Three Guidelines to Observe

Gyana/Jnana Mudra is a gestural representation of Yoga. It also represents the highest state of discernment and therefore, is called wisdom seal.

We have all had those moments after an energizing evening, during times of transition, and for reasons we can’t even identify—times when we’re ready to sleep but sleep just won’t come.

Meditation, is not simply an act of relaxation, a practice of gathering experiences, or a post of absolute stillness. So...what is it? How can one tell the difference?

Awareness of the subtle, intangible, and all-pervading is what allows a practitioner to reach deeper states of consciousness. With each moment that we strengthen our practice with concentration on the chakras, we are that much closer to the state of Yoga.

As a Yoga student. do you remember your first yoga training, retreat, class— the enthusiasm, dedication, the desire, and eagerness to know it all? Did you also feel it fading away, taken over by the overwhelm of the vast body of knowledge, the confusion over techniques, and comparison with what others are doing, teaching, learning etc.? Did you ever find yourself in doubt or feel imposter syndrome kicking in when it was time to teach?

Just as it’s difficult to appreciate a 5-star Michelin restaurant meal if one hasn’t eaten for days (and the body is just desperate for any nourishment), Yoga Nidra is best practiced when one has fortified the body with the physical/mental rest it needs prior to a Yoga Nidra practice.

Yoga and Ayurveda are becoming a weird mix — like Turmeric Latte Asana. There is a lack of integration, a ton of dilution, a good amount of appropriation, and plenty of misunderstandings.

I see a lot of misunderstandings and ignorance around the Japa Mala.

Eventually, the Goddess Yoga Nidra (Devi) left from the eyes of Vishnu upon being extolled by Brahma...

Sleep, Ojas, and Shavasana

Debunking the Top 3 Myths of Shavasana

Stop being Busy: Prioritize, Prescribe and Practice Rest!

Did you know that the sacred swan (known as hamsa in Sanskrit) is the ride of Devi Saraswati, the Goddess of wisdom? Every year, 40 days before the arrival of spring on the 5th day (panchami) after the new moon marks the day of festivities in anticipation of Spring (Basant).

Look around you right now, wherever you are. What do you see? Your laptop? Your furry co-worker asking for a head scratch? Or maybe you’re outside: you see some trees, their leaves gently whispering in the wind, a cool lake with the mist lingering just above the surface, a red-tailed hawk calling out as it glides above the treetops… What do all these things have in common?

Every study and deep dive requires us to create space and honor certain rules - or as we know them in Yoga, yamas and niyamas. If you ever attended a Yoga training online you will appreciate these tips.

It’s the perfect time for an annual review — of your self-care.

When we say “Yoga Nidra,” what is the meaning of the word, “Nidra?” “Sleep?” But it is incomplete if I just say that Nidra= sleep. There is so much more to it and we may be missing the point. There is also a prefix to this and that is “Yoga.” ...

The goal of this blog post is to give you, the reader, a starting point for building the foundation of your understanding of chakras.

Who cares if you can touch your toes or stand on your hands?

Can you sit still and be touched by waves of bliss?

Make bigger goals in Yoga.

How much Ayurveda does a Yogi need to know? Conversely, how much Yoga does an Ayurveda person need to know? Consider this…from which eye do you prefer to see?

Is mulabandha all about contraction? Is it only about the physical level?

Does the psychology of cultivating the opposite help?

Let us not aim for extremes, like hate to love, panic to absolute peace, fear to courage.

Self-publishing a book is a complex process, takes a team and lot of patience. And this latter is the biggest test...

There is a difference between doing the practice and living it...

Learn how to bring the practice of Yoga Nidra into your teachings in this free workshop

Let Yoga be. It is not meant to be picture perfect. Every asana is not an opportunity to look perfect.

Missing link in the modern practice or understanding of Yoga?

You might be wondering if mala is just a piece of jewellery... or is there more to it?

Common queries related to the study of Yoga Nidra

Query on suppression, discernment and worry

Rishis and mathematician have more in common than you thought!

Read more about how to apply BODMAS to achieve and live a more yogic life.

Have you ever wondered why do we chant Shanti/ Om 3 times? and Why does it matter?

The meaning of the same word changes with time, experiences, readiness and karmas...

What are the practices that lead to deeper states of mind, to higher states of consciousness?

These practices are the heart of Yoga and lead us to the state of Yoga itself.

Q: I am very well aware of the power of Mantras and Mudras in Yoga but somehow I do not feel confident in using them as tools in the classes I lead or in Yoga as Therapy. What should I do?

Response: Nothing. Simply wait! Breath is the mantra and awareness is the Mudra + More...

Yoga is life long journey, it is not based on accumulation of hours through teacher training programs. Yes, it can be a profession but not merely because you passed a training program but because you are dedicated to investing the time, energy, emotions and courage that is needed to walk the path of Yoga!

We are so used to transferring responsibility to others. Doctors for treatment, healers for healing, psychologists for mental health, spiritual growth to Gurus etc that we forget that our growth depends on just one person: us. Let the correction come from within.

The cellular intelligence (agni) of a specific organ/region/part of the body can be awakened by infusing the marma region with a paste of the specific ingredients. This helps in balancing the dosha, gunas and agni. Marma points are the bridge between the physical and the subtle body + read more

Most of the people who come for one to one Yoga classes are looking for benefits to the physical and mental body and may not have real craving/appetite to understand the philosophy yet. Why does this matter? When they practice mula-bandha without knowing what it really is, it creates an illusion of doing an advanced practice.

Chakras are not fancy or mystical, they are facts. We simply need to sharpen our instruments with which we perceive them.

As human beings, we have always been mesmerized and attracted by mystical concepts and experiences. This is where we are mistaken about Chkaras. What is mystical to us with our limited readiness, preparation and even more limited experiences is real to the Yogis/Yoginis.

There are at the least 7 main differences between Kapalabhatti and Bhastrika in Yoga. Any manipulation of breath is often mis understood as a breathing technique. We often translate breathing techniques as pranayama. This is the beginning of confusion and spread of misinterpreted versions of practice.

Commonly, pranayama is considered manipulation, stretching, holding of breath or maybe the name of some techniques like anulom viloma, bhastrika, ujjayi etc. The techniques are simply to remove the friction at the various points of entry of the prana into the body.These techniques itself are not pranayama, their consequence is and could be...

Chakras are not fancy or interesting or mystical, they are facts.