Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra Contentment (one of the 5 Niyamas) implies absence of desire for any possession in excess of the immediate necessities for maintaining one’s life. Contentment (Sam + tus) with what comes of itself. From contentment unsurpassed happiness is gained (Yoga Sutra 11.42). Contentment is the highest...
Hansaji Our physical as well as mental health is, to a large extent, determined by two to three inches of muscle, popularly known as the tongue. An uninhibited tongue, cannot be reined in by its owner and cause its owner much trouble in more ways...
Dr. Patanjali J. Yogendra There is an incident regarding Mother Teresa described in B.K.R. Pais book ‘Mother of love’. Mother saw a woman lying in a gutter in Calcutta Lane. She was being eaten away by worms, disease ridden and unconscious. Most passers by would steer clear...
- Anil Peter Awareness is the ability to stand back and watch one’s mental and physical activity. So what’s so unique about this phenomenon? Well, the fact of the matter is that very few of us are aware. Most of the time we have...
It is said that Raja Bharathari happened to go into the forest where the famous Yogi Gorakhanatha was practicing yoga. Not recognizing him, Bharathari met one of the disciples instead and entered into arguments. The King said, “What do I care for Gorakhanatha? If he...
Guru Amardasji, the third Sikh Guru was preparing to appoint his successor. He secretly decided to put all his disciples through a test. The Guru asked all the disciples to get some earth and build small mud platforms. They all hurried and each one made a...
- Anil Peter Awareness is the ability, to stand back and watch one’s mental and physical activity. So what’s unique about this phenomena? Well, the fact of the matter is very few of us are aware. Most of the...
Sant Kabir had no bias about religion. He spoke of self – existence, spiritual consciousness to be reached by removing the veil of ignorance. He did not believe in preaching as this put one on a higher pedestal. One’s life should be an example to...
Bring you Children for a fun day at the Yoga Institute. April 21st to June 9th, 2011 Venue: The Yoga Institute, Shri Yogendra Marg, Prabhat Colony, Santacruz (E), Mumbai – 400055. Date: April 21st to June 9th, 2011 Time: between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn Fun Activity...
PAINTING GOD Dr. Patanjali J. Yogendra A father walked into his little son’s room and found the boy scribbling something on a piece of canvas. “What are you busy with, son?” “I am drawing God,” replied the little boy, without even looking up. “But”, argued the father, “No...
