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Prāṇāyāma – basic concepts

Introduction

Vishnu Mudra

To breathe is to live, and without breath there is no life. As you may be aware, the theory of Karma is recognized as a key part of the Indian philosophy. As stated by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras (sutra 2.13), our karmas determine these three attributes of our future birth […]

14-day Meditation Intensive, Aug 18-31, 2022

Padmasana (Lotus Pose)

I am pleased to announce the next 14-day Meditation Intensive. In this program, I will be presenting the basic concepts of meditation and practice several meditation techniques. Most of the information that I will be sharing is based on the concepts discussed in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and related classical yoga texts.

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Nadi Shuddhi (alternate nostril breathing) with bandhas (video)

Padmasana (Lotus Pose)

In the past, I have written about the concept of kumbhaka (breath retention) as one of the attributes of breath used in various pranayama practices. In today’s post I will discuss the integration of kumbhaka and bandhas (energy locks) in one of most commonly practiced pranayama techniques – alternate nostril breathing […]

Viloma Pranayama (Staircase breathing)

In previous articles, I have talked about the concept of the four components of a breathing cycle – inhalation (pūraka), exhalation (rechaka), retention (called kumbhaka) after inhalation (antara-kumbhaka), and retention after exhalation (bāhya kumbhaka). In addition to these,  breath retention can be introduced at any time during the process of inhalation or exhalation. One of […]

14-day Pranamaya Intensive, July 18-31, 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 bring us.

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21-day yoga immersion, June 10-30, 2022

Tip-toe balance

21 days to Transformation

I am pleased to announce the next 21-day Yoga Immersion program. The past programs have been very well received by all the participants. For most of them, it has been truly a life-transforming experience. I invite you to join me on this exciting and deeply rewarding 21-day […]

Want to lose weight? – meditate!

Weight loss

When new students join my yoga class, I have them fill out a registration form. One of the questions in the form asks them why they are interested in joining the yoga class and what specific benefits they are looking for. “I want to lose weight” is, as expected, one of the […]

Yoga retreat with Subhash, June 2-5, 2022

Yoga at the beach

I would like to invite you to a yoga retreat in the Southern Outer Banks area, by the ocean. 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 […]

14-day Meditation Intensive, April 25 – May 8, 2022

Padmasana (Lotus Pose)

I am pleased to announce the next 14-day Meditation Intensive. In this program, I plan to discuss the basic concepts of meditation and practice several meditation techniques. Most of the information that I will be sharing is based on the concepts discussed in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and related classical yoga […]

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 […]