From Asana to Awakening: The Transformative Effects of Yoga Introduction In the hectic fabric of contemporary life, where stress and demands constantly pull at our time and energy, the age-old practise of yoga emerges as a sanctuary for overall well-being. There is a profound philosophy that goes beyond the commonly accepted notion of serene postures…
“योगश्चित्तवृश्चत्तश्चिरोधः ” (Yogah citta vritti nirodhah), “Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuationsof the mind”.This shloka emphasizes that the goal of yoga is not merely physical postures (asanas) but ratherthe mastery of the mind and its tendencies. By controlling the fluctuations of the mind, one canachieve a state of inner peace and liberation.What is Yoga…
Note: This article has been co-authored by Shelja Gupta. You can find the complete bio of Shelja Guta at the end of the article. Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras provide a roadmap for reaching the ultimate goal through various practices and techniques. A deep sense of unity, tranquility, and enlightenment can be achieved. According to Sage Patanjali…
Introduction Divine knowledge from Swar Yog Swar Yog is an ancient and supreme science of India. Given its astonishing results and the simplicity of its practice, this science reigned in people’s hearts at one time, but due to the influence of time, many of its essential elements have been lost. In some places, practitioners have…
Have you travelled in Vande Bharat train? I got the chance to travel to Khajuraho on the way to PannaTigerReserve, 8 hours journey in Executive chair car. The hype is too much. Seats are less comfortable than Shatabdi express. It was real torture to sit for so long with literally no head support, thigh support,…
Every human being on the Indian subcontinent looks forward to the monsoon, which is still a seasonal occurrence. Monks, travellers, poets, traders, and scholars have long held it in high regard. Every person on the subcontinent has viewed it from their own point of view, and it is still the focus of heated, multifaceted discussion….
Detachment is the essence of neutrality towards everything We are the universe, and the universe is within us. The individual self (Jiva) and the Divine (Ishwara) reside within our body. Since the Jiva is inherently a manifestation of the Divine, whether it realizes it or not, every effort it makes is ultimately a movement toward…
7 Principles of Art The 7 principles of art are fundamental guidelines that artists use to create balanced and visually engaging works. They help organize the elements of art (such as line, shape, color, texture, form, space, and value) to achieve a successful composition. The 7 principles of art are: Balance: This principle refers to…
The Power of Words 2 written and edited by Binod Dawadi from Kathmandu, Nepal and Sydnie Beaupre from Canada begins with a simple and minimalistic outlook to life. We have poems written by Binod with uncapitalized titles and poems by Sydnie have capitalized titles. The book also contains fictions written by Binod and Sydnie separately….
I took my daughter for shopping. She had to buy her sports shoes and badminton racket. She has her own choices so I left her to make a decision and I got on a call. While the call was still on, I got a shout out, “Mamma, I like this. Taking one size bigger.” I…