Newsletter July, 2018
In this issue:
Laghu Shankha Prakshalana (colon cleanse – short version)
 Udarakarshanasana
... What is Laghu Shankhaprakshalana (short version of colon cleanse) and how to practice it? I found details about the technique in a book from the Bihar School of Yoga. Essentially, LSP involves drinking four to six glasses of lukewarm, saline water, first thing in the morning. After drinking water, you are supposed to do a sequence of five postures, each eight times. Within a short time, this routine helps in bowel movement. As I mentioned, I have been practicing the LSP routine on a daily basis for over fifteen years now.
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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, July 21, 2018
- 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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Free yoga class July 4
- What: FREE yoga class
- When: Wednesday, July 4, 2018
- Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location: Integral Yoga Studio, 4000 Bearcat Way, Suite 102, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Register here
- First-come, first-served
21-day Yoga Immersion, July 9-29
 Virabhadrasana (Warrior2)
- What: 21-day yoga immersion
- When: July 9-29, 2018
- Time: 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM
- Where: 4000 Bear Cat Way, Suite 102, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Fee: $120 (cash, check, Zelle or paypal)
- Commitment:
- A firm commitment to complete the program without missing a day
- At the end of the program, continue the same practice at home for another 21 days to make it a life-long habit
To register: fill out the registration form, providing information in all the fields, and submit it online.
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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
Yoga could help older people with balance
Older people are being encouraged to take up yoga to improve their balance and reduce their risk of a potentially deadly fall.
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Why mindful breathing keeps your brain healthy and young
Yogis, non-yogis, long-term meditators, and short-term 'dabblers' alike will all agree that meditation improves focus. But, until now, no studies had shown how breathing influences attention in the brain. New research explores the neurophysiological effects of controlled breathing.
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Yoga in jail could help rehabilitate inmates
A unique idea at a local jail could be leading inmates to a better life.
People practice yoga in their daily lives but officials are hoping it can actually help rehabilitate offenders.
For women incarcerated life isn't easy in jail or on the outside. For dozens of women taking part in a new program called Pathways, that could be changing.
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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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