Practice bhramari pranayama to strengthen the throat
School of Yoga explains bhramari pranayama (bhramarī prāṇāyāma – bhramar = bee) The bhramari pranayama (bhramarī-prāṇāyāma) is a form of diaphragmatic breathing […]
Benefits of ujjayi (ujjeyi) prāṇāyāma
Ujjayi (ujjeyi) is a form of diaphragmatic breathing where the glottis is closed by constricting the throat during inhalation and
Kapalbhati for improved gut, lungs, and brain health
School of Yoga explains kapalbhati (kapālabhātī – kapāla = skull + bhātī = shining) In kapalbhati pranayama (kapālabhātī-prāṇāyāma), the inhalation is
Bhastrika pranayama (bellows breath) for strong lungs
What is bhastrika pranayama (bhastrikā prāṇāyāma) or the bellows breathing technique? In bhastrika pranayama (bhastrikā-prāṇāyāma) the practitioner rapidly inhales and
Why is sannyasa important in dharma?
What is sannyāsa (renunciation)? The word sannyāsa is a compound word comprising संन (sann) = present + न्यास (nyāsa) =
How ancient Indians proved their theories
Ancient Bharat insisted that any assumption one made had to be supported by logical arguments. These were called pramāṇas or hypothesis proving techniques.
Yoga can increase resistance to pollution
Pollution affects all the primordial elements – earth, water, fire, air and space. Also, India is one of the most polluted countries. But, Yoga can help.
How is agni personalised in ancient Bharat?
Once, Agni was one of the trinity, but was downgraded. But, it is still important deity. How has Agni become a household name in India? .
How did ancient India worship fire (agni)
Among the five primordial element(pañcabhūta), fire(agni) is considered as one of the most important of all. Fire is considered as a transformation agent.
Karma (action) is easy to understand
What is karma (action)? How does it work? What are its components? How does it impact us? Can we overcome the effects of karma?