Chakra

Orange signifies survival and is the colour of the second Hindu chakra. The colour represents God, some of the key tools Pi uses to survival are all orange- the whistle, life jacket, and life buoy. Pi’s faith in God helps him survive, his faith kept him alive. “As long as God is with me, I will not die. Amen.” (Martel…

paraphernalia, such as crystals, astrology, runes, shamanic devices, holistic medicine, herbs, spirit beings, or Tarot or other magic cards. Practices and influence techniques: magic tricks, altered states, peer pressure, channeling, UFO sightings, “chakra” adjustments, faith healing, or claiming to speak with or through ascended masters, spiritual entities, and the like” (Categories of Cults). There are also cults that focus on Psychotherapy, human potential, mass transformational cults. These…

In the Renaissance, specifically in Italy in the fifteenth century, the focus on Greek and Roman mythology was revived (Grissom). Also, the Medici family, who was the ruler of Florence, Italy, commissioned work in order to display and solidify “their fame and political power” (Grissom). As a result, there are quite a few pieces that were made to celebrate and give good luck to the Medici. These characteristics are completely different in the 20th century. During the 20th Century, there is a…

Suryanamaskar (The Sun Salutation): Why you do it and How to do it; transforming your life The name Suryanamaskar is self –explanatory. Surya meaning sun and namaskar meaning salutation in Sanskrit. It is a series of asanas, whose origin lies in India, where a large number of its population worships the sun god, Surya. It is a chain of twelve postures, each having its unique and magnificent benefit on your body, mind and soul. You come back from your hectic schedule and crash land on your couch…

nature. I will also regain my sense of positivity and use it to guide myself and others through life. I often meditate and use method of crystal healing. I hope to expand my collections of crystals because each crystal associates with a different chakra and energy…

Canadians looking for a vacation may not name Quito, Ecuador as one of their first choices, but they should. It may be one of South America's smallest capital cities but you'll easily find something to do regardless of the type of vacation you're looking for. From stunning architectural wonders and world-class art galleries to quaint backstreets and serene retreats; from lively street markets and picturesque hiking trails to luxury hotels and refined dining; from scientific marvels to…

Mother is waiting for me at the door when I arrive home, beaming with pride and excitement to hear about my day. "Oh, Violetta! How did it go? Do you like your team? What are they like? Come on, tell me everything." Smiling I wrap her in a hug, and we go into the house. "I'm not going to have just one team, it's this weird thing the Hokage is trying. My team right now is one from last year, and they seem... Okay I guess. Some of them are a little loud for me, especially the sensei." Mother…

“Life of Pi”is a very intricate novel, as within it contains many examples of symbolism, each meaning something that always begins with Pi. With many twists, turns, and even shocking moments, Life of Pi is sure to bring you on an unforgetable journey. Life of Pi is an award winning novel with many examples of symbolism. Life of Pi is Yann Martel’s best selling book. It goes over many different topics and subjects, one of these is symbolism. Pi finds himself in a lifeboat with exotic animals, he…

shape their bodies. Yoga is a multifunctional practice that has an unending list of benefits. Thousands of years ago Yogis were known to practice Yoga for several years in the Himalayas to attain “moksha” which is liberation or salvation from the chakra of…

It is a social and cultural innovation which is prevalent today. Originally, yoga was invented as a tool to ease one into the mindset of meditation, It is supposed to align the chakras, or energy fields of the body, so the practice becomes more balanced and united with the universe and all that is. In addition, yoga was shown to have astounding health benefits. As people strive to become both healthier and more mindful, yoga is…