My free 21-Day Pranayama Program called Power of Breath is available on YouTube, click this link to go directly to the list of videos or read the article below to learn more about it first. In my Power of Breath series, you will find 5-10 min Pranayama practice videos to practice each day. These are...
Which yoga asanas can I practice during periods? Is it ok to do inversions at that time of the month? Are twisting postures allowed? These are common questions that come up on the subject of yoga during periods and in this article, I will share my recommendations on how we should approach our yoga practice...
Today we live in a high-stress environment where we often have a lot of things to finish in very little time. Long sitting hours, bad posture, repetitive stress on the joints, excessive use of electronics and mental stress due to a fast-paced life are taking their toll on our health. That is why it is...
Meaning of Paschimottanasana Paschima means West and Uttana means an intense stretch. Paschimottanasana thus means stretching the west or the back side of our bodies. Of course, there is an assumption here that we are facing east while we practice. East is also the suggested direction to face while practicing Yoga asanas. The Sanskrit names...
Stress, the modern serial killer Our modern society favors a dynamic and fast-paced life, where being ‘on’ 24/7 is a matter of great pride. As a result, we are constantly pushing ourselves to the limit both mentally and physically. Therefore, it is no wonder that stress today is termed as the modern ‘serial killer.’ The...
In Yoga, it is said that most pranic blockages start in our joints that is why Sukshma Vyayama is done to release any such impurities. Even Ayurveda says that ‘Ama’ or the toxic and undigested waste material tends to settle in the empty spaces of our body – the joints. Physically they provide us with...
Did you know scriptures say there are potentially 8.4 Million Yoga Asanas? One for each species in the universe! But thankfully we don’t need to know all of them, for mortals only 84 are relevant. But alas, while names of all 84 are available, they have not all been described in the ancient manuscripts. So,...
Meditation as a practice has gained wide popularity due to its numerous benefits. Research studies have shown that consistent meditation practice improves relaxation, helps with depression, reduces autoimmune response and also counters the adverse effects of stress and anxiety. It sounds like a perfect antidote to the modern-day lifestyle and yet it remains a primarily...
It is International Yoga Day – a special and proud day for all Indians that celebrates a timeless practice. While our ancestors left us with this priceless wisdom, despite its growing popularity we are unfortunately gradually losing touch with its essence. Not just us, globally Yoga has taken on a skewed interpretation limited to fancy...
