Yoga is the cessation of the movements of the mind. योग: चित्त-वृत्ति निरोध: (In Sanskrit ) ~ Patanjali Yoga Sutra 1.2 Yogaschitta vritti Nirodha Maharishi Patanjali, the author of a famous yogic text ‘Yoga Sutra’ describes the whole purpose of yoga in just 3 words. Chitta or the mind stuff is constantly undergoing changes. These changes or fluctuations create thoughts,
Read More.The philosophy of Ayurveda is based on the presence of 5 elements, which are the building blocks of the entire universe (the macrocosm) and of our physical body (the microcosm). Yatha Brahmade t-tha pinde All that exists in the universe exists within the body According to this ancient Vedic holistic healing method, each human being has a different balance of
Read More.In the yoga tradition, it is believed that a subtle energy supports our bodies. We call this energy ‘prana’ or life force.This ‘prana’, circulates in subtle channels called nadis.This flow of prana is often described as the flow of air, or ‘Vayu’ in Sanskrit. When there is free movement of prana in the body, it brings good health and wellbeing.
Read More.Healthy eating habits, exercise routine and stress management are some of the major factors resulting in good heart health. A regular practice of Yoga can help establish all these factors. “A large number of studies show that yoga benefits many aspects of cardiovascular health,” says Hugh Calkins, M.D. , director of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Service at Johns Hopkins. Exercises that
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