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Yoga and Vedic Astrology

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When we think of yoga we usually imagine body postures more or less with degrees from easy and enjoyable to what could like contortions doable inly by advanced practitioners. In the ancient culture of India that has its roots in the Vedas we can find other Yogas that are of the mind and spirit. These […]

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Vipassana – the noble vow of Silence

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Vipassana Meditation at Aranya Yoga in Dharamshala Can be conducted in the mornings for 60 minutes before the daily yoga sessions. It is one of the most ancient Art of Meditation. By sitting down in Silence and observing the breath and letting go of ones mind one can achieve perfect harmony. It aims at eradicating […]

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The Power of Mantras

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Mantras are ancient Sanskrit words and syllables originating in Vedic India. They are understood to be of divine origin brought to us by the sages and will foster your connection with divinity and spiritual energy. They can also be understood to be prayers. Chanting them will help to develop mental stability and reduce lifestyle tensions […]

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Yogic Food

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Ayurveda is the sister science of yoga. In Ayurveda, we find clearly laid out guidelines about 24 hrs lifestyle and food habits. There are approx. 50 unfavorable food combinations are leading to physical problems. Therefore, it is essential to follow these rules to keep a clean and fit body and mind. By adhering to the […]

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Bhakti Yoga: The Path of Devotion

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Bhakti Yoga is one of the four main yogic paths to enlightenment. Bhakti means “love” or “devotion,” and this path contains several practices to unite the Bhakta (Bhakti Yoga practitioner) with the Divine. Bhakti Yoga is considered the simplest yogic path to master and the most direct method to experience the unity of body, mind, […]

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Yoga For Anxiety And Stress Management

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In recent studies shown that yoga is an effective therapy for people experiencing anxiety disorders. This content gives you a short introduction to anxiety disorders, as well as the reason behind it, including yoga in the treatment.   Sometime, everyone experiences feelings of anxiety. From mild tensions to sheer panic, anxiety is a natural response […]

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Benefits of Meditation for the Mind and Body

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Our minds and our bodies are connected. If we’re unhappy for a long time, our bodies become weaker and more susceptible to sickness. Similarly, when we’re physically run down, it badly affects our minds. If you have a healthy, peaceful mind, your perception of the world reflects that. You make well-informed decisions and can appreciate […]

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Hatha Yoga Kriyas – Tratak

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“Hatha Yoga is the path of practice and purification of internal, as well as external. It is an additional path to the four traditional paths (Gyan, Bhakti, Karma, and Raj Yoga). Regular practice of these exercises needs discipline and willpower, and that is why this path is called Hatha Yoga. HA-THA, also means sun and […]

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Yoga Nidra: Dynamic Sleep for Deep Meditation

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There is a lot of talk about meditation, the different techniques of meditation, and its benefits in the wellness and spiritual sectors of the media. However, we should understand that simply doing a meditation exercise and actually being in a state of meditation are two different things.   Anyone who has ever tried meditation will […]

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The Incredible Healing Effects of Tibetan Singing Bowls

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It might come as a shock, but there are real reasons Singing Bowls have been used for centuries.   Turns out they’re not just for fun! Their whole purpose is to restore vibratory frequencies of the body, mind, and soul that are out-of-harmony and diseased. The sounds they emit work as a type of energy […]

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How to Recharge Your Mind and Body with Therapeutic Yoga

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Yoga is one of the most preferred and used forms of complementary medicine.   A survey conducted by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine (NCCIM) found that yoga is one of the most preferred and used forms of complementary medicine.   According to NCCIM, people who are suffering from back pain and depression […]

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Benefits of Pranayama – The Yoga of Breath

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In Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, we learn the fourth limb of Raja Yoga is pranayama. Pranayama yoga is one of the five yoga principles that focus on breathing properly. Breathing is an important factor in yoga. Yet, pranayama is the systematic cultivation of prana (vital energy of life or breath). When someone practices pranayama, the ratio […]

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How Meditation and Yoga Can Help You to Get A Good Night’s Sleep

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The fast rate of modern life leaves many of us to regularly deal with anxiety and stress—two huge contributing factors for all types of emotional and physical health issues as well as the inability to get a good sleep. Sleeping illness, i.e. Insomnia can be very difficult to treat, and those who suffer with it […]

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What does Mandala in the geometry stand for?

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The Mandala, a Sanskrit word, is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism which represents the universe. The Mandala means a sacred circle. The circle depicts the womb of creation while the mandals are simple geometric shapes which are made from uniform divisions of the circle. The Mandals have been used since long […]

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How does Yoga strengthen muscles and stabilize us from within?

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Sports training often does not contribute to the strengthening of the body, but on the contrary, too often they contribute to weakening and injury. So how do you improve your physical abilities and prevent injuries? Many people still tend to choose their sport according to what they think will most strengthen them and make them […]

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Why should every athlete also engage in yoga?

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The Western world has long understood that there is a direct connection between personal awareness, happiness and physical health of the body. This understanding leads to the fact that people around the world have been exercising for many years, but at the same time they feel that something is missing in order to achieve peace […]

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The Kleshas-The 5 Hindrances on the path of Yoga

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Klesha is the Sanskrit word for mental afflictions, corruptions or poisons. These 5 afflictions are: -Ignorance [avidya] -Egoism [asmita] -Attachment [raga] -Aversion [dvesa] -Fear of death [abhinivesha] Avidya is spiritual ignorance, misunderstanding and incorrect knowledge.It can be defined as the misconception of taking the non-eternal as eternal,the impure for the pure, evil as good, the […]

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Spiritual essence of Yoga

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Yoga is a diversified field wherein one can explore much more than just the physical well being. Though we all have heard of the benefits that yoga brings to our mental health the spiritual aspect of the Yoga is still unexplored. Individuals who make Yoga a part of their lives are simply seeking physical benefits […]

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