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Q and A With Gurudev
Q: How do I silence my mind? Gurudev: The Will to silence itself pays in many ways, meditation and Sudarshan Kriya help too! Q: What is spirituality and how can you incorporate spirituality in daily life? Gurudev: Spirit is Joy. Spirit is Love. Spirit i ... -
Yoga, Physical Flexibility and Competition
Yoga is becoming popular recently and equally becoming very commercialised and competitive. There is too much emphasis on physical flexibility with impossible and intimidating postures to demonstrate physical flexibility and superiority. Such super-flexib ... -
Raja Yoga- What is Raj Yoga?
What is Raja Yoga? The Royal Path or the Path of the Royals; is the path of knowledge that was given to highly evolved kings. Raja Yoga is the path of mental discipline. We have the freedom and ability to choose our inner state irrespective of the conditi ... -
Hatha Yoga
It is similar to a diving board – preparing the body for purification, so that it may be ready to receive higher techniques of meditation. The word "Hatha" comes from "Ha" which means Sun, and "Tha" which means Moon. Hatha Yo ... -
Gnana Yoga
The Path of Knowledge The path of knowledge is the experiential knowledge of the Self. Though one begins on this path by reading scriptures and listening to the Wise, the knowledge flows from within by the Grace. “Knowledge of the Self brings the mind bac ... -
Bhakti Yoga
The Path of Devotion God's love is unconditional. Acknowledging that love and reflecting it back is devotion. The blossoming of devotion towards God is the sweetest experience one can have. Devotion means being in a state of complete surrender to God ... -
Karma Yoga
The Path of Selfless Service Karma Yoga is the path of ‘action’, of putting in 100 percent effort, without being attached to the outcome. Karma yoga can be applied to everything you do: from the most trivial, ordinary tasks to greater, more challenging wo ... -
Yoga and the Mind
All is well, when the mind feels well. Hence in yoga, great importance is given to the wellness of the mind. Regular practice of yoga, benefits the mind in the following ways: Yoga increases peace of mind Yoga improves alertness and clarity Yoga increases ... -
Yoga for Seekers
Padmasadhana A yoga seeker (sadhak) needs the right direction to progress on the path. One such invaluable tool to deepen a yoga seeker’s practice is Padmasadhana. Padmasadhana is a beautiful package of Yoga asanas, pranayamas, and meditation, that enable ... -
Yoga After Meals
After meals Vajrasana is good as it aids digestion. Yoga can be practiced 3 hours after a full mean, 2 hours after a medium meal or 1 hour after a fruit. ...
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