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Difference between Asanas and Mudras |
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Ancient texts on Kundalini Yoga describe various yoga practices such as Asana, Pranayama, Mudras, and Meditations. Note that in this context Mudras doesn't mean hand mudras. Mudras here means those that are specifically mentioned in Kundalini yoga literature. Beginners often get confused between Asanas and Mudras. A common confusion is this - Sarvangasana is considered as Asana whereas Viparitakarani is considered as a Mudra. From body posture point of view both look quite similar but still one is an Asana and the other is a Mudra. Even the other Mudras such as Maha Mudra and Maha Vedha are in a way physical postures. But they are called Mudras. Why so? |
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Posted On : 14 Aug 2017 |
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International Yoga Day 2017 |
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The world will be celebrating the International Yoga Day on 21 June 2017. This year Sant Nivruttinath Punyatithi and Pradosh also falls on the same day making it more special. I believe you all know why 21 June was picked to celebrate this day. It was not a coincidence or arbitrary selection. It has some yogic significance. |
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Posted On : 20 Jun 2017 |
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Desires will always be there |
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Beginners are often worried about desires arising in their mind. Human mind is such that for most of the aspirants some or the other desire will always be there. So, that's not something to be worried about.
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Posted On : 02 Jun 2017 |
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Daughter of the Mountain |
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When you go to the Himalayas only for sightseeing, your senses become captive of the breathtaking beauty of the mountain. But when you go there for spiritual seclusion things are altogether different. You need to prepare yourself first for such an experience. Because along with beauty you also see unity. You will find a spiritual ecosystem flourishing everywhere. |
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Posted On : 27 May 2017 |
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Three stages of Pranayama - Perspiration, Tremors and Steadiness |
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In classical Hatha Yoga the practice of Pranayama is has been considered extremely important. There is a reason for this huge emphasis given to Pranayama. In Kaliyuga controlling the mind using purely meditative practices is very difficult. Many reasons can be sited for this difficulty. Wrong diet, environmental degradation and pollution, modern life style are some of them. Hatha Yoga tries to address the problem using Prana. Hatha Yoga says Prana and mind are two sides of the same coin. If you control mind Prana comes under control and if you control Prana mind too comes under control. |
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Posted On : 01 May 2017 |
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Effect of Ajapa on Breathing, Heart Beats and Blood Pressure |
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Meditation is being used worldwide as an effective way to deal with stress. Although this benefit is bit gross as compared to spiritual benefits, it's still a very important benefit. A healthy mind is a prerequisite to attain deep meditative states. Modern science has done a lot of research on stress and bodily parameters under stressful conditions. I won't go into the minute details of the findings made by modern science here. However, it would be worthwhile to take a quick look at the effects of stress on human body. That way you can relate how Ajapa Meditation is better equipped to deal with stress than many other meditation techniques. |
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Posted On : 28 Nov 2016 |
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That mystic pause during Ajapa.... |
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Ajapa is one of the chief practice of Natha Sampradaya and Shaivism in general. Since ancient time this practice has become so important and popular that other sects have absorbed it even though they may reject the other philosophical ideas of Natha Sampradaya / Shaivism. This popularity only underlines the importance of Ajapa in meditation and yoga. |
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Posted On : 06 Sep 2016 |
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Our new book on Kundalini Yoga (Marathi) |
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We are pleased to announce the release of our new book titled Nath Sanketicha Danshu (Marathi). In addition to the topics such as Kundalini, Chakras, Pranas and Ashtanga Yoga this book covers many topics not found in general KY books such as foundations of Shaivism and Nath sect, Ajapa Sadhana, Japa Sadhana as per Shiva Purana, Stages of progress and more. Get your copy today. You can read more details here.
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Posted On : 17 Feb 2015 |
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Navratri for Yoga Practitioners |
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The festival of Navratri is celebrated in various parts of the country with great devotion and zeal. While most of the people follow the path of ritualistic worship of the Goddess, one can also celebrate it through yogic practices and disciplines. |
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Posted On : 26 Sep 2014 |
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