How Yoga Helps Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Teens and Young Adults: A Look at the Research
Quick Summary Envision your stomach behaving like a cranky toddler—cramps, bloating, diarrhoea, and constipation at the most inconvenient moments. For those who suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder that adds drama to digestion every day, it can be the way life feels. Think of an alternative to medication and doctor appointments: […]
From Darkness to Headstand: My Journey of Healing and Transformation Through Yoga
– By Shri Thorat Whenever I look back, the contrast is so profound it’s hard to believe it’s all true. There was a time when I was utterly lost, paralyzed by fear, consumed by pain, and trapped in the dark cycle of addiction. Today, I stand before you, not just healed, but dedicated to teaching […]
The Meaning of Yoga: Ancient Origins and Modern Transformation
If you have been on the mat for a while, you know the feeling: the burn in Warrior II, the frustrating mental chatter during Savasana, and the sheer effort of getting into a tricky pose. “Yoga,” for most of us, means movement, stretching, and physical health. But here is a mind-bender for your next pose: What if I told you the oldest, most comprehensive […]
The Enlightenment Laddu: A Diwali Recipe for the Soul
A Personal Reflection on Finding My Inner Light in the Kitchen this Diwali! The dust has settled. The diyas are illuminated. My residence now exudes the aroma of cardamom and Ghee, rather than only that of cleaning spray. It is the ideal moment of Diwali, when the outward commotion subsides, leaving us with the soft, […]
Yoga versus Exercise: Which is More Beneficial for Type 2 Diabetes?
Quick Summary Changes in lifestyle, particularly regular exercise, are typically necessary to manage type 2 diabetes. To help control blood sugar, most doctors recommend regular physical activity such as walking, cycling, or going to the gym. However, Yoga for Type 2 Diabetes has become more popular as an alternative in recent years. A detailed review […]
My Journey Into Deep Meditation Through the Teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda
Meditation, for many years, was something I approached casually. I believed it was a tool for stress relief or a way to relax after a long day. But when I encountered the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, particularly his Autobiography of a Yogi, that perspective was entirely transformed. Initially, my attempts at meditation often left me […]
Networking a Yogic Perspective
As a working professional and yoga practitioner, I have often wondered about the practical application of yoga principles in everyday life. A couple of days back, the question of the applicability of the “Trigunas”, namely Tamas, Rajas and Sattva, to Networking, which any successful or aspiring professional needs to master. So, to gain clarity, I […]
Stepping Into Stillness: How Shrimath Yoga Changed My Life
Peace: I searched for it everywhere — in places that, over time, brought more harm than the momentary comfort they promised. Shrimath showed me the way to stop, to turn inward — and I discovered peace was closer than I had imagined. My stay in Shrimath opened the door to that stillness and became my […]