The History And Origin Of Chyawanprash Chyawanprash is a herbal preparation that Indians have been using since time immemorial. It has antioxidant, immunoprotective, and rejuvenating properties. Chamanprash or Chyavanaprasam are the other names of Chyawanprash. The Ashvinis are a pair of twin Indian Gods credited for giving Chyawanprash to the world. They served as royal…
What Is The Bhagavad Gita? The Bhagavad Gita is a compilation of Sanskrit verses and texts. The ancient scripture consisting of 701 shlokas (verses) was written in the year 2 B.C, by Sage Veda Vyasa. Followers of the Hindu religion hold the Bhagavad Gita in very high regard. The verses of Bhagavad Gita are actually…
dātavyam iti yad dānaṁ dīyate ‘nupakāriṇe deśhe kāle cha pātre cha tad dānaṁ sāttvikaṁ smṛitam Says Lord Krishna in the 20th shloka of the 17th adhyaya in the Bhagavad Gita. This Sanskrit verse translates as: Charity done for someone worthy because it is the right thing to do, without thinking about returns, at the right…
“Atha Yoga Anushasanam” Atha means now, and Anushasanam is the Sanskrit word for discipline. The first sutra in the book Yoga Sutras says that ‘Now is the discipline of Yoga.’ This sutra promotes that Yoga is not only for the wellness of one’s body and mind, but it is a way of living. Several ancient…
Yoga is one of the several great contributions India has made to the world. The fame that Yoga has enjoyed over the past few years is unparalleled. This beautiful art that originated in India is now learned and taught by people almost all over the globe. Is it as easy to learn in other parts…
Take a deep breath in. Now breathe out gently. Who knew that the simple act of breathing could be so relaxing, isn’t it? When breathing is performed in a controlled manner with complete focus only on the act, it is called Pranayam: A Breath of Fresh Air for Your Lungs. Breathing exercises or Pranayama as…
Yoga, the ancient Indian practice, is a well-known activity for improving your spiritual, physical, and mental health. It is several thousand years old and is the practice of harmonizing the mind with your body. Yoga involves the use of meditation, asanas or poses, and breathing exercises to harness your true inner power. It is the…
The whole world has now woken up to the benefits of yoga in all walks of life. India is home to yoga practices since times immemorial is pioneering in the field. At Santosh Yoga Institute, we uphold and teach the age old traditions of Yoga and its holistic techniques. We can bring out authentic, age-old…