The Anatomy of Nose Breathing

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Why is Nose Breathing Important? Nose breathing is the most essential part of yoga. It is also poorly understood in modern culture. Breathing through the nose is physiologically much different than breathing through the mouth; there is far more space in your nasal cavity than in your mouth to start. There is also a filtration … Read more

The Wanderer, Part 31

The Wanderer, Part 31

The Wanderer, Part 31 This story is part of a series, this is the thirty-first part. You can read the first story here: The Wanderer, Part 1 and the most recent story here: The Wanderer, Part 30 Tas almost never dreamt anymore. Occasionally he would have a dream in the early morning, but they were nothing supernatural. His … Read more

The Wanderer, Part 30

wanderer part 30

The Wanderer, Part 30 This story is part of a series, this is the thirtieth part. You can read the first story here: The Wanderer, Part 1 and the most recent story here: The Wanderer, Part 29 Tas trudged behind Ice as they shoved their way through the piling snow. Tas couldn’t remember the last time he had … Read more

Sikhism: The Fifth Largest Religion in the World

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Sikhism: A Tradition Striving for Unity and Truth Sikhism is the fifth largest religion in the world(one of the fastest growing, too) and originated in Northern India in 1469. Sikhis (meaning disciple or learner) are monotheistic, believe in the unity and equality of all mankind, engage in selfless service, and strive for the prosperity of all … Read more

Vegetable Protein Sources for the Average Vegetarian

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Vegetable Protein Sources Vegetable protein isn’t hard to find. In fact, it’s probably already in your house, disguised. I am a pescetarian. I am not a vegan, but I was once. I stopped because it was too hard to stay healthy without eating tons of sugar and it was very difficult to avoid eggs and … Read more

Free Yoga Classes from Pada Yogi

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Free Yoga Classes Over the past few months I have recorded some yoga classes from the studios to create some free yoga class downloads for the readers/subscribers of Pada Yogi. All of the downloads are available below, feel free to save the files to your computer and to use them to practice yoga when you … Read more

Evil and the Evolution of Morality

The Idea of Evil Giovanni Domenico Ferretti, Cain and Abel, 1740

Evil and Humanity Evil and morality are thought structures for defining good and bad actions. Definitions of evil vary according to the culture, time, and context of the people who are defining it. An absolute definition is illusive. Many describe it as a supernatural force in our world. Some say that it is led by satan, … Read more

The Wanderer, Part 29

The Wanderer, Part 29 This story is part of a series, this is the twenty-ninth part. You can read the first story here: The Wanderer, Part 1 and the most recent story here: The Wanderer, Part 28 Yao and Tas readied their gear for tomorrow, another day of hunting in the ice-cold mountains. They took turns to wash … Read more