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Deep Breathing For Stress Relief –Types, Benefits, and Uses
Did you know that all the physical exercises, yoga, tai chi and other forms of activities you do are guided by the process of inhalation and exhalation? Even at the gym, the main focus is on the right process of breathing, which checks your exhaustion. In ... -
What is Sudarshan Kriya?
What is Sudarshan Kriya Sudarshan Kriya is a rhythmic breathing technique that helps relieve stress, regulate emotions and remove toxins from the body. Through the regular practice of Sudarshan Kriya and adopting lifestyle changes, many people around the ... -
KapalBhati: Benefits of Kapalbhati & Steps to do
Kapal = forehead; bhati = shining; Kapal Bhati assumes significance in these times of pandemic. Here is a quick guide to understanding how the breath is important in revitalizing your immune system, and how KapalBhati helps regularize the breath, making i ... -
What is Ujjayi Pranayama, benefits, & how to practice
“ Ujjayi ” (pronounced oo-jai) comes from the Sanskrit prefix "ud" (उद्) and the root "ji" (जि). The sanskrit word “ Ujji ” (उज्जि), means "to be victorious". “Ud” means “bondage" or "binding" as well as " ... -
3 best pranayamas to build immunity during lockdown
Listen to these voices on the lockdown: I was expecting to have joined work by this time. Now, I don’t even know if my job offer still stands: The new graduate waiting to enter the job market. I was supposed to be choosing universities to study this year. ... -
An ancient trail of Lord Ganesha: A global god much before globalization
Amazing facts about India From sculptures of Lord Ganesha in Central America, Persia, Iran, Afghanistan, China, Japan, Thailand, Cambodia and many other South-East Asian islands- there is a wide footprint of Lord Ganesha, tracing back to 2,500 years ago a ... -
How Adishesha’s five heads & Ksheer Sagara have a deep cosmic significance
Amazing facts about India Narayana is always depicted in a reclining form on the bed of a 5-hooded coiled snake called Adishesha in literature, sculpture, and all other art forms. Normally, a snake has only one head. Why is Adishesha always depicted with ... -
Once upon a time when India had 25% of world trade
Amazing facts about India From 1 CE all the way through the next two millennia up to 1700 CE, all the large scale industries like mining, metallurgy, textiles, arts, and crafts flourished in India. They boosted trade to such an extent that India held abou ... -
The footprints of Rama across the world
Through the ages and civilizations, Rama and Ayodhya have not only been popular for the people of India but have also been inspirational for people across the world. The story of the Ramayana accompanied the ancient Indians who were master navigators and ... -
Not gold or silver; Alexander wanted this metal from India
Amazing facts about India. In 336 BCE, Alexander set out to conquer Persia when he was barely 25 years old. Alexander’s victory over Persia and the kingdoms en route earned this Macedonian king the name, Alexander the Great. When Alexander the Great turn ...
