For the last 35 years, the Art of Living has taught over 30 million people how to use breathing exercises to quiet the mind, reduce stress and make meditation easier—and Alternate Nostril Breathing is one of our favorites. In Sanskrit, Alternate Nostril Breathing is called Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, which translates to “subtle energy clearing breathing …
A Heartfelt Letter from a Yoga Mat to a Yogi My dear yogi-being, Namaste! You and I have been close companions on this beautiful journey of yoga. Today, I am going to take this opportunity to tell you what I’ve been wanting to say for a long time: 1. It’s okay It’s ok if you …
3 Things Your Yoga Mat Would Tell You If It Could Speak Read More »
Regular contemporary life is quite hectic, and the mind, body, and spirit go through various spins just trying to keep up. While we’re running amuck, tending to chores, and fulfilling our duties, we have a tendency to fall out of sync with ourselves, which eventually results in a deterioration of our health and well-being. The …
Too Busy to Breathe? Five Easy Tips to Incorporate Yoga into a Busy Day Read More »
Start your Thanksgiving day with eight yoga poses that inspire gratitude. For the best results, hold each pose for five to ten breaths. 1. Mountain Pose with Raised Hands (Urdva Hasta Tadasana) This welcoming, powerful pose kindles gratitude as you open your heart and stand grounded in receptivity. Feel hopeful and grateful for all your …
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Roople Unia is a practicing neurologist, fellowship trained in movement disorders and cerebral vascular disorders, and Sri Sri Yoga teacher. Why? Following her Sri Sri Yoga Teacher Training, we had the opportunity to ask this very question. Roople is passionate about practicing medicine but realized to support her patients further, in areas beyond the realms …
I’m a Neurologist. Here’s why I trained as a yoga teacher. Read More »
With week one and week two under our belt, we moved into our final week of the Sri Sri Teacher Training Course in the mountains of Boone, North Carolina. During week three, our schedule remained the same, and our growth continued. Tapping into the joys of childhood At the beginning of the third week, everyone in …
Becoming a Yoga Instructor: The Sri Sri Yoga Teacher Training Course Read More »
While taking a three-week course in the mountains of Boone, I spent the first week battling doubt in my abilities. The second week brought many other hurdles. My mind was willing, but could my 50-something-year-old body handle the course? Luckily, sensing the exhaustion of the class, Krishan Verma, the Yogi Master, adjusted the …
Can my body survive?: The Sri Sri Yoga Teacher Training Course Read More »
Last summer, a friend of mine, Sejal, suggested I take a three-week course in the mountains of Boone, North Carolina to become a yoga instructor. At first, of course, I said no. I’m in my 50’s and not very bendy. Except for taking Sejal’s yoga class at the Art of Living Retreat Center, the …
An Unlikely Candidate: The Sri Sri Yoga Teacher Training Course Read More »
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