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Bharadwajasana, spinal twist

Bharadwajasana

Asanas that involve a spinal twist are known to offer many benefits. The most commonly listed benefits include improved blood circulation in the body, enhanced mobility and range of motion of the spine, managing discomfort or pain in the lower back, detoxification and cleansing of the organs. One of the most commonly practiced […]

FREE class – focus on Pranayama, Sunday, Jan 12

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 […]

Samskaras: deep subconscious level imprints that shape our lives

What are samskaras

Have you ever wondered why we behave in a certain predetermined way in a given situation? For example if someone cuts you across while driving, you may end up shouting and cursing at the other person. Or, if someone screams at you using harsh words, you are likely to shout […]

Free yoga session, focus on Pranayama and Meditation

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 […]

Reincarnation, Karma and Samsara

Karma (actions), karma-phala (fruits of actions), and saṃsāra (cycles of birth-death-reincarnation) are fundamental tenets of Indian philosophical thought and offer deep insights into the moral, ethical, and spiritual foundation of human existence.

Karma

In common parlance, we hear statements like, “what goes around comes around” or “as you sow, so shall you reap”. […]

14-day Beginner level yoga, Oct 20-Nov 2, 2024

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 […]

Jnana Yoga in the Yoga Sutras and Samkhya

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 […]

14-day Meditation Intensive, Sep 16-29, 2024

Padmasana (Lotus Pose)

How would you like to learn to:

Deal with stressful situations Develop a clam, peaceful mind Stay in the present moment Improve creativity through clarity of mind Improve relationships Sleep better Connect with your true inner Self

A regular practice of meditation is known to give you all the above and […]

Jnana Yoga (Yoga of wisdom) – an overview

As mentioned an a previous article, the Bhagavad Gita is one of the most revered texts in the Hindu philosophical thought. The text captures the philosophy, psychology, and practical guidelines on how we can lead a very purposeful and fulfilling life. The goal of life, as presented in the Gita and other Hindu […]

Yoga sequence to build upper body strength

Yoga offers a multitude of benefits at all levels – physical, physiological, mental, emotional, spiritual and deeper. Most of these benefits can be combined under these four broad categories:

Strength Flexibility Endurance Balance

In this article, I will be presenting a set of asanas and asana sequences that will help develop strength in the upper body. […]