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Surya Namaskara with Kapotasana (Pigeon pose)

Virabhadrasana (Warrior 2)

If you’ve attended a yoga class with me, you would have noted that Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) is an integral part of the routine that we practice. Typically, we practice three rounds of Surya Namaskar. In the first round, we go through the basic sequence which has the classic […]

Surya Namaskar Yogathon experience, March 2018

On Saturday, March 10, 2018, 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). 

Introduction

If you have attended a yoga class, be that at a yoga studio, a health club, gym, or […]

Strengthen the core with bicycle moves

The core involves the structures that make up the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex (LPHC) including lumbar spine, pelvic girdle, abdomen, and hip joint. Essentially, the core is the midsection and it involves all the muscles in that area including the front, back and sides. A strong an stable core can help prevent back pain and improve posture. […]

Surya Namaskara with Lizard Pose (Uttana-prishthasana)

Virabhadrasana (Warrior 2)

If you’ve attended a yoga class with me, you would have noted that Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) is an integral part of the routine that we practice. Typically, we practice three rounds of Surya Namaskar. In the first round, we go through the basic sequence which has the classic […]

21-day Yoga Immersion, Feb 26 – Mar 18

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 […]

A 7-Point Program for Perfectly Healthy Eyes

A few years ago, I attended a workshop on “yoga and eye care” taught by one Dr. Khare who was visiting from India. The workshop presented a pretty comprehensive set of practices for improving/stabilizing vision. Part of the information was based on the book, “Better Eyesight without Glasses” by William Bates. This book came out […]

Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) with Upper Body routine (video)

If you’ve attended a yoga class with me, you would have noted that Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) is an integral part of the routine that we practice. Typically, we practice three rounds of Surya Namaskar. In the first round, we go through the basic sequence which has the classic 12 movements. In the […]

Reclining Hip Opening Poses, part 2

Figure 4 foot down

In an earlier post, we discussed a few of the reclining hip opening yoga poses. In the hip opening sequence given here, I will be introducing two more poses – the Baddha-konasana (bound angle pose) and the Ananda Balasana (Happy Baby pose) in addition to the figure-4 stretches that […]

Suryodaya (Sunrise) Yoga, Sunday, Oct 15, 6-7:30 AM

Virabhadrasana (Warrior2)

As you may be aware, I have been teaching these early morning yoga programs – 21-day yoga immersion, the 14-day meditation and 14-day pranayama intensives, from time to time. Many of the participants from these programs have expressed a desire to have an occasional early morning yoga class which can help […]

14-day Meditation Intensive, Monday, Oct 23 – Sunday, Nov 5

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 […]