Thursday, 25 September 2014

Yoga to Relieve Constipation




Yet another day and I truly hope it's different. No more frequent stomach pain, no more difficulty in passing motion, no more headaches throughout the day, could this really be possible? I mean, it's just getting so annoying by the day – this whole feeling of being constipated. And I really wish something could relieve me of it.


For some of us, this is a dialogue which we may have with ourselves almost every day. For, constipation has become a daily affair. And, we generally tend to confuse it as a disease; rather, it's a symptom. A symptom for pelvic diseases and stomach disorders, if not treated at the right time. But we often tend to take constipation casually.









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Monday, 22 September 2014

How To Do Surya Namaskar




Sun Salutation – The Perfect Yoga Workout


If you are pressed for time and looking for a single mantra to stay fit, here’s the answer. A set of 12 powerful yoga asanas (postures) that provide a good cardiovascular workout in the form of Surya Namaskar. Literally translated to sun salutation, these postures are a good way to keep the body in shape and the mind calm and healthy.

Surya Namaskar is best done early morning on an empty stomach. Let’s begin with these simple yet effective Sun Salutation steps on our way to good health.









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Thursday, 11 September 2014

My Mother’s Gift Became My Life’s Direction



From an athlete to a student; from an entrepreneur in organic products to a meditation teacher with students in diverse places such as Mexico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Asia, USA, and Germany.







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Tuesday, 26 August 2014

5 Common Mistakes Yoga Beginners Make




There is no doubt that practicing yoga is a great idea—not only for your physical body but also for your mental health and overall vitality.


However, as beginners to this ancient yet currently trendy practice, one tends to make some major mistakes. The key to achieving flexibility, strength, and eventually coming into the “state of yoga” is consistency, practice, and patience.


Some common mistakes beginners make include:









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Thursday, 26 June 2014

Truth is what we are!




Patanjali Yoga Sutra Knowledge Sheet 69


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Thursday, 19 June 2014

Vajrasna ( Adamintine Pose)




This yoga posture has been named after the shape it takes – that of a diamond or thunderbolt. One can sit in Vajrasana (Adamintine Pose) at the time of doing pranayamas. This yoga posture is pronounced as vahj-RAH-sah-na.


Vajra = Diamond shaped, thunderbolt; Asana=Posture or Pose.









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Friday, 13 June 2014

Your Dad Will Thank You for This Father’s Day Gift



Have you been running pillar to post, unable to zero down on the one gift that is truly unique, something that Dad hasn’t had before yet worth every dime you pay for it?







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Tuesday, 22 April 2014

Adho Mukha Svanasana




Adho – Forward; Mukha – Face; Svana - Dog


The asana is pronounced as A-doh MOO-kah shvah-NAS-anna


Adho mukha svanasana posture replicates a dog bending forward, hence the name downward facing dog pose. This asana can be practiced by any beginner too and with all its benefits, one should include it as a part of daily yoga practice.


How to do the Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward facing dog pose)










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Wednesday, 16 April 2014

What is Swadhyaya?




Patanjali Yoga Sutra Knowledge Sheet 76


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Tuesday, 15 April 2014

Are You Looking For Freedom From Unhappiness?




Patanjali Yoga Sutra - Knowledge Sheet 33


“Vishok¢ v¢ jyotishmatiÃ’’


vishok¢ = getting rid of unhappiness; v¢ = or; jyotishmatià = the bright effulgent state of the mind


“Get rid of unhappiness and at the same time know that your mind is bright or effulgent.”


- Patanjali Yoga Sutra #33









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Sunday, 30 March 2014

Run Better With Yoga



"No pain, no gain!" Seven –time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger said this phrase sometime during his career which went on to become the workout attitude defining statement of our times.







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Yoga And Meditation For A Peaceful Society



We all have our take on yoga. Don’t we?







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CrossFit Better With Yoga



Gym workout is passé. CrossFit is in.







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Tuesday, 11 March 2014

Repose in these Poses to Lose Weight

Losing weight brings a lot of dedication, commitment, disciplined lifestyle with it. Many of us want to lose weight, we try different diets, work outs, we circuit train and yoga too but somewhere down the lane we tend to lose hope, get bored with the training and give it up. The vicious circle goes on, and body also get tuned to these activities, the next time you hit a program – the body takes longer to break the pattern. Which means that next time you train to lose weight, you will have to put more effort to achieve your goal.



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Yoga Programs

yoga programs


* I have put on so much weight, I need to get back in shape!


* Weight is not a problem for me but I want a strong and flexible body.


* Stress at work, stress even at home – isn't there a way I could relax?


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Sri Sri Yoga Level 2

De-tox your body, de-stress your mind


Are you looking for a perfect vacation just with yourself, a chance to pamper and love your body, some time to forget all your worries and completely relax in a peaceful locale? Look forward to all this and more at the Sri Sri Yoga Level 2 Course. Four days of absolute relaxation (in a retreat setting), the course invites you to detox your body and de-stress your mind.


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Thursday, 6 March 2014

Sri Sri Yoga Country Coordinators



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National Coordinator: India


Dinesh Kashikar

Email: national@srisriyoga.in

Facebook : Sri Sri Yoga


Sri Sri Yoga state co-ordinators in India


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How Yoga Makes Menstrual Cramps A History!

