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The Arka Side of Life

Winter Solstice

Thousands of people flock to Stonehenge on the Summer Solstice but in fact it looks like our Neolithic sites were actually built and aligned to the Mid Winter Solstice.

Is Kundalini Real?

Said to be a coiled serpent of energy at the base of the spine which can be awakened through meditation.

 

Ouroboros; The Eternal Cycle and Union of Opposites

In the never-ending circle of infinity, the end is a beginning and the beginning is an end.

Mandalas : A Symbol of the Self

A mandala represents a 'spiritual journey' starting from the outside to the 'inner' core'

Tamil Women with Stretched Ears in the 1800's

Paambadam are very contemporary looking ear weights, its amazing to think these designs are hundreds of years old.

The Scarab Beetle in Egyptian Mythology

The Egyptians saw the scarab beetle as a symbol of death and rebirth.

Kayaw Tribe from Northern Thailand

Kayaw women stretch their ears and start at a surprisingly young age!

Different Types of Ear Piercings

An ear map showing the locations of the most common ear piercings

I can't undo my septum clicker!

A neat little hack to undo a septum clicker if you are having trouble taking it out.

The Kali Yantra : A Meditation on Shakti

A Yantra is a mystical spiritual design, originating from the Tantric traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism. Kali is the most powerful form of Shakti.

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