Dear readers,This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi E...

October 10 is World Mental Health Day, a day to raise awareness and efforts around the world. In many countries, mental health issues are still either taboo or approached as the remedial treatment of mental illness. Yoga, Ayurveda, TCM, and the other ancient traditions have a broader approach, treating mind, emotions, and body together, not separately, and seeing mental well-being as a progressive journey toward higher states of wholeness and expansion of consciousness.So, in this e...

In May, Heartfulness Magazine focuses on the simple adage, "travel light," which forms the basis of carefreeness, happy relationships, and a light footprint on the planet.Our authors and artists explore practices and lifestyle tips to support lightness, self-love, self-care, slowing down, deconstructing, and cultivating happiness. We also learn about heart coherence, the beauty of gentleness, wild intelligence, creativity, self-discovery, and how mothers can be supported in modern s...

International Day of Peace falls on September 21, so this month we celebrate how far we have come, and reflect on how we can keep improving the Peace Quotient of our global human society. Consciousness has shifted, despite all the negativity in the media. We are aware of more and more ways to be peaceful and to radiate peace into our communities. Many of us now send peaceful intentions into the world every day.We hear from Daaji, Deepak Chopra, the Spirit of Humanity Forum's recent ...

On May 21, we celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity. We hear from Ichak Adizes on diversity, Elizabeth Denley on the melting pot of her childhood, and Kalyani Adusumilli on East meets West. We also hear from facilitator Charlotte Dufour on managing eco-anxiety, surgeon Abhay Nene on managing back pain, and neuroscientist Thomas Bruhn on life, death, fear, and purpose. Conservationist V. Ramakantha shares some insights into the science and mythology of the mighty Banyan tree, and Saira...

To honour Earth Day, this month we address the moral issue of taking care of our planet. We feature celebrated author Amitav Ghosh, peace-maker William Ury, spiritual ecologist Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee, neuroscientist Thomas Bruhn, sustainability veteran Charlotte Dufour, management consultant IchakAdizes, Heartfulness Green officer V. Ramakantha, and artist Christian Macketanz. We are also delighted to feature part 2 of the inspiring interview with Tami Simon of Sounds True, who talks of way...

This month, discover a treasure of tips on how to be happy: Charlotte Dufour on love, Sam Eiszele on passion, Fabio Koehler on Samba, Karisham Kara's hints, SukritiKohli on courage, and Four Arrows on how to live life the best way you can be. IchakAdizes continues his series on management, and William Ury shares more on peace-making. We are delighted to feature an inspiring interview with Sounds True founder, Tami Simon, and Daaji shares three habits to help us create happiness right now.

In the March edition of Heartfulness Magazine, our contributors encourage you to develop trust in yourself, by leaning into the wisdom and strength of the heart and learning how to listen to your inner voice.Daaji delves into how the inner journey of a seeker opens the heart, and also how to better connect with others. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa speaks of yoga as a tool for awareness, Vasco Gaspar explores wholeness and connection through the heart, HelleLaursen prompts us to trust oursel...

In July our authors focus on various dimensions of health and healing – for individuals, communities, organizations, and the environment. Each one challenges the status quo, whether that is by addressing the role of love in healing, identifying vital issues for the health of the environment, understanding what yoga and meditation can do to heal us, and what will bring reconciliation in war-ravaged poor communities. They offer us a feast of thought-provoking insights.

This month we explore the realm of building community and harmony while welcoming differences and challenges. Our multi-talented authors and artists address topics like negotiating conflict, expanding consciousness, integrating worldviews, and the role of art, management, social media, and contemplative practices in making a difference.

In August, our themes are diverse and life-affirming, including practical tips on being in the present, relaxing our efforts, ChatGPT, the importance of social connection to well-being, and a practical approach to dealing with grief. We receive a natural remedy for insomnia, find purpose through sport and meditation, look at the perils of being too smart, experience the benefits of energy healing, and learn about vibrant health and three priorities for environmental healing. We are encoura...

This month, our contributors share their experiences and methods for finding the elusive treasure of self-acceptance. We hear from Daaji on acceptance, Shree Varma on Ayurveda, Indian actress Tanya Maniktala on her wellness routine. Trevor Weltman shares his family's journey of breaking the habit of screentime, Pierre Ravan takes us on an eternal journey of fragrances, Prasad Veluthanar gives us some fabulous tips for skin health, and Rosalind Pearmain explores how meditation helps in dail...