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 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…
The Science And Religion Behind Walking “Walking is man’s best medicine” – Hippocrates. Walking is a primary way of locomotion for human beings. In the archaic era of the stone age, it was also the only means of traveling from one place to another. As the wheels of time turned, walking was no longer necessary,…
What Is Chanting? Chanting is the rhythmic recitation of a string of words that have spiritual or religious significance. It may involve the repetition of a specific phrase over and over again. People often recite chants as part of their daily prayer, during religious sermons, or while they meditate. Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism…
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…
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…