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Let’s get the Mind into high(er) Gear
In one of the last major lectures by my Teacher in 1990, he emphasized the importance of rationalization. He was speaking about developing the mind and how rationalization would help in this effort. Many of us were confused to say the least. We usually think of...
The Benefits of Stretching
Stretching is a relatively simple form of exercise. It can be included in your daily routine to provide many important health and fitness benefits. When done the right way, the benefits of daily stretching can help you boost your flexibility, improve blood flow,...
Meditation and the Better Brain
Howard Nemon You sit down to meditate. You close your eyes and try to practice your technique. You have heard of the many benefits attributed to meditation and maybe have experienced some. After you finish the meditation, you feel different—maybe more relaxed,...
Eight Reasons Why Spring is the Perfect Time for a Juice Cleanse
Spring has finally sprung! The flowers are out, the rain is pouring down, and when the sun peaks through the clouds, it is warming and bright. Since spring is generally wet and damp, which, in Ayurveda (the yogic system of health) is characteristic of Kapha season, it...
What is “Demon Hunger” and How to Quench It?
By Ramesh Bjonnes Demon hunger is when our brain fools us into feeling hungry when we really are not. But what causes these false hunger pangs? Here are some of the main reasons. GROWLING STOMACH. When we eat too much food, especially too much junk food, the stomach...
Raw Carrot Cupcakes
These simple “tastes-just-like-the-real-thing” carrot cake cupcakes are both vegan and delicious. Oh, and RAW! Try them for breakfast, as a dessert or just as an afternoon snack for natural energy and fuel. Cake Ingredients: (use organic ingredients when possible)...
The Amazing Power of Silence
Howard Nemon Why attend a silent meditation retreat? If you would have asked me 13 years ago, I probably would not have been able to give you a good answer. I knew a lot about meditation retreats, having organized them for decades. And even though short periods of...
Diet for a Healthy Planet
Howard Nemon Over fifty years ago, when Frances Lappé wrote her ground-breaking book, Diet for a Small Planet, the idea that the food we eat was significantly affecting our health and that of the earth was a novel, if not radical, idea. Not only did Lappé’s book...
You Are Worth It! – 5 min Self-Care Routines To Include In Your Day
You are an amazing human being doing amazing things all day. If you are like me, you want to keep doing those amazing things. I know it sounds like a cliche but, to keep moving you have to take care of yourself. I must admit, self-care did not come easy to me, I...
Living in the Present
Sid Jordan Living in the present is aided by taking the position of “I don’t know where I am going or what is coming next”. This posture is an honest admission of how little we know and opens us to what is right in front of us or within us at the moment—the images...
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Let’s get the Mind into high(er) Gear
In one of the last major lectures by my Teacher in 1990, he emphasized the importance of rationalization. He was speaking about developing the mind and how rationalization would help in this effort. Many of us were confused to say the least. We usually think of...
The Benefits of Stretching
Stretching is a relatively simple form of exercise. It can be included in your daily routine to provide many important health and fitness benefits. When done the right way, the benefits of daily stretching can help you boost your flexibility, improve blood flow,...
Meditation and the Better Brain
Howard Nemon You sit down to meditate. You close your eyes and try to practice your technique. You have heard of the many benefits attributed to meditation and maybe have experienced some. After you finish the meditation, you feel different—maybe more relaxed,...
Eight Reasons Why Spring is the Perfect Time for a Juice Cleanse
Spring has finally sprung! The flowers are out, the rain is pouring down, and when the sun peaks through the clouds, it is warming and bright. Since spring is generally wet and damp, which, in Ayurveda (the yogic system of health) is characteristic of Kapha season, it...
What is “Demon Hunger” and How to Quench It?
By Ramesh Bjonnes Demon hunger is when our brain fools us into feeling hungry when we really are not. But what causes these false hunger pangs? Here are some of the main reasons. GROWLING STOMACH. When we eat too much food, especially too much junk food, the stomach...
Raw Carrot Cupcakes
These simple “tastes-just-like-the-real-thing” carrot cake cupcakes are both vegan and delicious. Oh, and RAW! Try them for breakfast, as a dessert or just as an afternoon snack for natural energy and fuel. Cake Ingredients: (use organic ingredients when possible)...
