The Hero’s Journey: a Story in the Psyche

Myths around the world often have the same basic plot, mythologist Joseph Campbell noticed: separation-initiation-return. Or in other words “a hero ventures forth from the world of common day into a region of supernatural wonder: fabulous forces are there encountered...

Healing Energy: Prana Vidya

I embarked on a 10-day course in Prana Vidya at the Mandala Ashram Wales (an independent ashram that follows the Satyananda school of yoga teachings) without really being sure what it was about. Google searches weren’t particularly illuminating, and the Bihar...