PART 1 of 2 – Tips For Trekking: Gangotri to Tapovan via Gaumukh, Eastern Himalayas

I grew up in the Coast Mountains on the Canadian Westcoast, so walking in the mountains seems to be in my soul. I live and breathe mountains and the wilderness that consumes them. So to be walking in the highest mountain range on the planet was absolutely breathtaking. The sheer massive range of the peaks, and the sacred vibration of Shiva and Shakti that radiated through them so powerfully — was so very incredibly blissful. … More PART 1 of 2 – Tips For Trekking: Gangotri to Tapovan via Gaumukh, Eastern Himalayas

Ayurvedic Cleansing Herbs

Ayurveda – the Science of life which originated from India 5,000 years back – advises the use of particular herbs which purify the organs and restore the tissues. Some of the suggested herbs include triphala, ashwagandha, neem, brahmi, ginger, turmeric, and guggulu. These herbs improve the bodies’ detoxification tracts. They also carry supportive natural antioxidants … More Ayurvedic Cleansing Herbs

Rudraksha: The Holy Bead

The extraordinary properties and celestial powers of Rudraksha have been illuminated in the ancient Hindu Shastras such as Rudraksha Jabala Upanishad, Padma Purana, Shiva Mahapurana, Devi Purana and Bhagavat Purana. In the Shiva Mahapurana, Shiva told Parvati, “My love, any deity can be worshipped with the Rudraksha…Lords Shiva, Vishnu, Devi, Ganesh, Surya and other Gods … More Rudraksha: The Holy Bead

Arunachala ~ Fire Incarnation of Shiva

“The supreme knowledge (Self-knowledge), which cannot be attained without great difficulty, can easily be attained by anyone who sees the form of this hill from wherever it is visible or who even thinks of it by mind from afar.” – Shiva, Arunachala Mahatmyam Arunachala is a fire incarnation of Shiva. It means “the unchanging light,” … More Arunachala ~ Fire Incarnation of Shiva