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Yoga for hips, 4-day intensive, Sept 4-7 2025

Kapotasana (pigeon pose)

4-day “hip opener” yoga intensive

I am pleased to announce a new morning intensive in which we will focus on hip opening yoga asanas.

You can participate in the program online via zoom or in-person at my home studio.

Flyer: You can view and download the flyer here.

Program: 4-day “hip opener” […]

Six virtues for success in yoga and in life

In a previous article, I talked about the six obstacles in the path of yoga which also impact our day-to-day life negatively. This was based on the Hatha Yoga Pradipika (HYP) chapter 1, verse 15. The very next verse (chapter 1, verse 16) talks about six virtues that can lead one to success […]

21-day Yoga Immersion, July 28 – Aug 17, 2025

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 yoga […]

Six impediments in the path of Yoga and day-to-day life

We all seek happiness, peace, clarity and focus of mind, and an overall sense of well-being. Our ancient scriptures offer timeless wisdom that can help us attain these life goals. Two of the important texts – Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (YSP) and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika (HYP) – provide deep insights into the […]

Yoga for Upper body and Core, July 9-13, 2025

Chaturanga dandasana

5-day “Yoga for upper body and core”

I am pleased to announce a new morning intensive in which we will focus on strengthening the upper body and the core.

You can participate in the program online via zoom or in-person at my home studio.

Flyer: You can view and download the flyer […]

Pranayama for teens (and adults), 6/27-6/29, 6-7:45 PM

I am pleased to announce a 3-day Pranayama program for teens (and adults!). 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 […]

Yoga for back pain relief – a personal experience

I received the following note from Chris Mazzara wherein he describes how practicing yoga has helped him get rid of stiffness and pain in the back. He has been practicing yoga regularly for a few months now. Feel free to share your own experience with yoga practice in the comments section below. 

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Cultivating compassion (karuṇā) toward others and self for serenity of mind

Compassion (karuṇā) is to feel the pain of others in your own heart. It is this feeling that propels us to extend a helping hand to those in need. In English, there are three words – compassion, sympathy, and empathy – which have similar meaning and are sometimes erroneously used interchangeably. Let us […]

14-day Meditation Intensive, June 2-15, 2025

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 […]

Significance of a Guru for personal and spiritual growth

Recently, I found this nice listing on the net highlighting differences between a guru and a teacher. I found some of the comparisons highly thought-provoking and insightful. You may want to go through these in some depth and reflect on the deeper significance of each. 

Teacher Guru

A teacher takes responsibility for your […]