“Prayatna shaitilya ananta samapattibhyam” This means- “By relaxation of effort while in the posture, one merges with the infinite.” In all yoga postures having a strong and steady back is fundamental. A weak or aching back will never allow us to reach that place of comfort in any posture. Pillar strength is the foundation of […]
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Our core is a complex array of muscles that extends beyond the abs. When we mention the word “core”, usually we think of our abdomen. That’s the common perception. Though the key muscles of the core lie in the abdominal region, it goes beyond the abdomen and includes other muscles too. Interestingly on a spiritual
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The practice of Yoga is both an art and a practical science. It teaches us to use breath and body to establish a connection between our mind, body and spirit. Yoga helps us expand our awareness and connect us to our true self, also known as our divine essence or ‘Atman’. It helps us restore
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We all have days when we feel drained and just cannot get out of bed and other days when we feel emotional for no apparent reason. Ever wondered from where this flow of energy comes from? The answer lies in our seven chakras. Our body is an energy system through which universal life force flows.
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Sleep disorders are a common occurrence with people everywhere today. There could be a number of reasons for this like stress or work overload because of which we are continuously looking into our smartphone screens, even when lying in bed ready to sleep ! We may be one of the millions struggling with insomnia and
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It is an established fact that there is a direct relationship between an unhealthy diet and poor physical health. Medical conditions like obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure are manifestations of an inappropriate diet over a long period. The brain and body communicate with each other when we eat. One signals the other about how
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Yoga is more than just the physical practice. The more I stay with my yoga practice, the more amazed I am at how many life lessons I keep learning here, right on my yoga mat. We all should be a positive force in our life, energizing all who come in touch with us. We need
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Our immune system is our body’s natural defense mechanism that fights against health hazards. This means that it is a very crucial aspect of our being that is constantly performing the important work of keeping us disease-free. But we hardly pay attention to this fact. Pollution, junk foods, and stress due to our busy lifestyles
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During my 17 odd years as a yoga teacher, I have seen people taking up yoga for a multitude of reasons. It can be therapeutic reasons, strengthening, toning , gaining flexibility, stress relief, and so on, but what tops the list is weight loss. I have observed, within a group of people who attend classes regularly,
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