Most of us know the importance of good decision making. Decisions can lead to happy or unhappy consequences. In a game show, if you choose what’s behind curtain one instead of curtain two, you might lose or gain a small fortune. Much of our life experience feels like that, feels like a gamble. We make countless choices everyday, but we are seldom sure if what we choose will bring the results we seek.

A vegetarian diet – no meat, poultry, fish, or eggs – is the most conducive to growth and success in any branch of Yoga. This is the diet recommended for and by yogis for millennia. A vegetarian diet is best for physical health and clarity of mind.

Prayer is a big subject with many subtleties. Below are some thoughts regarding the different ways to pray. There is also a chapter on prayer in Awaken: Inside Yoga Meditation.