Occasionally I find myself feeling stressed, agitated, depressed or restless. And when I pause for a moment and listen to my own breath, I notice that my breathing is shallow and irregular, as if the flow of life has slowed within me…

When you feel tired and fatigued, what do you do? For those of you whose natural tendency is to munch on a candy bar, hoping it’ll give you some energy and make you fell better…

What are your spiritual values? How do you see yourself in the world? How do you live your life? What are some of the life principles that you live by? What are some of the things that are challenging your values at this current time?

When you experience violent emotions, such as anger, you are out of balance. Explosive energy builds up inside, causing tension and pressure in the upper body. And this energy seeks release.

Today I want to share with you a very simple, but very effective Qi Gong (energy exercise) to release stress. If you do this simple exercise for 5-10 minutes every day, you'll notice a big change in your mood, your energy, and your life. 

On Monday I’ll be on a plane to Peru, visiting Cuzco and the magical ancient Incan ruins of Machu Picchu. Like India, like Africa, it’s one of those faraway lands that have been calling me for many years. I’m excited, and deeply grateful that in a few days I’ll be realizing one of my life’s dreams.

Close your eyes. Breathe deeply. Let go of your day. Let go of your thoughts. Allow your body to relax, deeply and completely. When you sink into a quiet place, feel the subtle vibrations of your being – your breath, your heartbeat, the rising and falling of your belly, and the tingling sensations on your palms.

Close your eyes. Breathe deeply. Gently place your hands on your chest – and listen. Can you hear your heartbeat? Can you hear its longing and the song it’s singing?