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Does Yoga really mean union?

Yoga, in the context of yoga sutras, does not mean UNION, but in fact refers to kaivalya or separation between purusha and prakriti. […]

Can Pranayama control emotions?

Just as emotions can control our breathing pattern, we can learn to use different breathing practices that can control emotions. […]

Origins of Yoga (Is Yoga Hindu?)

In a recent article titled "Hindu Group Stirs a Debate Over Yoga’s Soul", New York Times has brought into focus the question concerning the origins of yoga which is being hotly debated on various blogs and newspaper columns. The article highlights the recent "Take Back Yoga" campaign launched by the Hindu American Foundation (HAF).

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Bhramari (Humming Bee) Pranayama

The word ‘bhramari’ (भ्रामरी) refers to the humming sound made by a ‘bhramara’ (a bumble bee in Sanskrit). The Bhramari Pranayama consists in making a deep, soft humming bee-like sound while exhaling.

Because Bhramari Pranayama has a very calming effect on the nerves and the mind, it is usually practiced as a […]

Yoga Sutra – Essence of Samadhi Pada

– by Kailasam

The Buddha diagnosed the symptoms of the Human Condition ( anxiety over birth, death, old age, and disease) and hypothesized that attachment was the cause. Sage Pathanjali pursues the diagnosis even further and proposes that the root cause is the lack of true knowledge ( agnanam). This lack is at the […]

How does the mind function?

4 functions of mind

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 […]

21-day Yoga Challenge, November 2010

Yes, we are all set for the next 21-day yoga challenge. Are you ready for this exciting and one of the most memorable yoga experiences of your life? Take the challenge and be transformed. Here are the particulars:

When: Sunday, October 31 – Saturday, November 20. I can accommodate a maximum of 15 people. Time: […]

My Cholesterol Story

How diet can help in lowering cholesterol […]

21-day Yoga Challenge – Sept 2010 Update

Yesterday we concluded the 3rd 21-day Yoga Challenge program successfully. There were a total of 15 participants. It is truly heartening to see everyone committed to come in every morning at 6 AM for these sessions. I would like to congratulate and thank all the students for their enthusiastic participation. For many of the students […]

10-day Pranayama and Meditation Intensive – October 2010

The next 10-day intensive on Pranayama and Meditation is scheduled as given below:

When: Thursday, October 7- Saturday, October 16, 2010 Time: 6:00 – 7:30 AM Location: Kalasrishti – 3000 Bearcat Way, Suite 112, Morrisville, NC 27513 (off Aviation Parkway) Fee: $55

This is the third such program in a series that I plan to […]