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The Intention Revolution

LYNNE McTAGGART is one of the central authorities on the new science of consciousness, and the award-winning author of seven books, including the internationally bestselling The Intention Experiment, The Field, The Bond, and The Power of Eight.

A Rich Legacy of Taste and Health

B. RATHINASABAPATHY is an ecologist who works at Forests by Heartfulness at Kanha Shanti Vanam. He shares some information on the various endemic Indian species of Syzygium that belong to the myrtle family, which has a distribution from Africa and Madagascar to southern Asia through to the Pacific. The most famous species is the clove, Syzygium aromaticum, native to Indonesia, but in this article he explores the widely celebrated Jamun tree and various other species that also have medicinal benefits.

The Qualities of A LEADER

This month, SARA BUBBER brings us a common folktale, which has been told with many variations, to celebrate World Good Leadership Day on February 20, 2025.

How Heartfulness Meditation Shifts our Biofield and the Energies in a Room

MONICA VERMA-VACHERY has worked with subtle energies for 20 years. Here she describes the experience of measuring the effects of a Heartfulness Meditation group session on the energy of individuals and the room in which the meditation was conducted. The results are inspiring, and Monica is now asking more questions about how we can improve our lives through simple heart-based meditation practices.

Love Is More Powerful than Death

In this interview, MIRABAI BUSH is interviewed by PURNIMA RAMAKRISHNAN about the influence of spiritual practice on relationships and the healing of wounds like betrayal and loss. She also explores the interconnectedness of all beings and the impermanence of life through the lens of spiritual practice.

Boost Your Vitality

SIMONNE HOLM shares an approach to eating that will reduce inflammation and nourish your body, and shares 5 simple recipes to help you do it! You'll soon be bounding with energy and not feeling hungry all the time.

The Benefits of Meditation

DR. ICHAK ADIZES shares his personal experience of the benefits of meditation. With a lifetime of being at the top of his game as an international business consultant, he is becoming a role model for all who aspire to excellence in their career.

On Meditation

SPIRITUAL PRACTICES AND ATTITUDES FOR MODERN LIVING

BRIGHT LIGHTS SRIKUMAR RAO BRINGS ANCIENT SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS TO BUSINESSES

When Srikumar Rao, the son of a highly spiritual mother, was growing up in India and Burma (now Myanmar), it wasn't unusual for people like the late Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the creator of Transcendental Meditation, to visit his home. “This was before he was discovered by the Beatles and [actor] Mia Farrow, so he was not a global celebrity,” says Rao, now 73. “He was just a guy who had wandered off the mountains. But his spiritual presence was very strong.”

A BRAIN SURGEON'S STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN

Allan Hamilton's unconventional route to becoming an expert on gray matter.

BREAKING INTO THE BRAIN

A journey into the vault holding our greatest mystery

LEE HARRIS: CHANNELING AS A TRANSFORMATIONAL TOOL

British-born energy intuitive, channeler, and musician LEE HARRIS arrived on the planet with a collective of 88 energies called the Z's in tow. But by the time he was 6 years old, Zachary, Zapharia, Ziadora & Co. had grown silent. Not so today. Since 2000, Harris has regularly communed with the “voice of galactic consciousness”—in books such as the Conversations with the Z's series and Energy Speaks, on his podcast Impact the World, and during a monthly Energy Update on YouTube that taps into what’s happening for the world. Spiritual seekers are listening—and healing and awakening. Harris reaches 2 million people each month through a combination of all his platforms plus his online community, The Portal. The multifaceted teacher spoke to contributing editor KAREN BRAILSFORD about his journey and shared tips on how to connect to one’s guides. At the end of their conversation, some very special guests dropped in with a powerful message for Spirituality & Health readers.

WHEN A PARTNER ASKS YOU TO CONVERT

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE FOR THE SPIRITUAL TRAVELER

THE ETHICAL CRISIS IN SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP

More power has often led to more impropriety. Now there's an organization trying to turn that troubling trend around.

