Reflections, insights, and teachings on the path of nondual awareness and mindful living.
The Journal of Association of Physicians of India. 2004 Mar;52:203-6. - Singh S, Malhotra V, Singh KP, Madhu SV, Tandon OP. Department of Physiology, University College of Medical Sciences
The attainment of Samadhi is the ultimate step in Ashtanga Yoga. This is the zenith of all yogic endeavors—the ultimate 'yoga' or connection between the individual and the cosmic intellige
Our breathing is involuntary action. It occurs automatically, spontaneously, naturally. Though it is simple and obvious we often take it for granted, ignoring the power it has to affect bo
Naked yoga is the practice of yoga without clothes. The practice is gaining popularity, notably in western societies that have more familiarity with social nudity. While many practice nake
Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. 1993 Jan;37(1):45-50. Rai L, Ram K. Department of Physiology, Central Research Institute for Yoga, New Delhi. {module [198]} Energy expenditu
Herbal Medicine is,- The study or use of medicinal herbs to prevent and treat diseases and ailments or to promote health and healing. - A drug or preparation made from a plant or pla
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The name of this Pranayama originates from Sanskrit word Bhramar that means bumblebee. While performing this Pranayama a buzzing sound, typical of bumblebee is produced from the nostrils.
Archives of General Psychiatry. 1978 May;35(5):571-7. Corby JC, Roth WT, Zarcone VP Jr, Kopell BS. {module [198]} Autonomic and electroencephalographic (EEG) correlates of Tantric Yoga med
Location: base of spine, between anus and genitals. Color: Red Element: Earth Bij Mantra: Lam {module [198]} This is a first chakra is situated below the sacrum bone in which resides the K
The Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. 2003 Oct;47(4):387-92 Mandanmohan, Jatiya L, Udupa K, Bhavanani AB. Department of Physiology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medica
Bandhas are necessary for practice of Pranayama, Bandha means energy lock. There are main 3 types of locks, first is Jalandhar Bandha or Chin lock, second is Moolabandha or anus lock and th
Bhakti Yoga is the Yoga of devotion. Bhaki Yoga teaches a person to have a devotion to God and all things through devotion to life and love. {module [198]} The Sanskrit word 'bhakti' comes
Wang SM, Punjala M, Weiss D, Anderson K, Kain ZN. J Altern Complement Med. 2007 Mar;13(2):241-6 Department of Anesthesiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06520-8041,
Nauli Kriya is intended for regenerating, invigorating and stimulating the abdominal viscera and the gastro-intestinal or alimentary system. For the practice of Nauli you should know the Ud
The term “karma yoga” means “Path to Mergence with God through performing selfless service”. Karma Yoga is the science of action. Karma yoga focuses on the adherence to duty (dharma) while
The Journal of Association of Physicians of India. 2000 Jul;48(7):687-94. Manchanda SC, Narang R, Reddy KS, Sachdeva U, Prabhakaran D, Dharmanand S, Rajani M, Bijlani R. All India Institut
To lift up the mood some psychoactive drugs are taken to create abnormal state of consciousness up to the state of hallucination. These psychoactive drugs influence the normal functi
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. (N.Y.) 2005 Aug;11(4):689-93. Kolasinski SL, Garfinkel M, Tsai AG, Matz W, Van Dyke A, Schumacher HR. Division of Rheumatology, Universit
Today millions of people of all age group across the globe facing this health hazard of Obesity. Obesity makes life lazy and sedentary. Body becomes weak it decreases the possib