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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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Desires and Destiny |
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You are what your deep, driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your destiny.
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Posted On : 31 Jul 2017 |
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Prana and Meditation |
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Taming the mind by the goad of Prana – that wonderful game called Meditation.
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Posted On : 17 Jul 2017 |
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Ajapa Gayatri |
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Every day you get 21,600 chances to reflect upon your true nature. The more you utilize, the more you inch closer to the Atman. That’s the secret of Ajapa Gayatri.
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Posted On : 13 Jul 2017 |
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Mudra |
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Mudra literally means a ‘gesture’ and also ‘one that bestows happiness’. Thus Mudras are gestures that prepare you for higher form of happiness and well-being.
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Posted On : 04 Jul 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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