At yoga.in, we believe yoga is a practice for everyone, transcending physical limitations and even handedness! Today, on International Lefthanders Day, we celebrate our left-handed yogis and delve into the science behind their unique yoga experience. Lefties and Yoga: Exploring the Neurological Connection While yoga poses themselves aren’t inherently left-handed or right-handed, there might be…
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RECONNECTING TO THE ROOTS Neuroscientists, armed with fMRI (functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and EEG(electrical signals of the brain), map the brain’s intricate networks, uncovering the symphony of interactions that give rise to consciousness. However, modern science still needs to develop a hypothesis to help express this phenomenon. For example, there needs to be more clarity…
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“Yoga is more than just a series of poses; it’s a lifeline to those seeking solace in a turbulent world. It strengthens the mind-body connection, offering a pathway to mental wellness that is both ancient and profoundly relevant today. As we embrace yoga, we unlock a powerful tool for mental health, one breath, one pose,…
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“Yoga techniques for mindfulness are more than just exercises; they are invitations to live more fully in the present moment. They offer a way to navigate the complexities of life with grace, presence, and awareness. As we continue to explore and integrate these practices into our lives, we discover the true essence of mindfulness: a…
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“Incorporating yoga into your daily routine is a powerful step toward holistic health. It’s a practice that nurtures not just the physical body but also the mind and spirit. Whether you’re seeking to alleviate physical pain, manage stress, or find mental clarity, yoga offers a path to achieving those goals. By embracing yoga, you embark…
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“Food makes your thoughts. What type of food you eat will be the type of thought and emotion and things that will come” Vishva-ji when referring to the wisdom of the Buddha’s advice on food In this wonderful video Vishva-ji relieves any angst that many people who practice Yoga can feel around veganism and vegetarianism.…
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“A Divine perfection of the human being is our aim.”1 “A divine life in a divine body is the formula of the ideal we envisage.”2 Aim The Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother aims at the perfection of the human being with the manifestation of a divine life upon earth as the ultimate…
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By Prashant Pandey In today’s world, there is one essential need for all of us; and if we find that need, we will gain satisfaction – that need is peace of mind. The last couple of centuries have seen our way of life change dramatically throughout the world; it’s one in which many people have lost…
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By Gayatri Puranik “Yoga and Ayurveda are like two siblings of the same family, complementing each other, sometimes in complete agreement with one another, but oftentimes also of different opinions. In the end however they remain siblings of a family, stronger together and eternally bound to one another” With true Italian diplomacy, Giorgio Barabino, Director…
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In Lubomir Ondračka’s essay about the system of Hathayoga, he takes us through its up and down history, tracking this mysterious practice from its elusive historical origins to the re-ignited interest from modern day scholars who are keen to unfurl its mysterious and therefore, complicated past; emphasising how very little we really know about the…
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