There can be so much chaos in our outer and inner worlds. It can be overwhelming, confusing, depressing, and frustrating. And while we cannot fully control what happens outside of us, we can control what happens inside of us. It is through Ayurveda we are taught how to maintain a healthy mind, body, and spirit. […]
According to a study conducted by the University of Otago in New Zealand, women who indulged in a combo of yoga, meditation, and visualisation lost more weight than those who did not indulge in visualisation techniques. My story is something similar, and I discovered firsthand the truth behind this research. From The Outside Looking In
The number of men practising yoga is growing. According to the 2016 Yoga in America Study by Yoga Journal and the Yoga Alliance, of those practising yoga in America, 28 percent are men. Though that may not sound very high, it’s up significantly from the mere 17.8 percentage of men identified in the 2012 edition
My first class at a new studio, and my heart leapt to my throat when the teacher began by saying, “Let’s begin the class with eight rounds of Sun Salutations, the Sivananda style.” Apparently, there are several kinds of Sun Salutation! I had been practising yoga for about four years when I joined this new
Chair yoga seems to be the next in vogue at the moment! And why not when it gives you the same benefits of a pose without exerting too much stress on the body? While many people think this style of yoga has been designed for senior citizens, I would strongly object. You need to practice
Abs, core or midsection — whatever you call it, it should never be forgotten! You guessed it, this week we’re looking at core strength, focusing on the many layers of your abdomen. Before we jump straight in, let’s take a quick look at what it is we’re working out. There are six core muscles going
It was a beautiful day in Rishikesh. I was taking a stroll down the quiet lanes of this ultra neat town. Bells were ringing. Throngs were chanting mantras. There was a magical aroma that filled the air. It was a blissful moment. There was a group of people nearby doing Sun Salutations. It looked as
“Oh, I’m too old to start practising yoga, I missed my chance.” This or any variations of this phrase make me incredible sad. The truth is, can start practicing yoga at any age – really! It is just a matter of making the right choice and practicing within your limits. A True Experience A silver-haired,
Don’t get confused by the word junior. Juniors, for me, are my two daughters. One is eight, and the other is just two and a half, and their gazes remain fixed on me as I do my home yoga sequence on Sunday mornings. As I started my practice on a particularly rainy Sunday, my elder
New research indicates that yoga can increase the thickness of the cortex – the brain’s language and memory control centre. A recent study from Brazil has revealed evidence that regular yoga practice can help ‘train’ the brain. “In the same way as muscles, the brain develops through training”, says Elisa Kozasa of Hospital Israelita Albert
