1- Annamaya Kosha Annamaya Kosha is the physical body which needs nourishment to survive. The human being is a part of the food chain as any other creature (i.e. the mammals). It is the visible part of our Self and therefore we erroneously identify ourselves with it. It is the most vulnerable of the five …
Month: January 2020
Ashtanga practice is traditionally begun with the recitation of the mantra. What we call the Ashtanga Mantra is really two shlokas (verses) from different sources. The first is a verse from the “Yoga Taravali” by Sri Shankaracharya (one of the most important saints of India, a yoga master and proponent of Advaita Vedanta, a non-dualist …
During the monthly cycles, females tend to experience painful menstrual cramps.These cramps occur due to the contraction of the uterus to shed the endometriosisYoga poses can help you in dealing with those menstrual cramps. These cramps can be more painful and discomforting for some women.In order to honor that cycle, We recommend doing some of …
The following limbs as prescribed by Patanjali the first five are called external aids to Yoga (bahiranga sadhana) 1-Yama: Refers to the five abstentions: how we relate to the external world. (the five vows of Jainism are identical to these)Ahimsa- non-violence, inflicting no injury or harm to others or even to one’s own self, it …
Today we will discuss Importance and Benefits of Pranayama. Referring to pranayama, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras (2:52) state: Tatah kshiyate prakasavaranam – “Thence the covering of the light is destroyed.” Here the covering refers to that which obscures the chitta, consciousness, of the individual. Chitta is essentially pure, being itself made up of sattwa, but is …
There’s a lot to learn about the human body and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. As a yoga teacher, it’s helpful to remember that the biggest reason to discuss anatomy is to facilitate healthy practice and help students understand what’s going on in the body.If you’re not sure where to start, here are some key …
YOGIC LIFE ( take your yoga of the mat into your life for more balance and clarity in everything from relationships and parenting to your home and garden) Swami Satchidananda on yogic lifestyle: “When you do something, do it with one hundred percent of the mind. Don’t do it halfway. Whatever you do, do it …
Yoga For Fitness. As Sri Sri Ravi Shankar puts it, “Health is not a mere absence of disease. It is a dynamic expression of life – in terms of how joyful, loving and enthusiastic you are.” This is where yoga helps: postures, pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation are a holistic fitness package. The benefits accrued …
The celebration is marked by ritualistic respect to the Guru, Guru Puja. The Guru Principle is said to be a thousand times more active on the day of Guru Purnima than on any other day. The word Guru is derived from two words, gu and ru. The Sanskrit root gu means darkness or ignorance, and …
Yoga is good for physical health; we all know this, but do you know yoga is also best for Mental Fitness? Yes, the daily divine practice of yoga will lead your brain to grow sharper and stronger. Besides the physical and emotional fitness, yoga is best for a healthy mind. In fact, it is key …