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Pain/suffering “Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional” is a popular saying, usually attributed to some Buddhist source. In common usage, the words “pain” and “suffering” are often used interchangeably. Before we understand the true essence of this statement, we need to clearly understand the difference between the two words as used in the […] 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 […] 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 […] What is willpower? What is willpower? Merriam-Webster dictionary defines willpower as “energetic determination”. That means we make an enthusiastic mental resolution to achieve a certain goal in a certain period of time and then use “energetic determination” to stay on course to achieve success in our endeavors. We are all too familiar with people making […] Vishnu Mudra 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 […] 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 […] Standing hamstring stretch One of the common reasons why people join a yoga class is for weight loss. Of course, many students have doubts as to how yoga, which is relatively a gentler form of exercise, can help you lose weight. Most people tend to identify weight loss with vigorous physical activities in […] Vishnu Mudra 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 […] 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 […] Five Pranas The word “prana” (prāṇa – प्राण) is derived from the Sanskrit root word “an” (अन्) with the prefix “pra” added. “an” means to breathe. When we add the prefix “pra” then prana assumes a much broader meaning in addition to simply the breath. Prana can mean the cosmic life force or the […] |
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