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...prescription drugs, the novice is ready for initiation. If he goes through the typical ceremony, he takes one clean handkerchief, three pieces of sweet fruit and at least six fresh flowers, symbolic offerings to be laid before a portrait of the Indian guru who once taught the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, founder of the International Meditation Society. Alone with his own mentor in an atmosphere made mystical by candlelight, incense and the chanting of Sanskrit phrases, the neophyte is taught the word that he has come to learn: his specially assigned mantra, an apparently meaningless sound that is really an ancient...
...explained that Kundalini Yoga originated in India about 5000 years ago. "It used to be shrouded in mysticism, fear, egotism and ignorance. The new method of teaching Kundalini Yoga came three and a half years ago when Yogi Bhajan came to the United States and started teaching...
...said he became involved with Kundalini Yoga two and a half years ago, while he was living in the mountains of Colorado. He heard of a Yogi who held classes nearby, and participated in them...
Induction into Baseball's Hall of Fame is an occasion for hardened professionals to melt. "I thank everybody for making this day necessary," said Yogi Berra, wiping away a tear. The youngest player ever to be inducted, Sandy Koufax, 36, thanked the coach "who pushed me, shoved me, embarrassed me and made me work, and thank God for him." After similar expressions from Lefty Gomez, Early Wynn and Buck Leonard, it came time for the award to Josh Gibson, the greatest batter in the Negro leagues. Gibson died in 1947, but Josh Gibson Jr. was on hand to receive...
...tossed into the stockade after one of his three courts-martial in as many years, he won a reprieve for one day only. The Yankees had come to Okinawa to play some exhibition games, and Downey had the reputation of being a good fastballer. He pitched three innings. Then Yogi Berra stepped up to bat, swatted one into the ocean, and Downey was back in stir...