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Vairāgya (non-attachment/dispassion) is a key concept presented in Indian spiritual philosophy. Many of the texts including the Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Upanishads (see below for a few selected verses from these texts) emphasize the value of vairagya in eliminating suffering (commonly experienced stresses and strains in daily life) leading […] 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 […] 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 […] Chatter in mind “How hard it is to control the mind! Well, it has been compared to the maddened monkey. There was a monkey, restless by his own nature, as all monkeys are. As if that were not enough some one made him drink freely of wine, so that he became still more […] In our day-to-day life, we are always presented with various alternatives to choose from. For example, in terms of food, we are often confronted with having to choose between food that tastes great but is known to be unhealthy (let’s say French Fries and coke) and a healthy, home-cooked veggie dish which we may not […] Introduction Vishnu Mudra To breathe is to live, and without breath there is no life. As you may be aware, the theory of Karma is recognized as a key part of the Indian philosophy. As stated by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras (sutra 2.13), our karmas determine these three attributes of our future birth […] Samadhi In my yoga classes, every now and then I ask the question, “what do you understand by the term yoga”? The most common answer that I get is, “yoga is the union of mind, body and the soul”. Some other answers are: Union of mind and body Union of mind, breath and body […] Who am I? Let’s look at some of these statements that we either make or hear from others. “I am angry” “I am frustrated” “I am now 5’3” tall; was only 16” tall when born” “I am cold/hot” “I am really happy” What we notice in all these statements is the common factor “I” […] Patanjali Yoga Sutras Here is a great opportunity for you to get introduced to the underlying concepts of yoga! These discussions can help greatly in developing a deeper understanding of your true nature and also eliminate stress and anxiety from your lives. I invite you to join me for this 14-week intensive. The class […] Patanjali Yoga Sutras Here is a great opportunity for you to get introduced to the underlying concepts of yoga! These discussions can help greatly in developing a deeper understanding of your true nature and also eliminate stress and anxiety from your lives. I invite you to join me for this 14-day intensive. The class […] |
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