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Padmasana (Lotus Pose)
I am pleased to announce the next Pranayama intensive. In this program, we will be practicing some of the main pranayama techniques given in our ancient yoga texts. I will also discuss the underlying concepts in the practice of pranayama and all the wonderful benefits that the practice can bring us.
You can join the program either online via zoom or in person at my home studio.
You can view/download the program flyer here. Feel free to share it with your own distribution lists.
A brief outline of what I plan to cover in the course is given in this document (pdf format) in my dropbox folder.
No prior yoga (asana, pranayama or meditation) experience is required.
Program details:
- What: 14-day pranayama intensive
- When: Monday, Feb 19 – Sunday, Mar 3, 2024
- Time: 6:00 – 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: The link to access via zoom will be provided upon receipt of registration and payment.
- Fee:
- Instructor: Subhash Mittal
- Daily Routine: Light stretching (10-15 minutes), Pranayama practice (45 min), Relaxation (15 min), Yoga philosophy/meditation (15 min)
- Commitment: A firm commitment to follow this schedule and attend every day
- 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…
Here is what the previous participants have to say…
Amazing experience learning yoga with Shubhash! A must do in lifetime.
– Hetal Tank
I thoroughly enjoyed these 14 days of the Pranayama Intensive. Subhash’s instruction is clear and the pace of his classes allows us to think about what we are doing and ask questions before going forward to the next thing. A wonderful way to start the day! Appreciated continued exposure to yoga philosophy.
– Gail Coles
I really enjoyed the pranayama intensive overall…
I will admit that I have been hesitant to join an intensive because of the early start time, but once I committed to waking up early and practiced it for two weeks, I have found that it’s made me more productive and less stressed. I plan to continue waking up early as a result of participating in this class.
– Christina Thompson
Read all the comments here…
Please share this email with anyone you know who might benefit from this program.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I look forward to your participation.
Ushtrasana (Camel Pose)
The quadriceps, a group of four muscles located on the front of the thigh, play a crucial role in activities such as walking, running, jumping, and cycling. As we know from our yoga practice, strong and flexible quads can help us do many of the yoga asanas more comfortably. Healthy quads can help in the mobility and health of the knees, hips and the spine.
The quads can become tight and inflexible for a variety of reasons such as prolonged sitting; overuse and repetitive activities; inactivity and lack of stretching; recent injury; age etc.
In this article, I am presenting a sequence of asanas that will help develop strong and flexible quadriceps.
I hope you’ll enjoy practicing with the video demonstration.
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Tip-toe balance
21 days to Transformation
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.
The program will be offered in a hybrid mode – you can participate in the program online via zoom or in-person at my home studio.
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, January 8 – Sunday, January 28, 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
- Instructor: Subhash Mittal
- Fee:
- To register: Fill out the registration form, providing information in all the fields, and submit it online
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Surya Namaskar
I am pleased to announce a morning intensive – “Surya Namaskar Sadhana”. You can join the program online via zoom or in-person at my home studio.
You can download the flyer here. Feel free to share it with your own distribution lists.
- Program: Surya Namaskar Sadhana Intensive
- When: Monday, Dec 11 – Wednesday, Dec 20 2023
- Time: 6:00 – 7:30 AM (US East Coast time, EST)
- In-person: At my home studio located at 206 Redwood Park Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Zoom access: The link to access via zoom will be provided upon receipt of registration and payment.
- Program Fee:
- To register: please fill out the registration form, providing information in all the fields, and submit it online.
Daily routine:
- Light stretching
- 12 rounds of Surya Namaskara with mantra chanting
- Yoga Nidra
- Pranayama
- Brief meditation
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Sun Salutation
In Hindu mythology, the sun god is worshipped as a symbol of health and immortal life. It is also revered as the source of life and energy. The Rig Veda declares that "Surya is the Soul, both of the moving and unmoving beings". The Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskara – सूर्य नमस्कार) originated as a series of prostrations to the sun. Traditionally, it is performed at dawn, facing the rising sun.
From a historical perspective, Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) is not listed as one of the yoga practices in any of the traditional, ancient yoga texts. Two of the most commonly referenced texts are the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and the Gherand Samhita. In these texts there is no mention of the practice of Surya Namaskara.
