Did you know that Namaste Mudra has at least 5 variations?

hint: It’s not just a wheel of colors...

Mauni Amavasya is the annual day of silence. A day of speech fasting and silence feasting. Silence is observed at the level of speech, senses, gestures, and action. From the silence of the manas/mind, one gives birth to Swayambhu (one's own purified Self). This day symbolizes the quieting of the lowly desires and upholding of the dharma celebrated by Yogis/inis and Sadhakas. A very special day for mental and emotional purification.

Stories are not merely stories.

Packed inside an entertaining tale is both a direct message and an indirect one that requires reflection, self-inquiry, and churning. Here is one such legend from long, long, long ago known as amrita manthana (the churning of the nectar of the ocean) from the Ramayana:

Gayatri Mantra is commonly sung in Kirtans, known as Japa Mantra, and often meditated upon. Have you ever wondered what is the story of this mantra?

Imagine the opportunity to relax and release all the roles and responsibilities, thoughts, and distractions in your life while simultaneously strengthening your brain, body, and emotional resilience. Is it a trip to the Caribbean? A spa?

Sankalpa is a promise we make to ourselves every single day—to manifest our deepest resolve!

With so much unrest swirling in both the world and in our daily lives, it’s imperative that we remember how to connect with those things that bring a breath of relief to the mind, body, and spirit.

In the moment, many taking their first breath, while others taking their last...

2 exclusive guided meditation on Kundalini and breath

Shavasana: A Subtle Practice with Powerful Meaning

Who am I to tell you how to feel sacred, connect to people and greet others as long as you remember its roots and purpose. However, You can be a true practitioner without using this phrase!

What is the purpose of Yoga?

Yoga is the purpose of Yoga. There is no separation between the various Yogas like Karma, Bhakta, Raja and Jnana Yoga.

5 Simple practices for the Maha Shiva Ratri

Basant Panchami is an annual celebration of wisdom, life, spring and Goddess Sarasawati. Read about the rituals, practices and mantra associated with it.

8 tips for a deeper shavasana

The answer to the question 'What is yoga?' is not limited to one person, one text or one single interpretation. It is as many meanings as many people are asked this question. It is the most widely understood as well as misunderstood word in Sanskrit.

I am excited to share about the release of two albums: Mantras and Gayatri Mantra!

Gayatri Mantra and Mudras

Are all Malas the same? Is there a difference between a mala used for chanting versus simply wearing?

The Namaste Mudra is practiced by joining of the masculine and feminine energies, bringing the right and left sides together.

Long before I learnt Yoga asanas and kriyas, I learnt from my parents the importance and sacrednes of having a meditation mat (dhyana asana).The concept of asana as a physical position has been over explored along with having an appropriate Yoga mat, however the concept of having a mediation mat for mediation is mostly ignored.

In vedic texts, the feminine is celebrated in many divine forms and one of them is Durga. "Drug" means a state which is impossible to transcend, accomplish ir win over. Durga as a Goddess is the energy that has accomplished the impossible and the impossibility.Both "Durg" as well as "Durga" resides within each one of us.

Yoga is not something that one can be instructed into. It is a state that one may reach with inspiration, insight, dedication, consistency, guidance and purity of heart. Most of the Yoga classes are instruction classes, geared towards pushing, work-out, sweating, achieving, doing, shaping up etc.

The approach of Valentine's day made me contemplate on what love really is. I keep coming back to the answer: Love Is

There is a lot of buzz about this word and a lot of people are trying hard to find their Dharma.

What is Pitra divas/ Pitru paksha/ Malaya Shraadh: 15 days dedicated to pay respect and homage to the ancestors. Pitru means the ancestors and divas is days.

There is more to Ganehsa than just being an elephant headed God.

Ganesha is symbolic of the 10 pranas within our body. He is the pranamaya kosha.

How much Ayurveda should I learn as a Yoga teacher?

It is not the question of quantity, subject and requirement. Think of it as if you are asking which eye should I see from. You need both!! Yoga and Ayurveda are inseparable. Ayurvedic wisdom was revealed to the Rishis (seers) in deep meditative state. Both Yoga and Ayurveda have the same goal- to remove suffering and union with the Self.

It means to wake up to ourSelf. It means to stop blaming. It means to take responsibility. It means to recognize, face, accept and transform our weaknesses.