My body and mind in harmony, I think, speak and act with awareness.Nataprarthanasana requires complete neuromuscular coordination and synchronization of movements of the body. It is not spontaneous or natural hence it needs to be developed through practice. Absolute concentration is necessary. Nataprarthanasana enables one...
Eyes suffer due to high levels of pollution and constant exposure to screens (TV, mobile, etc.) Due to the overuse of our eyes, our nervous system is constantly in a fatigued state. Eyes are the most sensitive and important organs of the body. They perceive and...
Self-effort takes me to a point. It is self-offering that makes me strong.The word ‘paschim’ meaning west is used in the context of the posterior of the body and uttana for stretching. The need for spinal fitness is obvious. Exercising it in all possible ways...
Dhanurvakrasana – The Bow PostureDhanurvakrasana also known as The Bow Pose is a slightly difficult asana to do, but if done correctly, can be very beneficial for your entire body. The asana helps improve digestion, strengthens your spine, tones the muscles of your back and...
How to do Halasana easily? Yogendra Halasana; the plough pose - It is a cultural Asana for the forward bending of the spine. Besides, looking like a plough in the final position, the benefits of this Asana are similar to the one drawn from the field,...
Yoga Asanas for Kids Life as a kid can be stressful. Waking up early in the morning to go to school, studying different subjects, playing with friends, tuition classes, studying for tests, sports classes, homework, eating meals, etc. phew so many things to do. Not to...
Start Young for a Healthier Life Technology coupled with urbanised living and academic pressures have collectively created historically obese youth and children. There is lots of evidence which confirm that exercise is an important key to reduce the risk of major ailments such as heart attack,...
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 10 Shloka 31 पवन: पवतामस्मि राम: शस्त्रभृतामहम् | झषाणां मकरश्चास्मि स्रोतसामस्मि जाह्नवी || 31|| pavanaḥ pavatām asmi rāmaḥ śhastra-bhṛitām aham jhaṣhāṇāṁ makaraśh chāsmi srotasām asmi jāhnavī This Shloka lists the different ways in which one can feel God. Among purifiers, God is the wind. Among warriors, God...
Yoga Sutra - || Isvara-pranidhanat-va ||-1.23 This is a very short sutra, only one word - Yoga Sutra 1.23, “Isvara-pranidhanat-va.” Yoga Sutra talks about the different paths that are there for different types of students to reach the Highest State of Consciousness. For the most sincere...
Attachment (Raga) & Yoga Kleśa (Sanskrit क्लेश, also klesha) is a stint from ancient yoga text which means, "poison or affliction". Patañjali's Yoga Sūtra clearly identifies five afflictions -Ignorance or ávidyā, Egoism or asmitā, Attachment or rāga, Aversion or dveṣa and Fear of death or abhiniveśāḥ....