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 Padmasana (Lotus Pose)
I am pleased to announce the next Meditation Intensive. In this program, I will discuss the basic concepts of meditation and practice several of the concentration (dharana) and meditation (dhyana) techniques. Most of the information that I will be sharing is based on the concepts discussed in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and related classical yoga texts.
No prior asana, pranayama or meditation experience is required.
Here are the particulars:
- What: 14-day Meditation Intensive
- When: Monday, April 15 – Sunday, April 28, 2019
- Time: 6:00 – 7:30 AM
- Location: Integral Yoga Studio, 4000 Bear Cat Way, Suite 102, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Daily Routine: Light stretching (10-15 minutes), Pranayama (15 min), Relaxation (10-15 min), Meditation – discussion and practice (45 min)
- Commitment: A firm commitment to follow this schedule and attend every day
- Fee: $100 (cash, check, Zelle or paypal)
- To register: fill out the registration form, providing information in all the fields, 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…
Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I look forward to your participation.
 Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) Surya Namaskar Yogathon (108 rounds) – Sunday, April 14, 7 – 11:30 AM!
I invite you to join us for this memorable yoga event where we will practice 108 rounds of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations). Surya Namaskar, practiced to the accompaniment of beautifully chanted mantras, will not only invigorate and energize you but also lead you into a state of deep meditation.
- Event: Surya Namaskar Yogathon (108 rounds of Sun Salutations)
- Location: Hindu Temple (HSNC), main Cultural Hall, 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560; temple phone: (919) 481-2574
- When: Sunday, April 14, 2019
- Time: 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM (on-site registration starts at 6:30 AM)
- Program Fee (donation to the temple – includes veggie lunch): $20 with pre-registration or $25 on-site on the day of the event.
- Program: Om chanting, invocation prayer, a brief discussion of the mantras associated with SN (a chart of SN is available on my website here), practice 108 rounds of Surya Namaskar accompanied by the chanting of beautifully rendered Surya Namaskar mantras, yoga nidra (deep relaxation), brief session of pranayama to balance out the flow of prana, closing chants.
- Lunch: Vegetarian lunch will follow the event
- Light snacks, tea/coffee will be available in the hallway during the event.
- To register: please fill out the registration form on the HSNC website and submit it online. You can make the payment on the same page.
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 Lakulish Ashram 1 I would like to invite you to a yoga retreat in the beautiful rural setting in Mebane, NC. At this retreat you will be able to slow down and experience yourself at a deeper level, nourished and supported by the beauty of natural surroundings. You will be able to deepen your personal yoga practice and develop an understanding of the underlying concepts in yoga in an ashram setting under the guidance of Subhash Mittal. Subhash is a long-time yoga practitioner and a dedicated yoga teacher who has been teaching yoga since 1996. Subhash brings the best out of the traditional, ancient yoga teachings and weaves these teachings in the practice of asana, pranayama, meditation and relaxation leading to a fulfilling and enriching life experience.
Come to this beautiful retreat center to tune in to the rhythms of nature and make a deeper connection with your true inner Self! This is a rare opportunity to spend time away from the stresses and strains of daily life and immerse into a yogic way of life.
Retreat feedback from past participants
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I hope you’ve been enjoying practicing the seated hip opening poses presented earlier in part 1 and part 2 of this series of articles. In today’s post, part 3, I am presenting the following additional hip opening poses from the seated position:
- Wide-legged Revolving head-to-knee pose (Prasarita Parivritta Janu-shirshasana)
- Wide-legged forward bending pose (Upavishta Konasana)
- Spinal twist (Ardha-matsyendrasana)
- Sage Pose (Marichyasana)
I hope you will enjoy practicing with the video presentation.
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In today’s post, I would like to introduce you to two breathing techniques which are jointly labeled as “cooling pranayama”.
The first one is called “sītkārī” (सीत्कारी) which literally means the breathing technique that “produces the hissing ‘seee’ or the ‘seet’ sound”. In English, it is usually translated as the “hissing cooling breath”. The second is called “śītalī” ( शीतली) which means the techniques that has a cooling effect.
