Whatever your practice is, - yoga, zen, meditation or simple morning walk in silence, there are principles that will help you make it more insightful, deep and helpful. In Tibetan Buddhism these principles are also called “paramitas” (“perfection” from Sanskrit). It is said that by following these perfections we reach deeper states of mind and our practice gets into new level.

I have been thinking on paramitas for a while, trying to integrate them into my life, my yoga, my Buddhism reading. They can really change your classes if you let it happen. The first five paramitas are called conceptual as we raise merit by following them. Merit here means some good deals, some good karma we gather during our practice.

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Backpacker’s travel can become the most exciting and challenging trip of your life. Practice, amazing sightseeing, spirit of exploration, powerful places and like-minded people from all over the world – all this is waiting for you in the East.

But there’s another side of a backpackers trip – difficulties and unforeseen circumstances we meet. Some people say that India is a mirror of your soul – it will show you those moods, emotions and thoughts you have inside. That is why the first and main safety measure in the East is a positive thinking

Having traveled for a month on our own, we gathered several practical advises that may help you plan the trip. Some of these may save you a lot of time, nerves and money.

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“There is no mistaking a real book when one meets it. It is like falling in love.”

Christopher Morley

Several ages ago most books were very unique. Publishing a book was hard from the step of writing it to consolidating and actually printing. Our century shows quite the contrary, - writing books got much simpler. On one hand, it brought us great books that would never be published otherwise; and on the other we are offered so much low quality reading everywhere!.. It gets quite serious when we look for a health book, spiritual book or a yoga book. Improper advice may cost us health and money afterwards.

To share a good yoga books advice, I gathered my favorite and those recommended by more experienced yoga teachers. I hope it helps you make a right choice next time when you decide to buy one.

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Today yoga gets more and more popular for its ultimate healing potential. There are numerous directions developed: bhakti yoga, karma yoga, agni yoga, raja yoga, kriya yoga, hatha yoga, new fitness yoga, power strength yoga and many more.

Many of us want to become healthier and happier, but don’t know what to start with. We miss so many opportunities postponing practice to later times! The sad truth is that most people start working on own health when something goes very wrong, not earlier.

Then, what do you start with? The answer is simple: dedicate yourself to making your body healthy and clean.

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