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Essence of Asana Practice

Padmasana (Lotus Pose)

For most people, the word “yoga” is synonymous with the physical aspect of yoga involving the practice of asana (yoga postures) only. In most yoga classes taught in gyms or fitness centers, the entire duration of the class is usually spent in an intense practice of asanas. Some of the more physically […]

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 […]

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 […]

Marichyasana (Sage Marichi Pose) with video

Marichyasana (मरीच्यासन) is named after the sage Marichi (not sure why!). The word Marichi (मरीचि) literally means a ray of light. As per the Hindu mythology, Marichi was the son of Brahma and chief of the Maruts (also called vayu or wind-gods). He’s one of the seven (sometimes 10 or 12) sages (rishis) […]

21-day Yoga Immersion, June 10-30, 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 […]

9-day Suryodaya (Sunrise) Yoga, Level 2, May 11-19

Mayurasana (peacock)

I am pleased to announce this exciting Level 2 Yoga program. I invite you to join me on this energizing and deeply rewarding yoga journey.

Please note the class duration will be an hour and 45 minutes.

What: 9-day Suryodaya (Sunrise) Yoga, Level 2 When: Saturday, May 11 – Sunday, May 19, 2019 […]

Tripod Headstand (Shirshasana) – 2 variations

Tripod Headstand-1 (shirshasana)

In a recent post we discussed the classical version of the shirshasana (headstand). In this version, the fingers of the two hands are interlaced and the head is positioned against the two palms. The forehead is allowed to rest lightly on the floor. 

In today’s post, we will practice another variation of […]

Shirshasana (headstand) with variations (video)

Shirshasana (headstand), along with Sarvangasana (shoulder stand), is one of the commonly practiced inverted poses. In today’s article, I am going to discuss the Shirshasana – (शीर्षासन) – [audio:http://www.integralyogastudio.com/sounds/shirshasana.mp3](headstand) along with some variations that are incorporated while in the asana. In many yoga texts, shirshasana has been described as "the king of asanas", […]

14-day Meditation Intensive, April 15-28, 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 […]

Surya Namaskar Yogathon (108 rounds) at HSNC, Sunday, April 14, 2019

Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) Surya Namaskar Yogathon (108 rounds) – Sunday, April 14, 7 – 11:30 AM!

I invite you to join us for this memorable yoga event where we will practice 108 rounds of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations). Surya Namaskar, practiced to the accompaniment of beautifully chanted mantras, will not only invigorate and energize you […]