I am pleased to announce a short 3-session workshop wherein you will be introduced to the basics of the ancient Sanskrit language. The program is specifically tailored for its use in yoga practice. As you may be aware, all ancient texts related to the field of yoga – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Samkhya system of philosophy, the Bhagavad Gita and many others – were all written in Sanskrit. A basic knowledge of Sanskrit can help us understand these texts at a deeper level and enrich our life in general and yoga experience in particular.

Flyer: You can download the flyer here. Feel free to share it with your own distribution lists. 

• What: Basic intro to Sanskrit, three sessions
• When: On Sundays – March 2, 9, and 16
• Time: 11 AM – 12 PM
• Access: Remotely via Zoom; login info will be provided upon receipt of registration
• Fee: FREE
• To register: please fill out the registration form, providing information in all the fields

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Vishnu Mudra

Energize, revitalize and recharge your body, mind and intellect. Learn how to handle stressful situations, how to relax and calm your mind.

I invite you to join me for a FREE yoga class wherein we’ll focus on Pranayama practices.

You can download the flyer here. Feel free to share it with your own distribution lists. 

Program info

• What: FREE morning yoga class; focus on Pranayama
• When: Sunday, January 12, 2025
• Time: 8:00-9:30 AM (US East Coast time, EST)
• Participation: online via zoom only
• Zoom Access:  Login info will be provided upon receipt of registration
• Instructor: Subhash Mittal
• Register here

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Padmasana (Lotus Pose)

Energize, revitalize and recharge your body, mind and intellect. Learn how to handle stressful situations, how to relax and calm your mind.

I invite you to join me for a FREE yoga class as given below. In this class, we’ll focus on Pranayama and Meditation.

No prior asana, pranayama or meditation experience is required.

Flyer: You can download the flyer here. Feel free to share it with your own distribution lists. 

• What: FREE morning yoga class; focus on Pranayama and Meditation
• When: Sunday, December 8, 2024
• Time: 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM (US East Coast time, EST)
• Participation: Online via zoom only
• Zoom Access:  Login info will be provided upon receipt of registration
• Instructor: Subhash Mittal
• Register here

The class will consist of:

• Light stretching
• Pranayama (six breathing practices)
• Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation)
• Guided meditation

How can yoga help?

In the words of Swami Satchidananda, the practice of yoga can help you achieve:

• a body of optimum health and strength
• senses under control
• a mind well disciplined, clear and calm
• an intellect as sharp as a razor
• a strong will
• a heart full of unconditional love and compassion
• an ego as pure as a crystal
• and a life filled with supreme peace and joy

To register, please fill out the registration form and submit it online.

After enjoying the FREE class, I invite you to continue your yoga practice by attending the ongoing classes that I offer as given in the schedule on my website here.

Do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions.

I look forward to your enthusiastic participation.

Adhomukha-shvanasana (downward dog)

I am pleased to announce a 14-day Beginner Level yoga program. If you are a yoga newbie, this program will introduce you to the basics of asana (physical postures), pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation. If you already have yoga experience, this program will help you enrich your yoga experience and also motivate you to re-establish your personal ongoing practice. Over the course of the program, I will offer guidance on how to build your practice at home so you can continue to enjoy the benefits of your practice.

Flyer: You can download the flyer here. Feel free to share it with your own distribution lists. 

You can join the program online via zoom or in-person at my home studio.

Program Information

• What: 14-day Beginner Level yoga program
• When: Sunday, Oct 20 – Saturday, Nov 2, 2024
• Time: 6:00 – 7:30 AM (US East Coast time, EST)
• In-person: At my home studio located at 206 Redwood Park Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
• Zoom access: The link to access via zoom will be provided upon receipt of registration and payment.
• Instructor: Subhash Mittal
• Fee:
  • $100 – Zelle (use subhashmittal@gmail.com), Venmo, or check
  • $105 –   paypal (go to bottom of page)
• To register: fill out the registration form and submit it online.
• Daily Routine:
  • Asana (50-55 min)
  • Yoga Nidra (~10 min)
  • Pranayama (~15 min)
  • Brief meditation

Strongly recommended

• Light,’sattvic’, nutritious, VEGETARIAN food
• No alcohol, drugs, tobacco or any other item of similar nature
• A personal commitment to continue the practice after the program is over

Benefits you will enjoy:

• Stress relief
• Increase strength, flexibility
• Relieve nagging pain
• Build positive outlook
• Sleep better
• Many more …

Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I look forward to your participation.

In an earlier article, I presented the basic concepts of Jnana Yoga which are largely identified with the philosophy of Vedanta. However, some of the main concepts in Jnana Yoga are also to be found in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali as well as the Philosophy of Samkhya.

As is common in most systems of Indian philosophy, the goal of all spiritual pursuit is the attainment of self-realization which can liberate one from the continuous cycle of transmigration.

Before discussing the concepts of Jnana yoga in the Yoga Sutras and Samkhya, it is important to understand some key differences between Vedanta and Yoga/Samkhya. As we saw in the previous article, the non-dual (Advaita) Vedanta school recognizes only one reality known as Brahman (supreme consciousness). This material creation consisting of conscious (Chetana) and non-conscious (achetana or jada) elements is simply an appearance in the space of consciousness (Brahman). This appearance is temporary as it has a beginning and an end. That is why it is also known as Māyā or an illusion. In yoga/Samkhya, however, there are two realities – Purusha (consciousness) and Prakriti (source of material creation). In this system, Purusha represents consciousness. Prakriti (also known as Mula Prakriti or Pradhana), while having no consciousness of its own, functions based on consciousness “borrowed” or “reflected” from Purusha.

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