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Taking Care of Neck and Shoulder Pain – Part 1

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Surya Namaskar Yogathon Experience

On Saturday, March 2, the Hindu Temple (HSNC – Hindu Society of North Carolina) organized a yoga event dubbed as "Surya Namaskar Yogathon" wherein we practiced 108 rounds of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations). Before talking about the event, I would like to present some background information on Surya Namaskar.

Introduction

If you have attended […]

Can yoga help in weight loss?

When a new student joins my yoga classes, I have them introduce themselves to the class. As a part of the introduction, they are asked to tell why they decided to join a yoga class. One of the common reasons mentioned is weight loss. Of course, many students have doubts as to how […]

21-day Yoga Challenge, March 4-24, 2013

I am pleased to announce the next 21-day Yoga Challenge 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:

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Yoga Mudra (Yoga Seal)

In the Integral Yoga tradition, the style of yoga that I practice and teach, Yoga Mudra is practiced as the last asana in the asana segment of the full yoga routine. Through this asana one tries to reflect back on the experience and impact of the entire asana session just completed. The word […]

21-day Yoga Challenge, Jan 7-27, 2013

I am pleased to announce the next 21-day Yoga Challenge 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:

When: Monday, […]

Open your hips with Rajakapotasana (King Pigeon pose)

Today we are going to focus on one of the poses that is highly recommended as a hip and chest opener – the Rajakapotasana – राजकपोतासन -(King Pigeon Pose). There are a few different variations of the pose, some more challenging than the others. We are going to focus on the beginner level […]

Elementary School punishment or Super Brain Yoga

Super-brain Yoga! Yes, that’s the name of this yoga routine that we were asked to do as punishment in our early school days back in India. I wrote about it in my May newsletter.

Recently I received an email from a friend on the same topic. In this email was enclosed an […]

21-day Yoga Challenge, Oct 8-28, 2012

I am pleased to announce the next 21-day Yoga Challenge 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:

When: Monday, […]

Marichyasana (Sage Pose)

Marichyasana (मरीच्यासन) is named after the sage Marichi (not sure why!). The word Marichi (मरीचि) literally means a ray of light. As per the Hindu mythology, Marichi was the son of Brahma and chief of the Maruts (also called vayu or wind-gods). He’s one of the seven (sometimes 10 or 12) sages (rishis) […]