by Ramesh Bjonnes What is the best diet for a yogi according to the texts of yoga? The Bhagavad Gita, one of India’s most sacred texts on yoga, is quite straightforward about what yogis should eat. This popular scripture teaches us that sattvic foods, such as fruit,...
Thich Nhat Hanh, a “friend” of the staff of the Prama Institute and Wellness Center, has died at age 95 at his home in Viet Nam. His teachings of mindfulness that included mindfulness meditation, walking and eating exercises that we practiced with our attendees at...
by Ramesh Bjonnes Ever wondered what kind of practical wisdom yoga can deliver beyond the mat? Ever wanted to know more about yoga psychology and how to apply it in daily life? Then the Wisdom of Yoga course is for you. If you are a beginner, an experienced...
by Ramesh Bjonnes Dear friend of the Prama Institute and trailblazing poet, translator, and activist Robert Bly passed away on November 21 at 94. As the winner of the National Book Award for poetry in 1968 for Light Around the Body, a book of Vietnam War protest...
We often think of yoga as a set of physical exercises only. But yoga also has a deep spiritual heart, especially found in its meditation practices. When we hear that yoga means union and that the practice of yoga will lead us to experience this union, what is...
Program Description It is amazing how only a couple days of silence can create a sense of self discovery and camaraderie. Our Slient Meditation and Yoga Retreats give participants the opportunity to connect with themselves and others at a deeper level beyond the...