Posted in Yoga Articles on Jun 27th, 2010 Comments Off
Yoga does not say, “If you don’t believe in me, you shall not enter the kingdom of heaven”. Yoga does not say, “Only practice this type of yoga and not the other type.” Yoga does not say, “Leave your religion and follow me.” Religion offers salvation. Yoga offers liberation. Yoga is a practice which encourages [...]
Posted in Yoga Articles on May 27th, 2010 Comments Off
In this world and the reality of life, not everything is our choice. But the teacher is your choice. In your practice of yoga, it is important to study under a great teacher. Recognize what is important for your development and growth and learn from a teacher whose teachings and methods are aligned with yours [...]
Posted in Yoga Articles on Jul 10th, 2009 Comments Off
Pranayama can be understood as the regulation of breath. It consists of series of exercises especially intended to meet the body’s needs and keep it in vibrant health. Pranayama comes from the following words: Prana – “life force” or “life energy” Yama – “discipline” or “control” Ayama – “expansion”, “non-restraint”, or “extension” Thus, Pranayama means [...]
Posted in Yoga Articles on May 29th, 2009 No Comments »
Omkari means the divine mother in the form of the premordial sound of the universe OM. It is said that before the Big Bang or Creation, there was OM – a silent vibrational force. OM is causeless – with no beginning and no end. OM covers the whole universe and is experienced as self realisation [...]
Posted in Yoga Articles on Apr 29th, 2009 No Comments »
To give meditation a try, sit comfortably, set a timer for 10 minutes, and explore one of the following strategies. And consider yourself forewarned: Meditation is a delightfully simple practice, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy! Just sit. Commit to doing nothing more than sitting quietly and watching what happens. Don’t pick up the phone, [...]