Newsletter October, 2018
In this issue:
Surya Namaskar with Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
 Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
If you've attended a yoga class with me, you would have noted that Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) is an integral part of the routine that we practice. Typically, we practice three rounds of Surya Namaskar. In the first round, we go through the basic sequence which has the classic 12 movements. In the second and third round, we add some variations to many of the movements. For example, in the second round some of the common poses that we practice include warrior 1, warrior 2, triangle pose, pigeon pose etc. In the third round, we usually practice the upward facing dog and also occasionally some twisting variations from the lunge position.
In today's post, I am presenting the sequence of three rounds of Sun Salutation with the Trikonasana (Triangle pose) integrated into the second round.
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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, October 20, 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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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 for Pelvic Floor Disorders - Yoga Can Help Prevent Incontinence
Pelvic floor disorders are surprisingly common. After the age of 55, issues like incontinence, prolapse and pelvic pain become increasingly prevalent and by age 80, one out of two women will have experienced some form of pelvic floor disorder.
Two recent studies set out to determine if yoga can help counteract one of the most common pelvic floor issues, i.e. urinary incontinence. The study protocol included yoga practices designed by acclaimed yoga teachers Judith Hanson Lasater and Leslie Howard, experts in yoga for pelvic floor disorders. Results were encouraging, showing as much as a 74% decrease in urinary incontinence in the study group randomly assigned to yoga practice, suggesting that yoga could offer a cost-effective, self-management solution for better bladder control.
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11 Health Conditions Doing Yoga Can Help With, According To Science
Research suggests that adding yoga to your current health practices can improve your quality of life, says the NCCIH. These are just 11 of the health conditions doing yoga can help with, according to some of the latest research.
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Yoga improves sexual function in women
One often-referenced study that was published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine found that yoga can indeed improve sexual function — particularly in women over the age of 45. The study examined the effects of 12 weeks of yoga on 40 women who self-reported on their sexual function before and after the yoga sessions. After the 12-week period, the women's sexual function had significantly improved across all sections of the Female Sexual Function Index: "desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain."
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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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