To understand how transformation takes place through yoga, we need to understand which path to approach as different people in society have different needs. 1. The path of action – Karma Yoga 2. The path of worship – Bhakti Yoga 3. The path of freeing the mind through sound vibration – Mantra Yoga 4. The path […]
Pratyahara or the withdrawal of the senses is the fifth element among the Eight stages of Patanjali`s Ashtanga Yoga. It is a bridge between the bahiranga (external) aspects of yoga namely yama, niyama, asana, pranayama and the antaranga (internal) yoga namely dharana, dhyana, samadhi. At the stage of pratyahara the consciousness of the individual is […]
Namaste, I am practicing yoga at Dhriti yoga for the last 8 months. Recently I had been to a retreat in the Krishnamurthi study center (Valley school) and Satya requested me to share the experience. I know it is as tough as describing water –liquid, tasteless, colorless, quenches thirst, H2O – all these won’t make […]
Well take it the way you want a dynamic detoxification program, pure science or geometry. Ratha Saptami is celebrated as Lord Surya’s birthday. And is one of the most awaited days for the yogis globally. We too at Dhrti enthusiastically look forward for this day to pay our respect to Surya and artistically perform Surya Namaskar […]
Arthritis means inflamed joints; and there are many types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis which largely affects the elderly. Osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative arthritis or osteoarthrosis. It is a problem of wear and tear due to excessive use over the years and aggravation of old injuries in those […]
Cardamom is known to have its roots in India. This humble condiment is commonly known as elaichi in Indian cuisine and is used in preparations such as curries, rice preparations, snacks, sweets and even tea. Though it is widely used for culinary purposes, it is also used in Ayurveda for its medicinal properties. Cardamom tea […]
A simple lifestyle promotes good health in the longer run. I would like to share some simple but very important facts: In your daily life activities ensure you are regular and well balanced and have time for mental and physical activities. Plan your day so that you have time for both work and family. As […]
Yoga Nidra (YN) is a deep level relaxation practice. A practice designed for children, young, and geriatrics. It is beneficial to combat any level of stress or disease even cancer. My sister is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer, stage two. She had to undergo a nine-hour long complicated surgery, followed by eight chemotherapies and […]
Yoga Nidra is a systematic method of inducing complete physical, mental and emotional relaxation. During the practice of Yoga Nidra, one appears to be asleep; but the consciousness is functioning at a deeper level of awareness. In this threshold state between sleep and wake-fullness, contact with the subconscious and unconscious dimensions occurs spontaneously. In Yoga […]
Effect of Yoga on Cardiorespiratory functions First publication on October 24, 2010 By Dr.M.C.Panda in Yoga and Spirituality | A way of life With the increased incidence of disorders of cardio-respiratory functions mostly due to altered life style, the time has come for us to address these without drug. Physiologically, it is understood that certain […]