Newsletter August 2022
In this issue:
Nadi Shuddhi (alternate nostril breathing) pranayama with bandhas (locks)
Vishnu Mudra
In the past, I have written about the concept of kumbhaka (breath retention) as one of the attributes of breath used in various pranayama practices. In today's post I will discuss the integration of kumbhaka and bandhas (energy locks) in one of most commonly practiced pranayama techniques - alternate nostril breathing (Naadi Shuddhi or Anuloma Viloma). I have discussed the basic technique for Naadi Shuddhi in an earlier post.
In a previous post, I also discussed the practice of bandhas (pranic locks). These bandhas are usually applied while the breath is being retained in kumbhaka. It is, therefore, natural and common to practice both kumbhaka and bandha together.
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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.
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.
Access: In-person at my home studio, or online via zoom. 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)
Upcoming Programs
14-day Meditation Intensive
Padmasana (Lotus Pose)
Program Information
- What: 14-day Meditation Intensive
- When: Thursday, August 18 - Wednesday, August 31, 2022
- Time: 6:00 – 7:30 AM (US East Coast time, EST)
- In-person: 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.
- Instructor: Subhash Mittal
- Fee:
- $90 - check, Zelle (use subhashmittal@gmail.com) or Venmo (use 9199269717)
- $95 - paypal (go to bottom of page)
- To register: fill out the registration form and submit it online.
- Daily Routine: Light stretching (10-15 minutes), Pranayama (15 min), Relaxation (10-15 min), Discussion and meditation practice (40-45 min)
- Commitment: A firm commitment to follow this schedule and attend every day
Strongly recommended
- Light,’sattvic’, nutritious, VEGETARIAN food
- No alcohol, drugs, tobacco or any other item of similar nature
- A personal commitment to continue the practice after the program is over
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Yoga for kids/teens, 8-week session
I am pleased to announce the following yoga sessions for kids/teens:
- What: Yoga for Kids, Teens, 8-week Sessions
- When: Every Sunday
- Kids (5+ years) 5:00 - 6:00 PM
- Teens (Age 12 - 19 years) 6:15 - 7:15 PM
- Starting: Sunday, August 7, 2022
- Access: Remotely via live video streaming; login info will be provided upon receipt of registration and payment
- Instructor: Disha Gala (dishagada2010@gmail.com; (408) 685-5154
- Fee:
- $70 - Zelle (4086855153)
- $75 - paypal (dishagada2010@gmail.com)
- Drop-in fee: $12;
- To register: fill out the registration form, providing information in all the fields, and submit it online
This program also includes weekly yoga and meditation challenge, which helps kids to keep up with their routine yoga practice.
Samkhya Karika study group, 2nd and 4th Saturday
"Beyond Flexibility, level 1" yoga program by Soumya Raghav
Standing leg stretch
"Flexibility is the key to Stability “ - John Wooden
- What: "Beyond flexibility, level 1" 6-day yoga program by Soumya Raghav
- When: Monday, August 8 - Saturday, August 13, 2022
- Time: 6:15 - 7:15 AM (US East Coast time, EST)
- Access: Live video streaming via zoom. Zoom link will be provided upon receipt of registration and payment.
- Instructor: Soumya Raghav, YTT 200 soumyapavaman@gmail.com; (919) 945-4224
- Fee:
- To register: fill out the registration form, providing information in all the fields, and submit it online
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
Power of yoga for holistic health in post-Covid world: How yoga can help relieve stress
Our bodies are incredible machines that keep us alive and healthy. They are the source of our movement, our sense of well-being, our ability to think, our connection to others, and much more. But our bodies are also complex machines that function in several ways we don’t fully understand. Yoga is one way to increase our understanding of our bodies and how they function. It is a method that helps people maintain mental health and psychological balance during the stress caused by the COVID-19 crisis.
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Les Mills research reveals new generation yoga is the ideal antidote to the stress of modern living
New research1 by Les Mills demonstrates that regular sessions of new-generation yoga classes can help banish the lockdown blues, increase sleep quality and boost mental health.
This timely research delivers key insights into one of the most popular programs in the world, demonstrating the power of new-generation yoga when recovering from life during such a turbulent time.
The research tracked Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and showed an increase in it with regular new-generation yoga – revealing that new-generation yoga classes are indeed much more than exercise.
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Yogic Breathing Affects Cerebrospinal Fluid Dynamics During Breathing Practice
Practicing yogic breathing may have an effect on an individual’s cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamics—the movement, flow, and circulation of the CSF—and on the health of the central nervous system, according to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports. This study, conducted by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University and funded by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, the National Institute on Aging, and the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, was the first to analyze the impact of deep breathing on CSF dynamics.
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Yoga Course Found to Ease Fatigue, Anxiety in MS Patients in Study
A six-week program combining yoga and group discussions about resilience led to significant reductions in fatigue and anxiety, and improvements in well-being, for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to results from a pilot study.
Researchers noted that the program, known as LoveYourBrain Yoga, “may improve a range of MS symptoms and offer a means for acquiring new skills for stress reduction, anxiety management, and overall wellbeing.”
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Effects of yoga on cardiometabolic risks and fetomaternal outcomes are associated with serum nitric oxide in gestational hypertension: a randomized control trial
Twenty weeks of practice of yoga during pregnancy decreases the incidence of hypertension, improves fetomaternal outcomes, and reduces cardiometabolic risks in pregnant women having risk of GH. Decreased blood pressure, increased HRV, BRS and birth weight and decreased inflammation were associated with improved endothelial function.
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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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