Newsletter April, 2020
In this issue:
Weekly ongoing classes via Zoom video streaming
As many of you are aware, due to the current situation with COVID-19, I am offering the weekly ongoing classes online via Zoom video streaming platform.
Schedule:
- Monday: 6:30 - 8 PM (level 1)
- Tuesday: 6:30 - 8 PM (level 1)
- Wednesday: 6:30 - 8 PM (level 1)
- Thursday: 6:30 - 7:30 PM (Pranayama and meditation)
- Saturday; 10:15 AM - 12:00 noon (level 1/2)
Instructor: Subhash Mittal
Registration: Fill out the registration form, providing information in all the fields, and submit it online.
Access: Remotely via live video streaming
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/450864393
Meeting ID: 450 864 393
Fee: "love offering" (voluntary donation)
Payment options: Zelle (use subhashmittal@gmail.com) or paypal (go to bottom of page)
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Meditative Asanas (with video)
 Padmasana (Lotus Pose)
In a couple of the articles (article 1, article 2) that I wrote recently, I talked about establishing a home-based meditation practice. For the practice of meditation, the most common recommendation is to sit on the floor in any one of the common meditative postures. Of course, if you are not comfortable sitting on the floor, you can always opt to sit in a chair, on a stool or a thick cushion etc. In this article, I would like to review some of the commonly practiced seated asanas used for both meditation and pranayama.
I hope you will enjoy practicing these asanas with me using the video.
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Upcoming Programs
Understanding the Mind to eliminate Stress
- What: An Introduction to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
- When: Third Saturday of the month
- Next Session: Saturday, April 18, 2020
- Access: remotely via live video streaming using Zoom
- TIME: 2:30 - 4:30 PM
- FEE: by voluntary donation
- Instructor: Subhash Mittal
- To register: please fill out the registration form
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Yoga Sutra study group, 2nd and 4th Saturday
podcast channel
As you may be aware, I have been offering monthly workshops wherein I discuss various aspects of yoga philosophy. The main focus in these workshops is to discuss the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali in some depth. In addition, from time to time, I also discuss concepts from the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads and other related ancient scriptures. In order to preserve these talks for future reference, I have been making an audio recording of these discussions and sharing them with the participants. These audio recordings are now available on the podcast channel on my blog. You are welcome to download these audio recordings for your use. In addition, you can listen to these podcasts as well as subscribe to them on itunes as well.
youtube channel
As you would have noticed from many of the recent posts on my blog, I have been adding short videos of many of the commonly practiced asana and pranayama sequences. I strongly urge you to subscribe to my youtube channel and visit the channel frequently to get instructions for your own asana and pranayama practices. Please share the link to the channel with your friends who might benefit from these detailed video instructions.
I would love to hear your feedback and, of course, would welcome suggestions for future videos that you would like to see on the channel.
Yoga in the News
Can Yoga Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes?
Yoga positively impacted aspects of the nervous system, the endocrine system, and the immune system — all of which helped mediate the complications and effects of type 2 diabetes.
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The Science of Meditation: What We Know and What We Don’t
While people have believed for thousands of years that meditation works, the search for scientific proof is just beginning. The team at Greater Good Science Center assesses the current state of the evidence — what we do, don’t, and might know.
Why slowing your breathing helps you relax
Cultivating more control over our lungs can bring many benefits to our mental and physical health. Is it time to relearn breathing?
Have a question/suggestion?
If you have a yoga-related question, please write to me and I would do my best to provide an answer in a timely manner. I would love to hear your suggestions for future newsletter articles.
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