Enlightenment Journal

Spiritually Conscious Living in  

an Awakened World

Winter 2012–2013

Published quarterly by: 

Center for Spiritual  

Enlightenment (CSE) 

1146 University Avenue 

San José, CA 95126

Annual subscription rate:  

$20 US, $25 all other countries

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CSE, Attn: Enlightenment Journal 

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Enlightenment Journal is published  

by CSE to provide teachings, 

inspiration and practical support  

for seekers of Self- and God-realization. 

Our motto: “Everyday, enlightenment,” 

affirms the certain destiny  

of all people to realize their essential 

nature, express their innate potential, 

and live joyously in freedom. 

FOUndEr & EditOr 

Ellen Grace O'Brian

EditOriAL StAFF 

Sundari Jensen 

 Parthenia Hicks 

Beverly Kam 

nancy Gardner 

Shelley Swan 

tina rama Margason 

Mari Kelley

Art And dESiGn StAFF 

Clarice Hirata, tom Pipinou,  

nalini Shenefelt, Marcella Shanti, 

Macartney, ron Lindahn

PRACTICE

12  

Hatha Yoga: Safe Yoga for the Low Back 

 

  Simple poses for strength and flexibility

18  

Healthy Living: Soul Satisfying  

 

  Soups and Stews

 

  Recipe: Chickpea Rice Soup with  

  Swiss Chard for the Holidays

28  

International Kriya Yoga Congress

   

  A special invitation to a global  

  gathering

INSPIRATION

20  

On the Path: Questions & Answers 

23  

Living Kriya Yoga  

  

Remembering Paramahansa Yogananda

32  

Poetry: Meaning of a Word   

  

Sabiha Betûl

AT THE CENTER

11  

2013 Meditation Retreats  

  with Rev. O’Brian

 

24  

The Yoga Hour

 

30  

CSE Press

A successful life must begin  

with the cultivation of your soul.

–Paramahansa Yogananda