Many times, when people decide to start yoga, they ask me, “Will yoga solve all my problems, like bad digestion, knee pain, or anger issues?” That’s when I tell them this story. In a small village, there lived a young man who constantly suffered from poor health. Though he was only around 28 or 30 …
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Next 4 days, try these four simple yet powerful activities. If you follow through, you will feel refreshed, recharged, and proud of yourself. 1. Declutter – Get Rid of Things You Don’t Use Take a day to clean your space. Look at your desk, your wardrobe, and your shelves. How many things are just lying …
This is a story shared by my teacher, It is about how an ordinary man became a great saint. There was a simple man who did a small job. He didn’t have big dreams or special interests. He only wanted enough money to eat two meals a day. One day, he went for a walk …
There are many statements related to yoga found in various texts, especially in the Yoga Upanishads, which provide detailed information about this practice. Let’s look at some Sanskrit statements related to yoga: युवो वृद्धो अतिवृद्धो वा व्याधितो दुर्बलो अपि वा ।अभ्यासात्सिद्धिमाप्नोति सर्वयोगेष्वतन्द्रितः || १.६७ ||(Yuvo vrddho ativrddho va vyadhito durbalo api va |Abhyasatsiddhimapnoti sarvayogeshvatandritah || …
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Ayurveda teaches that there are two cycles in a day: the sun cycle and the moon cycle, both of which are connected to the Ayurvedic body types or doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha). Each cycle influences the body’s energies over different periods of the day: During these periods, the dominance of these energies affects our body’s state: …
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In its truest essence, Hatha Yoga is a branch of yoga that prepares the body (Ghata) at a physical level. According to Siddha Siddhanta Paddhati, a text associated with Gorakh Nath Muni, Hatha Yoga is defined as: हकार: कीर्तित: सूर्यष्ठकारश्चंद्र उच्यते।सूर्य चन्द्रमसोर्योगाध्हठयोगों निगद्यते ।।1.69 ।। Translation:“Hakarah Kirtitah Suryashtakarashchandra UchyateSurya Chandramasoryogadh Hatha Yogom Nigadyate.” The syllable “Ha” refers to the …
Yoga is not just about physical exercises; it offers various techniques to promote overall well-being, including cleansing practices for internal organs. One such practice is Lagu Shankha Prakshalana (LSP), a gentle yet effective method for cleansing the digestive tract. What is Lagu Shankha Prakshalana? Lagu Shankha Prakshalana is a “short version of Shankha Prakshalana,” that involves drinking …
I still remember when I first went to Rishikesh. One of the teachers, just after speaking to me for 5 minutes, started to tell me everything about me — my health issues, how I think, the foods I like, etc. That was the first time I met him! I was completely shocked and thought he …
What is Prana? What makes any movement possible, starting from the blink of an eye, movement of the hands, germinating of seeds, the flow of water in rivers? Thousands of years ago the yogis who meditated and contemplated understanding the inherent quality of motion called it Prana. Etymology of Prana The term “Prana” originates from Sanskrit, …
After meeting the Yogi, the mantra changed the station master’s entire life. This story is from the book “Living with the Himalayan Masters” by Swami Rama. Swami Rama spent many years in rigorous meditation in the Himalayas, meeting various saints and yogis. Some incidents surprised Swami Rama, such as this one. Once Swami Rama, along …