Newsletter November, 2020
In this issue:
Ardha-chandrasana (half moon pose) (video)
The Ardha-chandrasana (अर्धचन्द्रासन) (Half Moon pose) and its close cousin, the revolving half moon pose, are intermediate level one-leg balancing poses. Learning these poses will require awareness, practice, strength and patience. Once you become comfortable with these poses, you will find them energizing, rejuvenating and yet restorative. These are excellent poses for developing strength in the legs and especially for stretching the hamstring and the gluteal muscles.
My friend, Maanasa, has graciously agreed to demonstrate this asana sequence. I hope you will enjoy practicing with the video.
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New student discount – $25 for first month!
 Ardha-Matsyendrasana (spinal twist)
New student discount: As a new student, you can enjoy the first month of yoga (4 classes per week as given below) for only $25 - that is $1.50 per class! After the first month, you can choose any of the available payment plans as given on the schedule page on my website.
You qualify for the above new student discount if youy haven't attended a class with me for over one year.
The practice of yoga, in addition to all the benefits at the physical and mental levels, also helps build higher immunity at the physical, physiological and mental/emotional levels, a benefit that we can all use in the present situation.
Schedule (all timings are US East Coast time, GMT-4):
- 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)
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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, November 21, 2020
- Access: remotely via live video streaming using Zoom
- TIME: 2:30 - 4:00 PM
- FEE: FREE
- Instructor: Subhash Mittal
- To register: please fill out the registration form
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14-day Meditation Intensive
 Padmasana (Lotus Pose)
- What: 14-day Meditation Intensive
- When: Monday, December 7 - Sunday, December 20, 2020
- Time: 6:00 – 7:30 AM (US East Coast time, GMT-5)
- Access: Remotely via live video streaming (Zoom); login info will be provided upon receipt of registration and payment
- Instructor: Subhash Mittal
- 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
- Fee:
- To register: fill out the registration form and submit it online.
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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Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I look forward to your participation.
Yoga Sutra study group, 2nd and 4th Saturday
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
The benefits of yoga: how gentle stretching can protect your memory
While you’ve probably heard that regular aerobic exercise can stave off age-related cognitive decline and guard against the onset of dementia, simple, gentle stretches can be just as effective. According to research published in The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, the benefits of yoga are so great that you no longer need to run, sweat or even invest in fancy equipment to reap the anti-ageing benefits of physical activity. So, grab one of your best yoga mats and clear some space in your living room, pronto!
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Yoga can improve symptoms for people dealing with anxiety disorders
Researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine say yoga is actually more effective at treating anxiety disorders than standard stress management education. More than half of the study group who tried yoga for three months had a meaningful improvement in their symptoms. Although not as good as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), yoga produced significantly better results than normal therapies.
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Groundbreaking New Study Shows Yoga And Meditation Benefit Physical And Mental Health
Mindfulness meditation and hatha yoga were found to benefit patients with chronic pain and depression, leading to significant improvement in pain levels, mood and functional capacity. According to the study, published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) scores, a standard measure of depression, dropped by 3.7 points on a 27-point scale.
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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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