What’s in a name? Downward dog?
An asana is a mudra, a seal a symbolic body expression of an object, a shape, an animal,…
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In Defense of the Ego
Ego is a badgered word. Every time we catch ourselves doing something that we feel reflects an ugly…
A Bird’s Eye View of the History of Ayurveda – Part II
The central ideas of Ayurveda are primarily derived from Vedic phi losophy, although some concepts were later borrowed…
The Deeper Significance of Saucha or Purity
The first of the niyamas or the observances mentioned by Patanjali is what in Sanskrit is called saucha…
Twelve Pointers for Maintaining Brahmacharya
1. Daily meditation and constant japa is the essential foundation of brahmacharya. The japa and meditation of the…
Sun Salutation Surya Namaskaram Variation 22
Step 1 Pranamasana ( Prayer Pose) Step: Stand tall with the feet together with the palms together in…
Chakra (The Whirlpool of Prana)
Definition of Charkra The word, chakra, literally means “wheel” or a ”circle”, at the same time emphasizing on…
Healthy Eating: Indulge In Mindful Eating With Yoga
Summary: Want to indulge in healthy eating? Explore the blog and find out how yoga helps you eat…
Entropy Versus Eternity
A doomsday clock hangs in the University of Chicago, representing the countdown to a potential global catastrophe. In…
Actress Pilar Holland Finds Peace & Life Balance with a New Form of Meditation!
Interview by Sebastian Thomas A new meditation craze is currently sweeping the world but despite its name, there’s…
Healing Effects Of Tulasi
Tulasi is a widely celebrated herb globally. However, the article below is a representation of an extensive research…
When no one comes to your first yoga class
When Jiva, the studio I trained at, offered me my own class, I created Mindful Monday. Fresh off…