When God touches us…

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“When God touches us, we cease to be human beings and we do not think as intellects or minds at that time. And it is impossible to describe in language what would be that state when we are magnetised by the glory of God. We melt away into nothing,

05 March, 2009

How to be a Karmayogi

Fruit giving tree, a karmayogi

If you can invariably take the position of a giver, in which everything given by you is a free offering to the world, without any thought of return, then will your work bring you no attachment. Attachment comes only where we expect a return. ~

04 March, 2009

Hatha Yoga Pradipika ch 3. About Mudras

1. As the chief of the snakes is the support of the earth with all the mountains and forests on it, so all the Tantras (Yoga practices) rest on the Kundalini, the Vertebral column. 2. When the sleeping Kundalini awakens by favor of a guru, then

27 February, 2009

I saved the best for last

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     An old story is told about the beginning of time. The universe was in the process of being created and not everything was yet in order or fully functioning. Before the universe could be totally engaged, the Creator had one final

24 February, 2009

Just one breath- BKS Iyengar

In Hatha Yoga Pradipika they say that the mind is the king of the senses and the breath is the king of the mind. And if the nerves, nervous system which is about 6,000 miles in our system has a rhythmic vibration then that rhythmic vibration of

22 February, 2009

Inner harmony is your greatest supporter

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Good judgment is a natural expression of wisdom;but it is directly dependant on harmony within, which is poise of mind. When the mind lacks harmony, it has no peace, and without peace it lacks both judgment and wisdom. Life is full of bumps and

20 February, 2009

Hath Yoga Pradipika ch.2 Pranayama

Food for yogi

Exercise in Sahita should be continued till success in Kevala is gained. This latter is simply confining the air with ease, without Rechaka and Puraka.

17 February, 2009

Hatha Yoga Pradipika ch. 1. Asana

Shiva, the father of Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga pradeepika is a Sanskrit text dated 15CE, written by Swatmarama to explain this system of health cum spiritual upliftment. It is to be used in tandem wih Raja Yoga for best results.

17 February, 2009

Yoga for me

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"Yoga is to be known by Yoga. Yoga is the teacher of Yoga. The power of Yoga manifests through Yoga alone. The practitioner who does not become careless, negligent, inattentive, he/she alone rests in Yoga and enjoys Yoga." -Vyasa

16 February, 2009

Seeking my highest potential

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In spiritality, the role of a guru is to facilitate the disciple, the follower, the shishya to evolve and realise the full potential. A true guru is one who understands the pitfalls that the neonate might come across, and prempts solutions. S/he

13 February, 2009



Rocket Science Class by Elon Musk