the ability of the brain to form and reorganize synaptic connections, especially in response to learning or experience or following injury.

In Ayurvedic medicine, each of three energies believed to circulate in the body and govern physiological activity. The three doshas are pitta (fire), vata (air and space) & kapha (water and

One of the Yamas in Pantanjali’s 8 limbs of yoga. Ahimsa translates to non-violence or non-harming

One of the Gunas. Sattva is free from impurities, peaceful, calm, consciousness

One of the Gunas. Tamas is stability, solidness, can also be lethargy and darkness

One of the Gunas, Rajas is activity, passion, desire

Energetic forces which weave together to form everything in the Universe.  The Gunas are Rajas,  Sattva, and Tamas

connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber and muscle

means to “bring together” into a group and is the general word for “community” in both Pali and Sanskrit. Often it is used to refer to a spiritual community.

An author, mystic and philosopher.  Not much is known about him. He is believed to have lived between the 2nd and 4th century. Known by many as the compiler of