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Yoga and Food
When diet is wrong medicine is of no use. When diet is correct medicine is of no need. ~Ayurvedic Proverb ‘Isn’t it enough just to practice the Yoga asanas/ poses, do I have to regulate my food?’ wonder many. In itself, practicing Yoga asanas is one of th ... -
In which yoga posture should I sit for meditation?
“If you want to stand on one leg and meditate, that is also fine," smiled Dinesh Ghodke, senior Art of Living teacher, when replying to this question. "You can meditate in any posture in which you feel comfortable and can hold steadily.” Surpris ... -
Why should you choose village yoga
Yoga is said to be the union of the body, mind and the breath. Though there are a prescribed set of asanas that take you through that journey- the principles of yoga can be applied across any activity and any situation. “Yoga is not just exercise and asan ... -
Yoga for Health and Wellness
Health is not a mere absence of disease. It is a dynamic expression of life – in terms of how joyful, loving and enthusiastic you are- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar One who is stable and established in the self is healthy. That is to say that identifying a ... -
Yoga for blood pressure
With systematic practice of yoga, the body is less prone to diseases and effects of day-to-day stress. Overall the body feels healthier, more energetic. Everyone benefits from yoga- if they undergo proper training, and continue with the practice. Regular ... -
Yoga for Diabetes
Everyone benefits from yoga- if they undergo proper training and continue with the practice. Regular practice of yoga benefits the body in the following ways: It improves digestion, circulation, and immunity Yoga enhances function of neurological and endo ... -
Why Surya Namaskar for Kids & Students is a Must
There is a common problem most of parents face these days: Have you often looked at your child’s report card and thrown your hands up in despair? You reason: he has good tuition, spends all his time at home with his books. Yet his marks don’t seem to refl ... -
Holistic Yoga: A Fitness Mantra
“One can be said to be in a perfect state of health when one is physically fit, mentally calm and emotionally steady," says Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Beyond just physical fitness, yoga strengthens mental and emotional capacity. A yoga practice in ... -
Why Are Prisoners Doing Yoga?
When prison inmates do yoga, meditation and Sudarshan Kriya, they experience freedom, are able to forget the past and develop a positive approach to the future. A discussion on prisoners often evokes a sharp response: "Why should we worry about these ... -
Inseparable Sisters: Yoga & Ayurveda
Once I asked an ayurvedic doctor about the relationship between yoga and ayurveda. His simple explanation was, “Ayurveda is the science and yoga is the practice of the science.” I have been a health care professional and Sri Sri Yoga teacher for over 10 y ...
Founded in 1981 by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar,The Art of Living is an educational and humanitarian movement engaged in stress-management and service initiatives.
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