In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts

In Buddhist cosmology, “Hungry Ghosts” refers to a psychic domain of the human mind in which we are haunted by endless desires and harmful or unhelpful subconscious thought forms. These can be dangerous realms to inhabit and can manifest in the world as addictions, compulsive or dissociate behaviors to try and ease these pains. As yogis, we do not shy away from entering these realms but rather enter them with curiosity and a strength of spirit to to navigate this psychological landscape. We go into these realms of our psyche to bring harmony or dispose of subconscious “ghosts” that falsely dictate our behaviors away from true freedom in our lives. We harness and activate our energy to transform these forces and use it as a positive power to relate to. All Hallow’s Eve has long been revered as a day in which our perception of time and space is subtle and deep; the veil between realms remains thin. Harness the power of this day through deep practice to clear the subconscious and bring mental and emotional balance to the system.