Newsletter May, 2017
In this issue:
Laghu Shankha Prakshalana (colon cleanse – short version)
 Udarakarshanasana
" ... One of the most popular colon cleansing techniques is known as the Shankha Prakshalana (शङ्ख प्रक्षालन). The word "shankha" means a conch and "prakshalana" means a wash. The abdomen is shaped like a conch. Thus cleansing of the abdomen and the colon is called Shankha Prakshalana (SP). There are two versions of this practice commonly in vogue. One is called the full version and the other is an abbreviated version called Laghu Shankha Prakshalana (लघु शङ्ख प्रक्षालन) (LSP). The word "laghu" means short or brief. The full version involves repeating the short version multiple times. "
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Upcoming Programs
 Padmasana (Lotus Pose)
14-day Meditation Immersion, May 1-14, 2017
- What: 14-day Meditation Intensive
- When: Monday, May 1 - Sunday, May 14, 2017
- Time: 6:00 – 7:30 AM
- Location: 4000 Bearcat Way, Suite 102, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Daily Routine: Light stretching (10-15 minutes), Pranayama (15 min), Relaxation (15 min), Meditation - discussion and practice (45 min)
- Commitment: A firm commitment to follow this schedule and attend every day
- Fee: $90
- To register: fill out the registration form, providing information in all the fields, and submit it online
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Understanding the Mind to eliminate Stress
- What: An Introduction to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
- When: Third Saturday of the month
- Next Session: Saturday, May 20, 2017
- TIME: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
- LOCATION: 4000 Bearcat Way, Suite 104, Morrisville, NC 27560
- FEE: by voluntary donation
- To register: please fill out the registration form (if you have filled the form recently, send me an email to register)
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Free yoga class at Morrisville Library
When: Friday, May 12,
12:30 - 1:45 PM
Where: West Regional Library, 4000
Louis Stephens Drive,
Cary, NC 27519
 Downward Facing Dog
Library phone number:
919-463-8500
Instructor: Subhash Mittal
Come
and enjoy a free yoga class at the Morrisville (West Regional) library.
This class is suitable for both beginners and seasoned practitioners.
In the class, we will go through a series of stretching postures, deep
relaxation and breathing techniques. At the end of the class you will
feel energized, rejuvenated and deeply relaxed.
Yoga Retreat in Mebane, NC, Aug 3-6
Mark your calendars for this amazing life experience - a yoga retreat at a lovely yoga ashram in Mebane, NC, August 3-6, 2017. At this retreat you will be able to slow down and experience yourself at a deeper level, nourished and supported by the beauty of natural surroundings. You will be able to deepen your personal yoga practice and develop an understanding of the yoga philosophy in an ashram-like setting under the guidance of Subhash Mittal.
I'll be sending more details soon!
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
Bend it like granny - BBC news
"Nanammal is 98 years old and an expert yoga instructor from the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. But it's not just her - her entire family are yoga practitioners, including her children and grandchildren."
Watch this amazing youtube video.
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Parents Are Obsessed With This Dad's Trick That Stops a Crying Baby in Seconds
Ever tried chanting OM to quieten a crying infant? If you have a newborn, you're gonna want to give this a shot.
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Yoga Helps At-Risk Girls Cope with Trauma
A report released today by Georgetown Law’s Center on Poverty and Inequality calls for specialized yoga programs to be offered widely to girls in the juvenile justice system amidst growing evidence that they can help them overcome the harmful effects of pervasive childhood trauma.
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What Does Mindfulness Meditation Do to Your Brain?
" ... More people than ever are doing some form of this stress-busting meditation, and researchers are discovering it has some quite extraordinary effects on the brains of those who do it regularly."
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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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