The Amazing Power of Silence
Howard Nemon Why attend a silent meditation retreat? If you would have asked me 13 years ago, I probably would not have been able to give you a good answer. I knew a lot about meditation retreats, having organized them for decades. And even though short periods of...
Diet for a Healthy Planet
Howard Nemon Over fifty years ago, when Frances Lappé wrote her ground-breaking book, Diet for a Small Planet, the idea that the food we eat was significantly affecting our health and that of the earth was a novel, if not radical, idea. Not only did Lappé’s book...
You Are Worth It! – 5 min Self-Care Routines To Include In Your Day
You are an amazing human being doing amazing things all day. If you are like me, you want to keep doing those amazing things. I know it sounds like a cliche but, to keep moving you have to take care of yourself. I must admit, self-care did not come easy to me, I...
Living in the Present
Sid Jordan Living in the present is aided by taking the position of “I don’t know where I am going or what is coming next”. This posture is an honest admission of how little we know and opens us to what is right in front of us or within us at the moment—the images...
Health & Wellness
12 Scientific Reasons Why a Spring Juice Fast is Healthy
Spring is here. It’s the time of the year when I tell people it’s good to do a juice cleanse. But then some of them will ask: is there any scientific evidence that a juice cleanse is effective? They may also ask me what actually happens to the body when we practice intermittent fasting.
Why it’s Better to Eat Carrots Rather than Cows
The Coronavirus is sweeping the globe at a fast rate. The Prama Institute and Wellness Center has come up with a list of several ways to strengthen your immune system naturally. The digestive system has two functions: to absorb nutrients and to eliminate what the body does not need or want—its toxic waste. So, making sure these two functions are working optimally is the key to good health and a strong immune system.
Prama Institute and Wellness Center Response to the Coronavirus
The Prama Institute & Wellness Center has always been dedicated to the wellbeing of all. Hence, in light of the current health crisis, we will be temporarily suspending our retreats for the time being in order to minimize the transmission of the COVID-19 virus.
Coronavirus and Strengthening the Immune System
The Coronavirus is sweeping the globe at a fast rate. The Prama Institute and Wellness Center has come up with a list of several ways to strengthen your immune system naturally. The digestive system has two functions: to absorb nutrients and to eliminate what the body does not need or want—its toxic waste. So, making sure these two functions are working optimally is the key to good health and a strong immune system.
Oprah and Getting into the Flow of Meditation
It’s all about priorities. For Oprah, spending a little time twice a day with her “self” is the most rewarding work you can do. Like eating regularly, we need to nourish our inner being in order to live fuller and more balanced lives.
The Fastest Way to Protect Yourself Against Viruses and Bad Bacteria
In these days of rapid globalization, unhealthy food habits, stress and dangerous viruses are spreading at an unprecedented rate. It is therefore important to have a strong immune system to stay healthy and live longer. But what is the immune system? Where is it located? And what is the best way to keep it healthy?
Intermittent Fasting: Five Easy Ways to a Healthy and Long Life
When John arrived at the Prama Wellness Center a few years ago, he had been diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune disease which can be quite painful and debilitating. Working a busy IT job during the week, John had very little time for family and friends on the weekend. Not because he could not fit quality family time into his schedule, but simple because he was too tired to get up from bed.
Is it Healthy to Juice in the Cold Season? Yes, It Is. But Only If You Follow These Tips.
Juicing is definitely healthy as it is one of the best ways to ensure that the body gets a high dose of vitamins and phytonutrients, which most people in the West are lacking in their diet. But is juicing for everybody and can it be done at any time of the year? To answer those questions, Ayurveda, the ancient healing system of yoga, can be very instructive.
Immune Boosting Breakfast Rituals for the Cold Season
The cold season is upon us. Here in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the leaves are turning bright red and yellow. The winds are chilly. Smoke can be seen from early morning chimneys. This is the time for reduced immune systems; the time for chest colds and flu fevers. But these cold season maladies are not inevitable. Not if we take charge and build up a strong defense by bolstering our immune system.
Best Foods for Fall According to Ayurveda
Ayurveda instructs us not only to live in tune with our individual body type, but also the seasonal environment. During the colder vata season, it is important to maintain a regular routine with our meals and to eat warm, soupy foods.
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