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I invite you to join me for a discussion on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali wherein I will introduce some of the key concepts of the sutras. We will also discuss how an understanding of the sutras can profoundly impact our day-to-day life in a positive way. An Introduction to the Yoga Sutras of […] Vishnu Mudra I am pleased to announce the next 12-day pranayama/meditation intensive. Come and join me for this life-transforming experience where you will learn two of the most important aspects of a complete, integrated yoga practice – pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation. In this program I will introduce you to many of the […] I invite you to join me for a discussion on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali wherein I will introduce some of the key concepts of the sutras. We will also discuss how an understanding of the sutras can profoundly impact our day-to-day life in a positive way. EVENT: Intro to Yoga Sutras of Patanjali […] In the Indian culture, six negative tendencies are listed as the biggest enemies of the human mind. These are kama (lust/cravings) krodha (anger) lobha (greed) moha (delusion/a disconnect from reality) mada (pride/arrogance) matsarya (jealousy) […] Patanjali, in the Yoga Sutras, has given us this definition of Yoga: Yogash-chitta-vritti-nirodhah (sutra 1.2) "Yoga is defined as the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind-complex" In practical terms, this sutra can be translated as "yoga is the ability to stay calm in all situations in life". When we say […] Earlier today, when I googled for "benefits of yoga", the following were the top four results: Count on Yoga: 38 Ways Yoga Keeps You Fit (Yoga Journal): This is a comprehensive article listing 38 different benefits of yoga. The benefits listed range from physical – flexibility, strength, endurance etc – up to mental and emotional. […] [Next meeting: Saturday, June 1, 2:00-4:00 PM] One of the common reasons why people join a yoga class is to learn how to manage stress. Ever wondered what causes stress in the first place? Is it caused by people or events external to us, or is it something that happens in our own minds? Ever […] Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or an infrequent practitioner of meditation, you know how difficult it is to keep the mind steady on the object of your meditation. That is simply because that is the very nature of the mind. The mind only knows how to run around with different thoughts, emotions, feelings, perceptions […] As we have seen before, yoga has been defined in yoga sutras by Patanjali as "yogash-chitta-vritti-nirodhah" or "yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind-field". Put another way, yoga is the ability to keep the mind calm and peaceful under all circumstances. In order to understand how to keep the mind calm, it […] For most people, the practice of yoga simply means the practice of asanas or physical postures and stretching. A typical "yoga" class at a gym or a health club usually lasts one hour and consists of a fairly vigorous practice of various asanas. The practitioners feel great because they develop more flexibility and […] |
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