ALCHEMIZING GRIEF

When her world imploded, she found few resources to help. Now she creates those resources for others.

WEDDING BELLE Blues

Marrying couples can involve handling all sorts of hiccups.

WHY I'M LETTING GO OF MY RESENTMENTS

The practice of releasing bitterness and animosity just might help you live longer.

THE HEALING POWER OF AWE

How one woman found comfort and connection in moments of awe

THIS SPRING, BALANCE ACTION WITH REST

There is a pervasive form of contemporary violence to which the idealist ... most easily succumbs: activism and overwork.—Thomas Merton

ITSY-BITSY SPIDER WISDOM

“THE ITSY-BITSY SPIDER WENT UP THEWATERSPOUT,” I hear faintly through a brick wall, acacophony of children's voices from the preschool next doorto my husband's art studio. The words catch my attentionbecause they are lodged deep in my memory alongsiderecollections of Charlotte's Web by E.B. White, both of whichhave influenced my perspectives on arachnids.

The Devil's Tree

DR V. RAMAKANTHA, retired forest officer, who lived, raised a family, and worked in forests for most of his adult life, returns to our pages in 2025 to share his vast knowledge of medicinal plants, and the fascinating stories associated with them. In his signature style, this month he weaves together science, folklore, and traditional knowledge to tell the story of the Devil's Tree, Saptaparni.

ONCE UPON A Saturday

SULOCHANA SANTHOSH is a young and inspired writer who reminds us of the need to care for our ocean and the environment in general. What are you doing to make a difference?

Seven of Us

is a lecturer at the Bangkok School of Management, a wellness coach, and the co-leader of the Bangkok Women's Writers Group. Here, Bhavna writes about her inspiring experience of cleaning up the garbage in the city that is her home.

UNLEASHING OUR Extraordinary Capabilities

LYNNE McTAGGART is one of the central authorities on the new science of consciousness, and the award-winning author of seven books, including the internationally bestselling The Intention Experiment, The Field, The Bond, and The Power of Eight. Here, Lynne is interviewed by PURNIMA RAMAKRISHNAN about the transformative power of intention, the profound impact of group intention, and the potential for individuals to create significant change in their lives and the world.

The Sacredness of Human Development

CHRISTIANNA DEICHMANN is the Director of Education at the Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH), where she educates both professionals and parents on fostering the most nurturing environments for welcoming new life into the world. She is based in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA. With a multidisciplinary approach, Christianna blends Craniosacral Therapy, massage, and pre- and perinatal psychology into her holistic practice. Her work uniquely combines science and spirituality.In part 2 of this interview, Christianna continues to shares her expertise with DR. SNEHAL DESHPANDE, a Developmental Therapist, PPNE, and the Director of Heartfulness Family Connect Programs, offering a rich dialogue on Birth Trauma and Obstetrical Intervention.

The Beauty and Transformative Nature of Prayer

In the first episode for 2025 on spiritual practices, DAAJI offers us an inspiring and scientific explanation of prayer and its importance on the inner journey. He demystifies prayer by going beyond the religious connotations to its true purpose and the benefits it offers us as a means of evolution.

FROM Annoyance Serenity ΤΟ

SARALA UPADHYA shares her experience as a college professor to come up with a working model for how to manage annoyance both usefully and kindly. She has now reduced her “annoyance factor” making life more serene for herself and those around her.

Parenting: A Purifying Experience

MEGHA BAJAJ is a new mother. She celebrates the life-changing joy of parenting, and the way the equilibrium of parental love keeps the world intact.

BEYOND the Beat

The Heart’s Intelligence in Compassion and Healing

The Joy of Unity

SARAVANAN SUBRAMANIAM, Director of HeartyCulture Natural Products, India, introduces us to a new type of grafted mango at the nursery in Kanha Shanti Vanam. Not only does this new variety bring diversity to our taste buds, but also symbolizes the unity in diversity we all wish for in ecosystems that include human beings.