A regular practice of meditation is known to give you all the above and many more benefits.
I invite you to join me for the next 14-day Meditation Intensive. In this program, I will be presenting the basic concepts of meditation and practice several meditation techniques.
No prior asana, pranayama or meditation experience is required.
A brief outline of what I plan to cover in the course is given in this document (pdf format) in my dropbox folder.
Flyer: You can view/download the program flyer here. Feel free to share it on social media and with your own distribution lists.
Program Information
What: 14-day Meditation Intensive
When: Monday, Sept 16 – Sunday, Sept 29, 2024
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 AM (US East Coast time, EST)
Participation: Hybrid mode
In-person at my home yoga studio located at 206 Redwood Park Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
Remotely via zoom – zoom login info will be provided upon receipt of registration and payment
As mentioned an a previous article, the Bhagavad Gita is one of the most revered texts in the Hindu philosophical thought. The text captures the philosophy, psychology, and practical guidelines on how we can lead a very purposeful and fulfilling life. The goal of life, as presented in the Gita and other Hindu scriptures, is to attain Self-realization which is to recognize our true nature as being beyond identification with the mind-body complex. Self-realization is also known as the state of spiritual liberation (moksha) wherein on gets liberated from the continuous cycle of birth, death and rebirth (called saṃsāra).
The Gita contains a variety of concepts and ideas that are usually folded into four paths or approaches in life that can help us in our spiritual growth and evolution:
Yoga offers a multitude of benefits at all levels – physical, physiological, mental, emotional, spiritual and deeper. Most of these benefits can be combined under these four broad categories:
Strength
Flexibility
Endurance
Balance
In this article, I will be presenting a set of asanas and asana sequences that will help develop strength in the upper body. Everything above the waist – writs, arms, shoulders, neck, the back and the core area – constitute the upper body that we’ll be working on. Of course, we must recognize that all these four attributes go hand-in-hand. The same asana or asana sequence can help develop all four – strength, flexibility, endurance and balance.
In this video, I am presenting a 35-minute sequence to develop upper body strength. I hope you’ll enjoy practicing this sequence.
The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most revered texts in the Hindu philosophical thought. It contains a dialog between Lord Krishna, who is presented as God incarnate, and the warrior prince Arjuna. The text captures the philosophy, psychology, and practical guidelines on how we can engineer our day-to-day life. The goal of life, as presented in most Hindu scriptures, is to attain Self-realization which is to recognize our true nature as being beyond identification with the mind-body complex.
The Gita contains a variety of concepts and ideas that can help us lead a very purposeful and fulfilling life. These concepts are usually folded into four paths or approaches in life that can help us in our spiritual growth and evolution:
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.
No prior asana, pranayama or meditation experience is required.
You can participate in the program online via zoom or in-person at my home studio.
Flyer: You can download the 21-day Yoga Immersion flyer here. Feel free to share it with your own distribution lists.
What: 21-day yoga immersion
When: Monday, June 10 – Sunday, June 30, 2024
Time: 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM (US East Coast time, EST)
In-person participation: at my home studio located at 206 Redwood Park Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
Zoom Access: Login info will be provided upon receipt of registration and payment
Karma (actions), karma-phala (fruits of actions), and saṃsāra (cycles of birth-death-reincarnation) are fundamental tenets of Indian philosophical thought and offer deep insights into the moral, ethical, and spiritual foundation of human existence.
In common parlance, we hear statements like, “what goes around comes around” or “as you sow, so shall you reap”. These may be thought of as simplified versions of the theory of karma.
The Sanskrit word “karma” is derived from the root word “kṛ” (कृ) and literally means “action” or “deed”. The theory of karma represents the principle of cause and effect. Stated simplistically, the theory of karma can be summed up as “good karma leads to good results whereas bad karma leads to bad results”. The Sanskrit word for good or benevolent deeds is “puṇya”, and for bad deeds it is “apuṇya” or “pāpa”. The concept of puṇya and pāpa are also linked to dharma (righteousness) and adharma (non-righteousness).
Essentially, karma emphasizes the principle of moral accountability, highlighting the importance of ethical, virtuous conduct and responsibility for one’s actions. It is the karma that we do, that keeps us in the endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth called saṁsāra. The philosophy of ‘karma’ maintains a close connection between karma, the soul and rebirth. It is believed that the soul, in reality, is indestructible and ever pure. However, due to our inborn ignorance, the soul gets attached to the subtle body and goes through cycles of rebirth. At the time of death, the physical body, comprising of the five elements – earth, water, fire, air, and ether – merges back into the elements. The subtle body, on the other hand transmigrates and finds its home in a new, appropriate physical boy.
The goal of life is to end this cycle of saṁsāra and attain final liberation.
I invite you to join us for this memorable yoga event where we will practice 108 rounds of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations). Surya Namaskar practice will not only invigorate and energize you but also lead you into a state of deep meditation.
You can join the program online via zoom or on-site at the HSNC temple hall in person. However, to enjoy the full benefits of group energy and electric atmosphere, I strongly urge you to participate in person at the temple, if convenient.
Flyer: You can view/download the program flyer here. Feel free to share it on social media and with your own distribution lists.
Event: Surya Namaskar Yogathon (108 rounds of Sun Salutations)
Participation: Hybrid mode
In-person: Hindu Temple (HSNC) main Cultural Hall, 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560; HSNC phone: (919) 481-2574
Remotely via zoom – zoom login info will be provided upon receipt of registration and payment
When: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Time: 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM (on-site registration starts at 7:15 AM)
Program Fee (donation to the temple): $20 (online before 4/19); $25 (onsite on 4/20); light lunch will be provided at the end of the session.
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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