wheel—even though you know it’s dangerous? Does your text alert chime make you interrupt a conversation with a person sit
Have you ever found yourself thinking your way into a tangle of fret, frustration, or gloom? And then something—a few kind words, the sun glancing through the clouds, a warm cup of tea—gave you a welc
The most joyful emanation produced by a colony of bees is known as the “song of increase”—an ecstatic chorus declaring the hive’s readiness to depart an outgrown home in order to flourish elsewhere.So
With her previous bestsellers, Dr. Brene Brown helped us realize that vulnerability is the birthplace for trust, belonging, joy, creativity, and love. Yet a willingness to be vulnerable means acceptin
Enlightenment—is it a myth or is it real? Across time and culture, inner explorers have discovered that the liberated state is a natural experience, as real as the sensations you are having right now.
As veterans from a new generation come back from overseas, our culture’s lack of resources for returning warriors has become a greater problem than ever. “Lifelong suffering after war is not inevitabl
Enlightenment is not a destination—it is a never-ending process of discovery and unfoldment. WithEndless Enlightenment, cutting-edge teacher A.H. Almaas presents the latest evolution of his profound t
“In a Universe of Endless Questions, Love Is the Only Answer.” There is a loving intelligence at the core of your being that can lead you to the fulfillment of your highest destiny. Four wo
Most people think of the Tao Te Ching as a book on philosophy or a treatise on leadership. Yet there is a little-known treasure hidden within the familiar passages of Lao Tzu’s work: step-by-step prac
As much as science tries to answer all our questions and technology tries to make life easier, there is always a part of us that hungers for something greater. “We have a soul that needs meaning and p
Yoga begins with physical well-being—but it can also lead us into a lifelong exploration of presence, elegance, and possibility. WithArt of Attention, Elena Brower and Erica Jago show us the way. Dist
Mantras, the sacred chants of India, hold the power to illuminate our lives, heal us, and open a space of peace and stillness within. Here, Deva Premal and Miten—two luminaries of India’s devotional m
Imagine for a moment that all the pressures in your life were off—no problems to fix, no deadlines to meet, no struggles to overcome. Do you feel that sense of spacious relief? It’s not an illusion, t
A miracle is a process, not an event, explains poet Mark Nepo. And "as coal is pressed into a diamond, experience presses us into the clear jewel that we are. Inside the Miracle offers listen
Yes, you have a name, a personal history, and important goals and aspirations. But there is so much more to you than that. Recorded on retreat in Rishikesh, India,The Deepest Truth of Human Existence
On the day her first book came out-a new translation ofDark Night of the Soul by Saint John of the Cross-Mirabai Starr's daughter, Jenny, was killed in a car accident. "My spiritual life bega
In the midst of our most trying circumstances lives a miraculous gift-a healing process that shapes our journey of becoming our better, more wholehearted selves. WithInside the Miracle, bestselling au
Like a tightly closed bud that longs to open fully, we live on the verge of an unfathomable fullness and beauty that needs only our loving attention to begin to unfold. Meditation gives us a springboa
With Relaxation, Focus, and Memory Training, Dr. Daniel Amen provides listeners with one of the most effective tools he uses with his own patients: a visualization and stress-reduction session present
