Yoga
In response to a person focused on the non-physical aspects of raja yoga
I read a post by Nicolas Bastert and wanted to reflect on it: Regarding “I suggest to everyone curious about the incredible transformative power of Yoga to focus on the spiritual or mental practices rather than what we refer to as modern Asana. “ This statement implies that there is less transformative power in “modern Asana”. […]
Return to Sivananda Yoga!
It’s probably been 1-2 years since I have done Sivananda Yoga. My Hoodie Disappeared something really weird happened. In Macon, GA I was living in an AirBNB and I noticed a person offering some yoga vacations in the area. As I did research on her, I eventually came across a system called Vamadheva Yoga. He […]
What does Vamadheva mean?
One of the five faces of lord shiva.It’s also a name of ancient Rishi. I recently learned the following about the term Vamadheva:
Classical Yoga outside Sivananda
i’ve practiced Sivananda yoga for more than 2 years. it is a “classical” yoga system (as opposed to much modern yoga which seems to see yoga as a form of gymnastics) incorporating breathing, mantras and vedic philosophy and more. I was fortunate enough to run across Amber’s yoga training in Macon, GA and in her […]
Bihar School of Yoga threatens legal action against well-meaning abhyasi
On the Youtube Channel of Sumanta Mishra we read: Mr Mishra, We write on behalf of and under instructions of our client – Bihar School of Yoga and Yoga Publications Trust of the address Munger, Bihar, India. (Herein after referred to as our “client”). Please note that you have without any permission or authorisation from […]
After each posture in Sivananda Yoga, stop all activity for a few seconds to connect with that feeling and become aware of it.
Each posture leaves you with a wonderful feeling. And to experience that, it’s very important to stop all activity for a few seconds after completion of the asana… to connect with that feeling and become aware of it. Sivananda Yoga Gurgaon, 31:10 in the following video
Laughter Yoga Leader training Day 1
Well, day 1 of Dr. Madan Kataria’s Certified Laughter Leader training is now complete. And it was a RIOT. I have not had this much fun since being born. Great people. Great exercises. I’m sorry. That is an understatement. I was in the room with noble powerful souls. With the strength to engage in child’s […]