However, Surya Namaskara has been practiced as a religious ritual for possibly thousands of years as a form of worship to the "Sun God". It is not clear as to what the exact nature of this ritual, in terms of the asanas/stretches performed, was in the ancient times. My assumption is that the Surya Namaskara sequence, as practiced today, is a gradual evolution from its ancient origins. In the classical Surya Namaskara sequence there are twelve moves/asanas. Each of these asanas is accompanied by the chanting of a mantra. There are twelve mantras, one for each move of the Surya Namaskara sequence. Each mantra represents a prostration to one of the twelve names or manifestations of the Sun god. In that sense, this becomes a very devotional practice. You can listen to a beautiful rendition of the mantra chanting here (click the play button)
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Kakasana (crow pose)
The crane pose (Bakasana बकासन) and the crow pose (Kakasana काकासन) are arm balancing poses that will help you develop good strength in the wrists, arms, abdominal and core area, and thighs. They also help develop good mental focus. These two poses are almost identical in their approach. The only difference is that in the final pose, the elbows are bent in the Kakasana while they are straightened in the Bakasana. For most people who are just learning the pose, it is practiced with the elbows bent. That is the variation we’ll be working on. So, from here on in this article, I’ll be referring to the pose only as Kakasana (crow pose).
For most beginners, the crow pose is a challenging pose. In order to prepare for the pose. we’ll first go through a sequency of a few preparatory asanas.
I hope you’ll enjoy practicing with the video demonstration.
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Adhomukha-shvanasana (downward dog)
I am pleased to announce a 14-day Beginner Level yoga program. If you are a yoga newbie, this program will introduce you to the basics of asana (physical postures), pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation. If you already have yoga experience, this program will help you enrich your yoga experience and also motivate you to re-establish your personal ongoing practice. Over the course of the program, I will offer guidance on how to build your practice at home so you can continue to enjoy the benefits of your practice.
You can download the flyer here. Feel free to share it with your own distribution lists.
You can join the program online via zoom or in-person at my home studio.
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If you have attended any of the yoga classes that I teach, you’d have noticed that at the end of the asana sequence and just before yoga nidra, we sit quietly for a “moment of reflection”. During this brief period, we try to replay in the mind the sequence practiced so far like a video replay. This reflection gives us an opportunity to become more aware of ourselves at the physical, breath and mental levels. This enhanced level of awareness helps us identify if at any time the mind, driven by the ego, rather than the intellect, tried to push the body beyond its natural limits
These three levels of awareness represent the lower three of what are known as Pancha Kosha (five levels of awareness). Let’s take a brief look at these levels of awareness.
The five levels of awareness
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Surya Namaskar
7-day Surya Namaskar Sadhana intensive
I am pleased to announce a morning intensive – “Surya Namaskar Sadhana”. You can join the program online via zoom or in-person at my home studio.
You can download the flyer here. Feel free to share it with your own distribution lists.
- Program: Surya Namaskar Sadhana Intensive
- In-person: At my home studio located at 206 Redwood Park Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Zoom access: The link to access via zoom will be provided upon receipt of registration and payment.
- When: Monday, Oct 2 – Sunday, Oct 8, 2023
- Time: 6:00 – 7:30 AM (US East Coast time, EST)
- Program Fee:
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Depression
Introduction
Depression is a common mental disorder that afflicts a large number of people. It can negatively impact the way you think, feel and act. Often characterized by overwhelming sadness, lethargy, and a sense of hopelessness, depression can deeply impact one’s emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being. Understanding its causes, effects, and various approaches for cure is essential to address this widespread ailment.
Symptoms of depression
Symptoms can vary from mild to severe and may include:
- Feeling of sadness or having a depressed mood
- Loss of interest or ability to enjoy activities previously enjoyed
- Changes in appetite — eating too much or too little resulting in weight loss or weight gain
- Change in sleep pattern – sleeping too much or not enough sleep
- Lethargy, loss of energy, feeling always tired and listless
- Feeling of guilt, shame or total worthlessness
- Fogginess of mind – not able to think clearly, stay focused or make decisions
- Suicidal tendencies
- Strained personal relationships and a sense of isolation
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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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