It’s Dangerous to Sit Around…Unless You’re a Yogi
Warning: excessive sitting can cause death, say scientists. But no need to panic, yoga can show the way out.
Category: Yoga & Meditation
The Yoga of Christ and the Message of Christmas
The true message of Christmas and the yoga of Christ are largely ignored today. This article takes a look at some of Christ’s pointings and the true meaning of Christmas in the words of Swami Sivananda.
Answering the Unanswered (Meditation Questions)!
Rahul Sharma answers some frequently asked questions about meditation, using his personal experience as a guide. Perhaps they can help clear up some of your own doubts about meditation?
Yogic Technique to Beat the Cold and Pollution (Jal Neti)
Try this ancient yogic technique to keep away, colds, flus, blocked sinuses, migraines and pollutants this winter.
Yoga Teachers Training at the Sivananda Ashram: Ashram Life
An overview of ashram life at the Sivananda ashram in Kerala, India while pursuing the Yoga Teachers Training Course. Read about the location, food, schedule at the ashram and more.
What really is Om?
Advaita master Sri HWL Poonja ji (1910-1997) explains the power and significance of Om, the primordial sound. He also recounts an incident when he was challenged by a French Cardinal who insisted that light came before sound.
Mind & Meditation – A Saint’s Advice
Sri Sarada Devi (1853 – 1920) was the consort of the great saint Sri Ramakrishna Parmahansa and was considered as the Divine Mother incarnate herself. In this excerpt from her teachings, she explains the nature of mind and the importance of meditation in this Kali Yuga.
3 Stress-Busting Pranayamas
Suffering from stress, tension and anxiety? Try these three pranayamas (breathing techniques) to restore calmness and peace of mind.
Making the Most of the Navratri
Shruti Bakshi explains the significance of Navratri and the best way to make use of this period dedicated to the Mother Goddess.
Author Shares Her Personal Meditation Practice
Writer and mystic Mollie Player gives us a deep insight into her meditation practice starting from what she thinks is the best thing about meditation to her specific personal practice.
Vedic Chanting: An Amazing World at the Intersection of Tones and Letters
Vedic chants are considered to be the oldest unbroken oral tradition in the world. They are incredibly sophisticated arrangements of tones and letters that have a profound impact on the consciousness of the listener. Here we have the fortune of having a trained practitioner and teacher of Vedic chants, Dr Sivaram Hariharan aka Sydney Kishore, who describes his experience of learning Vedic chanting and some of the technicalities involved.
5 Things Beginners Should Know About Meditation
Beginner at meditation and not sure if you’re going in the right direction? Rahul Sharma shares some advice regarding common questions and expectations about meditation.
Making the Most of a Solar Eclipse (Yogic Perspective)
With a solar eclipse due on 21 August, learn about the yogic perspective on what to do during this time.
The Yogic Meaning of Hanuman
“Hanuman is the great hero of the Ramayana, the wonderful story’s most fascinating character. Though having the form of a monkey, he is said to be the greatest sage, yogi and devotee. What is the inner meaning of this magical figure?” David Frawley explains.
The Importance of Namaste
Of all the ways of greeting, the hugs and kisses and handshakes, the Namaste is the most profound, explains Ambika Gupta. Read about what the Namaste really represents and it’s yogic meaning.