I often come across people for whom life has become a chore, whose inner child has gotten lost. Everything is burdensome: they become so immersed in working, commuting, parenting, supporting aging family members, paying loans, managing finances, that somewhere along the way, they forget to live a little. They – and many of us – forget to laugh, to play, to be silly, sometimes d...
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The Throat Chakra – Express Yourself & Change Your Life
In Hindu, Buddhist and Jain traditional belief, the human body has ‘chakras’ or focal points of the subtle body. The chakras are in our physical body but they originate from our mental and spiritual selves. We believe that the body’s chakras are connected to certain electromagnetic fields. For a yogi, it is important to understand the concept of the chakras in general and the t...
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How to Make the Most of a Substitute Yoga Teacher
I love being a yoga instructor. Not only does it give me the satisfaction of knowing that I am making a positive difference to others’ lives, it also helps hone my own yoga skills. My yoga classes are a place where I meet and interact with some really interesting people too! Much as I love being at class, there are times when I have to travel – either on work or because the fam...
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Top Six Among Yoga Retreats in India
A yoga retreat is a space that lets a yogi concentrate on improving their yoga, engage in meditation in calm, peaceful environments at an unhurried pace. They are meant to rejuvenate and refresh a person; giving them a break from the hurly-burly of the everyday routine. Going to a yoga retreat gives one the time to reconnect to their inner self and with other like-minded people...
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Traits of a Good Yoga Teacher, Which I Aspire to Be!
I find that being a yoga instructor is hugely rewarding and also a humbling experience. I love the fact that it can actually make a real difference to people’s lives: their health, mental and spiritual wellbeing! It can also be hard work, but the appreciation and the encouragement of my students makes it all worthwhile! It is always my endeavor to remain receptive to ideas and ...
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Yoga is Going Global – Making its Presence Felt Everywhere
Recently I came across a few headlines that caught my eye – they all had to do with yoga! Probably as a yoga instructor, I would be more inclined to spot headlines such as these but the fact remains that yoga is currently India’s most important and significant export; in a sense our culture’s gift to the world and its good health! I thought my readers and students would also li...
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Has Your Yoga Practice Hit a Plateau?
When you first decide to take a yoga class, you may find that you make quick progress in terms of improved fitness and endurance levels, enhanced flexibility and better posture and so on. I also find the same when I teach a yoga class; that many of my students make steady and visible progress: becoming stronger, leaner and fitter. However, it is also true that after a certain a...
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Government of India Initiatives to Promote Yoga
Yoga is a part of the Indian heritage and India has been the pioneer in introducing it to the world. Government of India officials have begun efforts to promote it nationally and internationally, making plans for a broad expansion of the wellness practice into all facets of civic life. India now has a Yoga Minister, and the government is leaving no stone unturned to help Yoga r...
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Yoga Poses to Build Core Strength
The body’s core is the torso, consisting primarily of the abdominal and back muscles. A strong and stable body core is very important. Not only does core strength give the body greater stability and better balance, it helps protect the body’s internal organs. This is important not just for sportspersons and athletes, but also for you and me as we go about our daily activities –...
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Some Yoga Rules to Follow and Live By
As someone committed to yoga as a vital lifestyle component, every yogi should know about some of the do’s and don'ts of yoga. This helps to avoid any injury or bad experiences and lets you gain the best advantage from your yoga classes in Mumbai or wherever else you may be. In my yoga class I get a lot of questions from my students and I often share some of these yoga rules to...
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