Newsletter May 2025
In this issue:
Significance of a Guru for personal and spiritual growth
Recently, I found this nice listing on the net highlighting differences between a guru and a teacher. I found some of the comparisons highly thought-provoking and insightful. You may want to go through these in some depth and reflect on the deeper significance of each.
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A teacher takes responsibility for your growth.
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A Guru makes you responsible for your growth.
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A teacher gives you things you do not have and require.
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A Guru takes away things you have and do not require
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Weekly ongoing classes
As many of you are aware, I teach weekly ongoing yoga classes as per the schedule given below. These classes are offered both online via Zoom as well as in-person at my home studio.
Home studio address (for in-person participation on Mon, Tue and Sat): 206 Redwood Park Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560. Please note: in-person participation for the Wednesday class is at the Hindu Temple (HSNC) cultural hall.
Schedule:
- Monday: 6:30 - 8 PM (level 1)
- Tuesday: 6:30 - 8 PM (level 1)
- Wednesday: 6:30 - 8 PM (level 1)
- 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.
Zoom Access: Login info for Zoom access will be provided upon receipt of registration.
Schedule and Fee: Please visit my website here for the current schedule and available payment plans. If you are a new student, the fee for the first month is $40.
How to pay: check, Zelle (use subhashmittal@gmail.com), Venmo (use 9199269717) or paypal (go to bottom of page)
My book on Pranayama
Pranayama
I recently published my book, “Pranayama for energy, vigor and vitality”. This book contains detailed instructions on all the Pranayama practices that I cover in the various yoga courses that I offer. You are welcome to get a printed version of the book from me ($10). You can also buy the book on Amazon – both kindle version and printed version are available.
As you are aware, buyers depend on product reviews on Amazon to make their buying decision. Once you obtain a copy of the book, I'd truly appreciate your writing a review on Amazon. That will help promote the book further so more people can get the book and derive benefits from their pranayama practices.
Upcoming Programs
14-day pranayama intensive
Padmasana (Lotus Pose)
You can join the program either online via zoom or in person at my home studio.
Flyer: You can view/download the program flyer here. Feel free to share it with your own distribution lists.
An outline of what I plan to cover in the course is given in this document (pdf format) in my dropbox folder.
No prior yoga (asana, pranayama or meditation) experience is required.
Program details:
- What: 14-day pranayama intensive
- When: Monday, May 5 - Sunday, May 18, 2025
- Time: 6:00 – 7:30 AM (US East Coast time, EST)
- In-person participation: At my home studio located at 206 Redwood Park Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Zoom access: The link to access via zoom will be provided upon receipt of registration and payment.
- Fee:
- Instructor: Subhash Mittal
- Daily Routine: Light stretching (10-15 minutes), Pranayama practice (45 min), Relaxation (15 min), Yoga philosophy/meditation (15 min)
- Commitment: A firm commitment to follow this schedule and attend every day
- To register: fill out the registration form, providing information in all the fields, and submit it online
Samkhya Karika study group, 2nd and 4th Saturday
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
Studies Link Lifestyle, Exercise and Yoga to Improved Urologic Health and Cancer Outcomes
New studies explore how exercise and diet may slow prostate cancer progression, the benefits of pelvic yoga for patients with overactive bladder, the relationship between time spent outdoors and testosterone levels as well as the impact of regular physical activity on mitigating fat accumulation due to declining testosterone.
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Yoga Gets Tested For Osteoarthritis & Comes Out With Flying Colours
Yoga has also been claiming success in this area for a long time but it isn’t widely accepted only because studies conducted so far have lacked a “credible" evidence base.
So, researchers in Australia decided to compare Yoga and Strengthening Exercises for their effectiveness in Osteoarthritis (OA).
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Practising yoga is equivalent to taking 11,400 steps in two hours, according to a new study
Yoga might seem gentle, but new research shows it packs a surprising punch. A recent study found that two hours of yoga practice can equal the effort of taking 11,400 steps. This revelation might change how you view your yoga routine. It’s a workout that can add significant physical activity.
Knee osteoarthritis pain reduced by yoga
People with knee osteoarthritis can relieve pain by frequently doing yoga, new research has shown. Academics have found that yoga is as effective as strengthening exercises for reducing pain caused by knee osteoarthritis.
Preventing dementia through yoga
As rates of dementia continue to rise worldwide, research is increasingly pointing to the role of lifestyle in protecting our health. Among the most powerful tools we have is yoga, not just as a physical practice but as a comprehensive system that enhances mental clarity, emotional balance, and neural function.
Students pair music therapy, yoga in family caregiver research study
Ortiz, the music therapy junior, and Tarkington, the exercise physiology senior, have grown their appreciation for each other and their areas of study while growing the integrated music therapy and mindful yoga program to improve the well-being of informal family caregivers in the region.
Development, Validation, and Feasibility of Yoga Intervention Module for Optimizing Safe Use of Screen Time: A Pilot Study
Frequent screen use in adolescents is linked to adverse health effects. Yoga practice fosters self-regulation, which can help limit screen time and promote healthy behaviors. This study developed and validated a first-ofits-kind yoga module to minimize excessive screen time among adolescents.This pilot study aimed to assess the feasibility and potential efficacy of yoga intervention in promoting healthy screen time regulation and reducing related symptoms like depression, anxiety, eye strain, and physical health issues
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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