Newsletter December, 2020
In this issue:
Standing Marichyasana
 Marichyasana - standing
utthita marīcyāsana (उत्थित मरीच्यासन) (standing Marichyasana), is an intermediate level one-leg balancing pose. The seated version of marīcyāsana is one of the more commonly practiced spinal twisting asanas. The standing version, in addition to providing all the benefits of the standing one-leg balancing poses, also engages the spine in a gentle twisting stretch. We'll practice two variations of the pose:
- With support of the wall
- Without wall support
My friend, Maanasa, has graciously agreed to demonstrate this asana sequence. I hope you will enjoy practicing with the video.
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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, December 19, 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
Please visit here for more details...
Yoga for kids/teens, 8-week session
- What: Yoga for Kids, Teens, 8-week Sessions (online)
- When: Every Sunday (timings are US East Coast time, GMT-5)
- Kids (5+ years) 5:00 - 6:00 PM
- Teens (Age 12 - 19 years) 6:15 - 7:15 PM
- Starting: Sunday, December 6, 2020 (Please note there will be no class on Dec 27)
- 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; Drop-in fee: $12;
Payment method: paypal (dishagada2010@gmail.com), Or Zelle (4086855153)
- To register: fill out the registration form, providing information in all the fields, and submit it online
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
Can You Avoid Back Surgery With Yoga?
"In general, the conclusion is that there is solid, high-quality evidence, and we conclude yoga is an effective treatment for low back pain," Groessl says. "Like any treatment, there's an individuality aspect to it, it could make some people worse, if they have a unique type of medical problem or health condition. But it will make more people better."
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A comparative study of the effects of superbrain yoga and aerobic exercise on cognitive functions
Conclusion: The present study demonstrates that superbrain yoga has a positive impact on both attentional control and working memory components of cognition. The effect was more pronounced on working memory than attentional control in the superbrain yoga group compared to simple squats group
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Yoga for warriors: An intervention for veterans with comorbid chronic pain and PTSD
Conclusion: Yoga is a feasible and effective intervention for veterans with comorbid chronic pain and PTSD.
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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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