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14-day Pranayama Intensive, March 7-20 2022

Padmasana (Lotus Pose)

I am pleased to announce the next Pranayama intensive. In this program, we will be practicing some of the main pranayama techniques given in our ancient yoga texts. I will also discuss the underlying concepts in the practice of pranayama and all the wonderful benefits that the practice can […]

30-minute Hip Opening Yoga Sequence

In a few previous posts, I have written about some of the short duration hip opening yoga sequences. These were provided in the standing, seated and reclining categories. In the present article, I am providing a 30-minute sequence that combines a few asanas each from the standing, seated and reclining positions. You can integrate this […]

Two balancing poses – Warrior 3 and Natarajasana

Virabhadrasana (warrior 3)

In this post, I’ll be talking about two of the standing, one-leg balancing poses – vīrabhadrāsana (Warrior 3) and naṭarājāsana (Dancer’s pose). Given the alignment, flexibility and balance required to get into and maintain these asanas, they are considered intermediate level balancing poses. As with most balancing poses, these two […]

How can I improve quality of sleep?

We all know that adequate sleep is essential for normal, healthy functioning of the body. Sleep affects our physical and mental health and good quality sleep is necessary for maintaining energy and alertness during the day. Sleep deprivation can make one drowsy and unable to concentrate the next day. Lack of sleep can make us […]

30-Minute session to stretch the hamstrings

I am pleased to present a short, 30-minute, video sequence that will help you stretch and strengthen your hamstrings. 

Hamstring is any one of the three posterior thigh muscles in between the hip and the knee (wikipedia). These  muscles are often the cause for various sports injuries. Tightness of these muscles can cause chronic pain not only in […]

14-day Pranayama Intensive, Oct 4-17, 2021

14-day pranayama intensive; all basic pranayama practices […]

7-day Yoga Intensive – focus: hamstrings and quads

Hanumanasana

7-day yoga intensive, focus: hamstrings and quads

I am pleased to announce a new morning intensive with focus on hamstrings and quadriceps. The program will be available online via zoom as well as via in-person participation at my home studio.

Program: 7-day yoga intensive, focus: hamstrings and quads Location: In-person, at […]

Understanding Vairagya (dispassion/non-attachment)

The word Vairagya is derived from the word ‘raga’ (likes, attraction, attachment), the attraction which arises due to pleasure derived from any object. Vairagya is the opposite of ‘raga’ and means the absence of attachment to the pleasure that we derive from the objects of desire. Even though the word vairagya is derived from ‘raga’, […]

14-day Yoga Immersion, Level 2, August 16-29, 2021

Mayurasana (peacock)

I am pleased to announce the next Level 2 Yoga Immersion program. I invite you to join me on this exciting and deeply rewarding yoga journey.

Please note the class duration will be an hour and 45 minutes.

Prerequisite: An ongoing yoga practice including asana and pranayama. Ability to practice basic […]

10-day Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) Sadhana intensive, July 19-28, 2021

Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)

I am pleased to announce a new morning intensive – “10-day Surya Namaskar Sadhana”. The program will be available online via zoom as well as via in-person participation at my home studio.

Program: 10-day Surya Namaskar Sadhana Location: In-person, at my home studio located at 206 Redwood Park Drive, Morrisville, NC […]