These practices provide cooling not only at the physical level but also at the nervous and mental levels. They are highly effective in cooling the system during summer time. However, they can be practiced even during winter months as they calm the nerves down and also help release mental tension and stress. These pranayama techniques also help reduce blood pressure.
Both Shitali and Sitkari are similar to the Ujjayi pranayama discussed here. The main difference is in the inhalation. In the Ujjayi pranayama, the inhalation is through both the nostrils. On the other hand, in Sitkari the inhalation is through the gap in the teeth whereas in Shitali the inhalation is through the tongue which is pulled out and rolled into the shape of a tube. At the end of inhalation, the technique is identical to the one practiced in Ujjayi pranayama.
I hope you will enjoy practicing with me using the video demonstration.
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Agni Stambhasana (Firelog pose)
In a previous post, I presented part 1 of the seated hip opening poses. In today’s post, part 2, I am
presenting a few more of the seated hip opening poses.
I hope you will enjoy practicing these asanas along with the video presentation.
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 Virabhadrasana (Warrior2)
I am pleased to announce the next 21-day Yoga Immersion program. The past programs have been very well received by all the participants. For most of them, it has been truly a life-transforming experience. I invite you to join me on this exciting and deeply rewarding 21-day yoga journey. Here are the particulars:
- What: 21-day yoga immersion
- When: Monday, January 7 – Sunday, January 27, 2019
- Time: 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM
- Where: Integral Yoga Studio, 4000 Bear Cat Way, Suite 102, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Fee: $140 (cash, check, Zelle or paypal)
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If you recall, in the Kapalabhati pranayama, the emphasis is only on exhalation which is forced, short and brisk. The inhalation is passive and natural. During exhalation we also force the belly in toward the spine in a quick movement. In contrast, in the Bhastrika pranayama, both inhalation and exhalation are brisk, forced, short bursts of breath. Moreover, movement of the belly along with each breath is an optional variation.
‘Bhastrika’ (भस्त्रिका) is a Sanskrit word for the bellows – a device for producing a strong current of air that was used to fan fire in the old days. In this pranayama, the lungs are moved with movements that resemble the bellows.
Bhastrika is a very energetic breathing technique and must be practiced with a touch of caution. If at any time during the practice you feel light-headed, or uncomfortable in any manner, you should discontinue the routine and relax.
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 Parivritta Trikona (revolving triangle)
In a recent post, I presented the sequence of three rounds of Sun Salutation with the Trikonasana (Triangle pose) integrated into the second round.
In today’s post, in addition to the Triangle pose, we will also integrate the Parshvottanasana (standing side stretch) and the Parivritta Trikonasana (revolving triangle pose) as a part of the sequence.
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The Setu-bandhasana -सेतुबन्धासन – (Bridge Pose) is a beginner-to-intermediate level pose and is highly beneficial for the health of the shoulders, spine, hips and thighs. At a deeper level, it helps calm the mind and can help relieve stress, mental fatigue, anxiety and depression.
In addition to the basic bridge pose, we will also be doing a few variations that are commonly practiced.
Step-by-step
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Video DVD
Yoga with Subhash (asana and pranayama)
- Basic asana sequence (~50 min) ($18)
- Pranayama/Meditation (~35 min) ($12)
- Set of above two ($25)
Video recording of special programs offered in the past
(Links to YouTube videos will be provided)
- 21-day yoga immersion - $40
- 7-day hip opening intensive - $20
- 14-day meditation intensive - $30
- 14-day pranayama intensive - $30
- 7-day hamstring/quad intensive - $20
- 14-day Level 2 yoga intensive - $35
Payment options:
- cash, check, Zelle (use subhashmittal@gmail.com) or Venmo (use 9199269717)
- PayPal (go to bottom of page) (add $5 to the fee listed above)
Please contact me if you would like to buy.
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