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21-day Yoga Immersion, Oct 28 – Nov 17, 2019

Virabhadrasana (Warrior2)

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 yoga journey. Here are […]

14-day Meditation Intensive, Sept 9-22, 2019

Padmasana (Lotus Pose)

I am pleased to announce the next Meditation Intensive. In this program, I will discuss the basic concepts of meditation and practice several of the concentration (dharana) and meditation (dhyana) techniques. Most of the information that I will be sharing is based on the concepts discussed in Patanjali’s Yoga […]

Building a strong willpower through yoga

What is willpower?

What is willpower? Merriam-Webster dictionary defines willpower as “energetic determination”. That means we make an enthusiastic mental resolution to achieve a certain goal in a certain period of time and then use “energetic determination” to stay on course to achieve success in our endeavors.

We are all too familiar with people making […]

What causes suffering? (theory of Kleshas)

The Buddha, in his Four Noble Truths, stated:

Life is suffering (Dukkha) There is a cause for this suffering We can put an end to this suffering Here is the eight-fold path to follow to end suffering Five Kleshas

The Yoga system of Patanjali presents a concept of suffering, or pain, which is very similar […]

14-day Pranayama Intensive, Aug 5 – 18, 2019

Vishnu Mudra

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 […]

Struggling with weight loss? Yoga may help

Standing hamstring stretch

One of the common reasons why people join a yoga class is for weight loss. Of course, many students have doubts as to how yoga, which is relatively a gentler form of exercise, can help you lose weight. Most people tend to identify weight loss with vigorous physical activities in […]

Ego vs. the Intellect

Functions of mind-field

In his Yoga Sutras, Patanjali has defined yoga as “control of the fluctuations of the mind-field” (योगश्चित्त-वृत्ति-निरोधः) – sutra 1.2. In order to learn how to control the mind-field, it will be helpful to understand what this mind-field is and how the mind functions. In our ancient literature, especially the […]

Value of non-judgment

At the dinner table, a conversation between mother and child might go something like this …

M: Son, try out this new dish, it is delicious. C: No, thanks, mom. I don’t like it. M: just give it a try. C: No, mom, I told you I don’t like it. M: But you haven’t even […]

21-day Yoga Immersion, Feb 26 – Mar 18

Virabhadrasana (Warrior2)

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 yoga journey. Here are […]

The Five Pranas

Five Pranas

The word “prana” (prāṇa – प्राण) is derived from the Sanskrit root word “an” (अन्) with the prefix “pra” added. “an” means to breathe. When we add the prefix “pra” then prana assumes a much broader meaning in addition to simply the breath. Prana can mean the cosmic life force or the […]