Yoga is one of the ancient and most practical disciplines of life that contributes immensely to physical, mental, and spiritual health. Yoga has evolved through the ages, and so have its teachings, albeit without compromising its ancient principles. (CLICK HERE to know more about the various eras in the history of Yoga) At present, Yoga…
Evolution Of Yoga Yoga is a one-of-its-kind discipline of life that profoundly influences developing a healthy and balanced state of mind, the body, and the soul. The evolution of Yoga dates back to the era of the Indus Valley civilization, nearly 5000 years ago (as of 2021). In the olden days, people practiced Yoga to…
Suryanamaskar (Sun salutation) is a type of Yoga practice comprising 12 different Yoga asanas performed in repetition with one another. All the asanas of the Suryanamaskar are interrelated, making it easy to move gracefully from one pose to another. Performing one complete Suryanamaskar involves standing up, going into the downward dog pose, squatting, and bending…
Yoga is an ancient Indian discipline comprising various practices that help to strengthen the body, mind, and spirit alike. Today, no place in the world remains untouched by the positive influence of yoga. The art and technique of yoga originated in the Eastern world in India many centuries ago. Historians and scholars alike believe that…
The Yoga Story: Inception, Ideas, Religion And More Yoga is a holistic discipline that teaches the subtle techniques of striking a balance between physical wellbeing and emotional health. The science of Yoga has been an integral part of Indian culture since time immemorial. Over the years, people have molded and transformed Yoga to suit their…
It is almost second nature for most people to stretch their arms upward and breathe deeply after a particularly stressful day. And isn’t it the most beautiful feeling? Stretching your arms upwards also allows your spinal muscles to stretch and the spinal nerves to relax. The stretching of the spine and the ensuing relaxation that one…
The Mysterious Lives Of Naga Babas And Aghori Sadhus Reading the title itself makes you wonder about Naga Babas, “Really?” If you are an ardent follower of deep-rooted Indian culture (especially Hindu culture), you may be well aware of Naga Babas and Aghori Babas. If you aren’t, this article will enlighten you about this unique…
Who are Digambar Sadhus? Our previous blog described two very interesting clans, namely Naga Sadhus and Aghori Babas. We are sure you loved reading about the two. As promised, here we are with an article about Digambar Sadhus. The who and what about Digambar Sadhus The Digambar Sadhus are one of the sects of Jainism.…
The Concept Of Fasting Fasting is a voluntary way of practicing controlled intake of food and drinks. People usually observe a fast for medical or religious reasons. Medically speaking, fasting is a state of metabolism achieved after digestion of food or eating no food for at least 10-12 hours. Followers of Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, and…
What Is Dirgha Ayushya? Dirgha Ayushya means long and healthy life. The Hindu culture strongly advocates the need for blessings from elders or those with spiritual knowledge. Dirghayu Bhava is one of the best blessings to bestow upon others. It means ‘to be blessed with long, fruitful life and is intended to enhance the longevity…