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I am pleased to announce the next pranayama/meditation intensive: 12-day Pranayama/Meditation Intensive Come and join me for this life-transforming experience where you will learn two of the most important aspects of a complete, integrated yoga practice – pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation. In this program I will introduce you to many of the breathing techniques [...] [...] Trataka (त्राटक) is one of the six cleansing techniques mentioned in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the classical text on the practices of Hatha Yoga. The six techniques are: Neti (nasal cleansing), Basti (yogic enema), Dhauti (digestive tract and intestinal cleansing), Kapalabhati (breathing technique involving forced, short bursts of exhalation), Nauli (abdominal churning) and Trataka (eye [...] [...] The next 21-day yoga challenge is scheduled for March 5-25, 2012. Join me for this exciting yoga journey that will bring about a positive transformation in your life. Whether you are brand new to yoga or are a seasoned practitioner, this program will bring the discipline in your life that you can sustain for the [...] [...] It was almost a year ago when I decided that I should attempt the full ‘colon cleansing’ technique called "shankhaprakshalana" (SP). I heard about this technique almost fifteen years ago when I was trying to find a yogic way to help me with my constipation problem. When I look back, I recall that I had [...] [...] Here are two more recipes for dishes that we enjoyed at the potluck breakfast at the end of the last 21-day yoga challenge. Granola Crumble Quinoa Pulao Granola Crumble (contributed by Prakash Bhave) [...] Parshvottanasana (पार्श्वोत्तानासन) (standing side stretch) is a beginning to intermediate level pose which is great for the health of the legs as well as the spine. It provides an excellent stretch for the entire back side of the legs, hamstrings in particular. [...] As we come to the end of calendar year 2011, I would like to extend my good wishes to you and your family for a healthy and joyous 2012 ahead. As I look back, the year 2011 has been a good one for me, my family and most importantly for the yoga classes that I [...] [...] In today’s discussion, I will be talking about the third of the five yamas – asteya (non-stealing). Defining Asteya The word Asteya (अस्तेय) is derived from the Sanskrit root word "steyn" which means ‘to steal’ to ‘to rob’. The word for a thief is "steynaH". "Steyam" is the word for theft. By adding the prefix [...] [...] Organic Tofu Scramble Enfrijoladas At the end of the last 12-day pranayama/meditation intensive, as per our tradition, all the participants got together over a potluck breakfast. These breakfast get-togethers provide a great opportunity for everyone to socialize and meet each other in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Moreover, we all get to sample some of [...] [...] As I mentioned in a previous post, I will be writing about the various aspects of Ashtanga Yoga ( अष्टाङ्ग योग – eight limbs of yoga) in my upcoming posts. The word Ashtanga is composed of two words – ashta, meaning eight and anga, meaning limbs. Ashtanga Yoga refers to the eight limbs of yoga [...] [...] |
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