The Surging of Emotions in Meditative Asanas and Healing
My motivation to write on this topic stemmed from students often asking us how to deal with surging emotions while in certain postures. In order to cater to this question, it is important for us to first delve a little…
The Body (Śarīra) – when in doubt, stabilise!
Body, posture and health determine to a great extent the quality of our consciousness and the stability within. The practice of asana is meant to bring stillness of body and stability of consciousness (citta), which is the beginning of meditation.…
How to use props properly
In the evolutionary trajectory of asana abhyāsa and Yoga, the props are not meant for beginners. Often we hear people (even teachers) say: “props are like crutches that we need to get rid of with time.” This is not at…
Sequence for the Holiday Season part 2 – rest your legs with sitting poses
This second sequence can help us massage and rest the legs which is much needed during this season as we usually stand for long hours in order to cook, clean and prepare the home and everything else to receive friends…
Sequence for the Holiday Season part 1 – asanas that help with digestion
We all know that the holiday season usually goes from yoga to bhoga very easily. Bhoga means enjoyment without restraint. We all sometimes, because of the ambience and joy of the festive season end up eating not only a little…