Sadhguru answers a question about why devotees worship Shiva on Mondays, the significance of Mondays for powerfully consecrated lingas, and their connection with the solar system.

Here is the story of Skanda and how Thaipusam became a significant day because of him. Sadhguru explains how Skanda's greatest victory was not the battles he won but the realization he came to after fighting them.

Sadhguru describes the significance of Thaipusam – the most generous full moon of the year, which brings us victory and success in all aspects of life. Thaipusam is the first full moon day after the Winter Solstice, and is traditionally seen as a day of auspiciousness and grace.

Happy Thaipusam! Here are 15 Thaipusam wishes to share with your friends and family.

Dr. Horacio de la Iglesia (Professor, Department of Biology, University of Washington; and Director, Graduate Program in Neuroscience, University of Washington) and David R. Vago, Ph.D. (Director, Contemplative Neuroscience & Mind-Body Research Laboratory at Harvard Medical School's Brigham and Women's Hospital; and Research Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Vanderbilt University) have a conversation with Sadhguru about the influence of the Moon on the human body and mind.

Set the context for a joyful, exuberant day with a short, powerful message from Sadhguru. Explore a range of subjects with Sadhguru, discover how every aspect of life can be a stepping stone, and learn to make the most of the potential that a human being embodies.

Is it true that you should not eat during an eclipse? While such food won’t kill you, says Sadhguru, it will lower your perception. For a yogi, the loss of sensitivity is as good as death, he explains. Like a high-performance vehicle, if you want to function at your highest, you must look carefully at what kind of fuel goes into you.

Dr. Horacio de la Iglesia & Dr. David R. Vago ask Sadhguru about the intoxicating properties of the moon and how yogic practices can help experience it.

Cutting-edge medical research is exploring the effect of the Moon on human beings, their sleep, mood, and mental health. Dr. Horacio de la Iglesia, a leading researcher in this field, discusses the implications and gets a Yogic perspective from Sadhguru. Dr. Horacio de la Iglesia is a research associate and Professor of Biology at the University of Washington. The conversation is anchored by Dr. David Vago, who is a Professor of Psychology at Vanderbilt University and a research associate at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Horacio de la Iglesia (Professor, Department of Biology, University of Washington; and Director, Graduate Program in Neuroscience, University of Washington) and David R. Vago, Ph.D. (Director, Contemplative Neuroscience & Mind-Body Research Laboratory at Harvard Medical School's Brigham and Women's Hospital; and Research Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Vanderbilt University) have a conversation with Sadhguru about the influence of the Moon on the human body and mind.

Sadhguru speaks about the significance of the full moon and the impact it has on the human system. These days have always been held as sacred in the Indian tradition, because whatever the quality of a person, it naturally gets enhanced on a full moon day or pournami.

Sadhguru describes the significance of fasting on Ekadashi, the eleventh day after the full moon and new moon.

Sadhguru explains the meaning of Amavasya and its significance in the life of those who are on the spiritual path.

Sadhguru talks about the three fundamental qualities of the Divine Feminine, and explains how we can make use of Navratri, or the nine auspicious nights dedicated to Devi, to hasten our spiritual growth.

Sadhguru Satsang, Full Moon Flirtations, is an opportunity to experience meditation and mysticism with Sadhguru.