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Tuesday, 18 February 2014

7 Delicious Secrets That Can Help Men Become Better Cooks

It is quite startling to know from a recent research that while men enjoy eating more than women, they also prefer cooking their own meals. That's not it—around 58 percent of women admit that their husbands are better cooks than them.






Spilling a few tips that can make cooking for men simple, effortless, and non-monotonous.




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Wednesday, 5 February 2014

Without Love, Spiritual Path Becomes Dry

Continued from the previous post on Veils of Misery…


Without love, self-study becomes ‘another day’ stuff. Without surrender, self-study is not charming. Do you see what I am saying? Without devotion, without love, the spiritual path becomes very dry like stylo foam. It is like a cake without sweet, a pudding without sugar, bread without salt or taste. Ishwarapranidhaana . How can love for the Lord happen? How can it blossom?



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How Yoga Can Keep You From Joint Pain


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Tuesday, 4 February 2014

Music and Meditation: My Best Friends for Life

Sahil Jagtiani, a renowned singer and musician, has been meditating for almost 16 years now.Sahil believes that meditation for him is like oxygen—something he cannot do without. It is from meditation that he gets ideas for his songs, and from meditation also comes rest, after a long toiling day at work. In his experience, which follows, Sahil takes us through his journey as a musician and meditator.



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Music and Meditation: A New Way of Life for the Youth

Sahil Jagtiani embarked on his journey of music in high school, when he would write lyrics for his rock band and learn varied styles of lead and rhythm guitar. Music was his heart’s calling and he chose it as a career. It was only in college, when he turned to spirituality, that his music found a new definition.



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Thursday, 30 January 2014

Meditation – The Song of My Life

A passionate singer and guitarist who loves experimenting with music, Sahil Jagtiani started his career as a rock musician before it took an interesting turn. Having learned the breathing and meditation techniques of The Art of Living, he took to devotional songs, a genre he had never touched before. Uplifting people and bringing spirituality to the youth through his songs then became his life’s purpose.



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Tuesday, 28 January 2014

What is Aparigraha?

"Agarigraha sthairye janmakathamta sambodhaha'' (II Sutra 39)


Aparigraha = non-accumulation; Sthairye = established; Janmakathamta = of how births happen; Sambhodhaha = knowledge.


"Being established in non-accumulation gives knowledge of how births happen."



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Yoga Makes Irritable Bowel Syndrome Vanish


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Monday, 27 January 2014

Interesting questions about Yoga

Q: Can the practice of yoga help in alleviating incurable diseases?

A: Yoga is not a subsitute for medicine. However it does help the
body mind complex to cope with stresses. Many patients with incurable
diseases have experienced a remarkable transformation after undergoing our courses.



Q: Can diseases be prevented by doing yoga?

A: Yes. a strong immune system is the basis of a healthy body. Yoga helps
enhance the immune system in addition to regulating the various organs of the human
body. Improper digestion and unhealthy living creates toxins in the system. Yoga helps
to eliminate these toxins leading to good health. In addition regular practice of
yoga balances the trigunas, having a profound effect on the body mind complex.

Q: Is  practice of yoga asanas enough? Or does one need to study different scriptures on yoga - like Patanjali’s yoga sutras - to get a complete experience?

A: The field of yoga is like an ocean. Some people come and sit on the shore, enjoying the cool
breeze, some wet their feet, some swim and surf, yet others dive deep and get the pearls. It is up to
you to decide how much and what you want to do. With the help of an experienced teacher
you can explore the full potential of your life through yoga.


Q: Are there any side effects of doing yoga?

A: When done under the supervision of a trained yoga teacher, there are no side effects.



Thursday, 16 January 2014

Yoga boosts Digestion Naturally


A good digestive system is one of the key pillars of a healthy lifestyle. Physical ailments like constipation, stomach ache, ulcers, acnes, pimples and bloating can be kept at bay if one's digestive system is in a good condition.


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Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Hanumanasana (Monkey pose)


Hanuman – Lord Hanuman, asana - pose


Pronounced as hah-NU-mahn-AHS-anna


Hanumanasana is an intermediate level yoga posture that derives its name from the giant leap made by Lord Hanuman from the southern tip of India to the island of Sri Lanka in the Ramayana.


Prerequisite:


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Friday, 10 January 2014

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana


Urdhva = Upward, Mukha = Face, Svana = Dog, Asana = Pose


Pronounced as OORD-vah-MOO-kah-shvah-NAS-anna


Urdhva Mukha Svanasana is a back-bending yoga posture that strengthens the arms, wrists and spine. It also stretches the back and relieves the body of lower back ache.


How to do Urdhva Mukha Svanasana


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Tuesday, 7 January 2014

Yoga Breathes Life Into You


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Thursday, 2 January 2014

Story of Patanjali and the Gift of Yoga Knowledge - Part 1

Patanjali Yoga Sutras Knowledge Sheet 1


We will begin with a story, the greatest and most effective way of conveying knowledge. Once upon a time, long ago, all the munis and rishis approached Lord Vishnu to tell him that even though He (incarnated as Lord Dhanvanthari) had given them the means to cure illnesses through Ayurveda, people still fell ill. They also wanted to know what to do when people got sick.


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