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THE YOGA SHRI KRISHNA TAUGHT
Bhagavad Gita is also called Yoga Shastra, a scripture of Yoga science. Shri Krishna taught Yoga to a confused and disillusioned Arjuna, to arise and awake and attain eternal bliss and immortality through Yoga.
RISE TO YOUR TRUE SELF
One of the aims of Yoga is to elevate us from suffering. Through various yogic practices of Ashtanga yoga, we can cultivate sattva – purity, reducing the influence of rajas and tamas.
5 CLASSICAL DIET RULES
Food nourishes the body as well as the mind. Yoga and Ayurveda texts impart specific diet rules for living healthy, and holistically. We explore five classical rules, from five classical texts.
4 GATES TO A JOYFUL MIND
Chitta-Prasadanam is a state of pleasant and clear mind, the path to which is by the cultivation of four attitudes of maitri
6 OBSTACLES TO SUCCESS: A YOGIC VIEW
Chitta-Prasadanam is a state of pleasant and clear mind, the path to which is by the cultivation of four attitudes of maitri
FINDING CLARITY IN CHAOS
Chitta-Prasadanam is a state of pleasant and clear mind, the path to which is by the cultivation of four attitudes of maitri
Rising In Balance With Ha-Tha Yoga
Chitta-Prasadanam is a state of pleasant and clear mind, the path to which is by the cultivation of four attitudes of maitri
Meditation: A Journey Into Inner Silence
Chitta-Prasadanam is a state of pleasant and clear mind, the path to which is by the cultivation of four attitudes of maitri
FINDING CLARITY IN CHAOS
When the mind is overloaded with random thoughts, its ability to focus and clarity diminishes. In the modern digital world, of sensory overstimulation how can we find clarity and one-pointedness? Yoga shows the way.
Navratri: Nine Practices to Awaken Shakti

Navratri: Nine Practices to Awaken Shakti

Navratri: Nine Practices to Awaken Shakti. Om Namaśchandikāyai !Navaratri is a sacred nine-day period dedicated to the worship of Devi…

YOGA AND THE BOONS OF SHRI GANESHA

YOGA AND THE BOONS OF SHRI GANESHA

Om Namaste Ganapataye On the auspicious day of Ganesh Chaturthi, in the Hindu calendar month of Bhadrapada, we welcome Shri…

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF JAGAD GURU?

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF JAGAD GURU?

In today’s times, the word “guru” is often misunderstood and misused, making the true meaning of “Jagad Guru” — even…

EXPERIENCE THE CLARITY: WHY YOU NEED TO TRY JALA NETI

EXPERIENCE THE CLARITY: WHY YOU NEED TO TRY JALA NETI

Experience the Clarity: Why You Need to Try Jala Neti Do you frequently struggle with a blocked nose, making it…

TEN DISCIPLINES OF YOGA

TEN DISCIPLINES OF YOGA

As the world celebrates the 10th International Yoga Day, its importance has never been more profound. Yoga uniquely offers a…

MAHA SHIVARATRI: A NIGHT OF YOGA

MAHA SHIVARATRI: A NIGHT OF YOGA

Maha Shivaratri holds a profound significance for practitioners of Yoga, as Lord Shiva is revered as Adiyogi, the primordial yogi.…

MY KUMBH: AN INNER AND OUTER PILGRIMAGE

MY KUMBH: AN INNER AND OUTER PILGRIMAGE

Like millions feeling the call to the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, I undertook this sacred pilgrimage, which…

WORLD MEDITATION DAY: 21ST DECEMBER

WORLD MEDITATION DAY: 21ST DECEMBER

The end of the year 2024 has brought delightful news: the United Nations has proclaimed December 21st as World Meditation…

AYURVEDA DAY AND DHANTERAS: HEALTH IS TRUE WEALTH

AYURVEDA DAY AND DHANTERAS: HEALTH IS TRUE WEALTH

India celebrates the National Ayurveda Day on Dhanvantari Jayanti, also Dhanteras on the 13th day, trayodashi, of Kartik month, Krishna…

NAVARATRI: INVOKING THE DEVI SHAKTI WITHIN

NAVARATRI: INVOKING THE DEVI SHAKTI WITHIN

Devi, as the divine feminine energy, is celebrated during Navaratri—a sacred period of nine days and nights when the Divine…

AWAKEN YOGA IN THE SPIRIT OF SHRI GANESHA

AWAKEN YOGA IN THE SPIRIT OF SHRI GANESHA

Om Gam Ganapataye Namah.Shri Ganesha is the lord we invoke at the beginning of all endeavours, whether in our daily…

VASANT RITUCHARYA: AYURVEDIC SELF-CARE FOR A FLOURISHING SPRING

VASANT RITUCHARYA: AYURVEDIC SELF-CARE FOR A FLOURISHING SPRING

Ayurveda is the art of daily living in harmony with the laws of nature. A science of life and self-healing,…

NURTURING THE SELF: THE YOGIC WAY IN 5 STEPS

NURTURING THE SELF: THE YOGIC WAY IN 5 STEPS

To care for ourselves comes naturally to all living beings; if we observe birds, animals, and the plant kingdom, we…

MEDITATION: A JOURNEY TO INNER SILENCE

MEDITATION: A JOURNEY TO INNER SILENCE

How to control the mind seems to have always been a great problem for most people. In the holy Bhagavad…

RISING IN BALANCE WITH HA-THA YOGA

RISING IN BALANCE WITH HA-THA YOGA

The primary condition for human happiness is having a good physical health. A sound body serves as an asset and…

4 GATES TO A JOYFUL MIND

4 GATES TO A JOYFUL MIND

In whatever we do, seeking fulfillment and joy remains at the centre to all our pursuits. Yet, it is like…

6 OBSTACLES TO SUCCESS: A YOGIC VIEW

6 OBSTACLES TO SUCCESS: A YOGIC VIEW

Have you tried to be regular with your asana practice and find yourself often falling off the track? Or for…

THE YOGA SHRI KRISHNA TAUGHT

THE YOGA SHRI KRISHNA TAUGHT

The holy Bhagavad Gita, the “Celestial Song of God” is the voice of the Lord himself giving the timeless teachings…

FINDING CLARITY IN CHAOS

FINDING CLARITY IN CHAOS

Are you struggling with maintaining focus on your work? Do you face challenges in maintaining clear thinking? Has the management…

5 CLASSICAL DIET RULES

5 CLASSICAL DIET RULES

We all have heard “You are what you eat” and have experienced some truth of it. Our food habits are…