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Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

The word "trikona" is  composed of two words – "tri" meaning ‘three’ and "kona" meaning ‘angle’. So Trikonasana – त्रिकोणासन ( (click on the blue arrow to the left to hear the name in Sanskrit) is normally translated as "Triangle Pose". Trikonasana is one of the basic standing poses and has benefits for the legs, [...] [...]

21-day Yoga Challenge, June 2011

Yes, we are all set for the next 21-day yoga challenge. Are you ready for this exciting and one of the most memorable yoga experiences of your life? Take the challenge and be transformed! Here are the particulars: When: Monday, June 13- Sunday, July 3, 2011. Time: 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM Where: Kalasrishti – [...] [...]

Yoga Retreat Experience

"I had a lovely experience. I especially liked the time spent on yoga philosophy. Subhash presented the information in a way that encouraged conversation rather than it feeling like a lecture. The conversation was dynamic and had room for all questions at every level of understanding." "What a wonderful experience! If the stress of daily [...] [...]

Strengthen your Back with Camel Pose (Ushtrasana)

Camel Pose (Ushtrasana – उष्ट्रासन) is one of the commonly practiced backward-bending poses. It is an intermediate level back bending pose and stretches both the front and back sides of the body. The Sanskrit word ‘ushtra’ means a camel. It is not clear why the pose is named after a camel since the final pose [...] [...]

Strengthen Core Muscles with Boat Pose

Boat pose (Navasana – नावासन or Naukasana – नौकासन) is one of the basic poses that can be practiced to effectively build core strength (in addition to many other benefits, as given here). It is usually practiced along with some of the other poses that are practiced from the supine position – like the shoulder [...] [...]

Halasana (Plow Pose)

The word "hala" in Sanskrit means a ‘plow’ (also spelt ‘plough’), a basic implement in the old days used  to till the soil. In its final position, it resembles a wooden plough which is pulled by one or two oxen or horses in the field. The mention of the name ‘plough’ brings back memories from [...] [...]

Spring Yoga Retreat with Subhash

I would like to invite you for a Spring yoga retreat in the beautiful rural setting in Mebane, NC. At this retreat you will be able to slow down and experience yourself at a deeper level, nourished and supported by the beauty of natural surroundings. You will be able to deepen your personal yoga practice [...] [...]

21-day Yoga Challenge, March 2011

Yes, we are all set for the next 21-day yoga challenge. Are you ready for this exciting and one of the most memorable yoga experiences of your life? Take the challenge and be transformed! Here are the particulars: When: Monday, February 28- Sunday, March 20, 2011. Time: 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM Where: Kalasrishti – [...] [...]

Yoga for Kids

Yesterday was the first day of the 8-week kids yoga session. And, I must say, it was a unique experience, and a lot of fun! I used to teach a kids yoga class about 3 years ago. However, the attendance in the class was very erratic and unpredictable. There were times when no one would [...] [...]

Yoga and Emotional Intelligence (EI)

Up until recently, Intelligence Quotient (IQ) was considered to be the best indicator of a person’s intelligence and consequently their success in personal and professional life. In the last few years, however, the concepts of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Emotional Quotient (EQ) have become popular topics of discussion and are now being considered a more [...] [...]