Newsletter May, 2019
In this issue:
Preparing for Shirshasana (Headstand)
In previous two posts, I discussed both the classical version as well as the "tripod" version of the Shirshasana (headstand pose). In today's post, we will practice a few stretches that will help us prepare for the practice of headstand (shirshasana).
I hope you will enjoy practicing with the video demonstration.
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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, May 18, 2019
- TIME: 2:30 - 4:30 PM
- LOCATION: Integral Yoga Studio, 4000 Bearcat Way, Suite 102, 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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Yoga Retreat in Mebane, NC, May 2-5, 2019
 Lakulish Ashram 1
I invite you to join me for this amazing life experience - a yoga retreat at a lovely yoga ashram in Mebane, NC, May 2-5, 2019. 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.
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Suryodaya Yoga, Level 2, May 11-19, 2019
 Mayurasana (peacock) 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
- Time: 6:00 AM - 7:45 AM
- Location: Integral Yoga Studio, 4000 Bearcat Way, Suite 102, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Instructor: Subhash Mittal
- Commitment:
- A firm commitment to complete the program without missing a day
- At the end of the program, continue the same practice at home in order to make it a life-long habit
- Fee: $90 (cash, check, zelle or paypal)
- To register: Fill out the registration form, providing information in all the fields, and submit it online
- Prerequisite: An ongoing yoga practice including asana and pranayama. Familiarity with basic asanas, pranayama and asana sequences like Surya Namaskara etc.
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Yoga Sutra study group, 2nd and 4th Saturday
- Event: Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Study Group (YSP SG) meeting
- When: Second and fourth Saturday of the month
- Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM (followed by social tea)
- Location: 206 Redwood Park Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560 (Breckenridge sub-division)
- Recommended texts for study:
- “The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali” by Swami Satchidananda
- “The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali” by Edwin F. Bryant
- “Science of Yoga”, by I. K. Taimni (free pdf download)
- “Yoga philosophy of Patanjali”, by Swami Hariharananda Aranya
- Summary of earlier discussions - YSP blog (your comments on the blog posts are welcome)
- Audio recording of yoga sutras – in Sanskrit, English and Sanskrit+English
- Invocation to Sage Patanjali and the closing Shanti Mantra
- Podcasts of my talks on Yoga Philosophy in the monthly workshops
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
What are the benefits of yoga for arthritis?
A new study in the journal Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience sheds new insights into the benefits of yoga for arthritis patients.
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100-year-old yoga instructor keeps moving, dancing
A 100-year-old yoga instructor has no plans to stop practicing and teaching.
On a spring day in Hartsdale, a northern suburb of New York City where she leads her classes, Tao Porchon-Lynch said she first encountered the ancient practice at age 7 in her native India. Strolling along a beach, she was transfixed by a group of boys doing yoga poses. When her aunt told her the movements were "not ladylike," she responded, "If boys can do it, I can do it."
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How yoga changed the life of a teen living in the projects
Growing up in the projects of Queens, Raheem Lewis was an angry young man surrounded by drugs and violence. “I was a bad individual. I was just always angry, and I didn’t know why I had the anger,” he tells The Post. “I was just a mad kid.” Then one day, he was handed an unlikely lifeline: yoga.
IS YOGA HEART-HEALTHY? IT'S NO STRETCH TO SEE BENEFITS, SCIENCE SUGGESTS
Some studies suggest the mind-body practice may be good for heart health, from reducing blood pressure and cholesterol to lowering stress and body mass index.
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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