Uddiyana Bandha Definition Uddiyana Bandha is roughly translated in English as (Upward) Abdominal lift or lock. Uddiyana Bandha in Sanskrit also has the same meaning that is Moola is “Root” whereas mudra is a “seal”. The true purpose of applying this bandha is to trigger the kundalini energy from the bottom of the spine. The main physical effect of this bandha is that it stabilizes your physical body. At the energy level, it would help you stabilize the energy throughout the system. In depth information on Kriya Practitioner Level This is an advanced level bandha which can be performe ..read more

Mula Bandha Definition Mula Bandha is roughly translated in English as Root Lock. Mula Bandha in Sanskrit also has the same meaning that is Moola is “Root” whereas mudra is a “seal”. The true purpose of applying this bandha is to trigger the kundalini energy from the bottom of the spine. The main physical effect of this bandha is that it stabilizes your physical body. At the energy level, it would help you stabilize the energy throughout the system. In depth information on Kriya Practitioner Level This is a basic level bandha which can be performed by anyone. You can use the yogasana ..read more

Kapalabhati Definition Kapalabhati is roughly translated in Skull Shinning Kriya. Kapalabhati in Sanskrit is a combination of two words, Kapala which is referred to as “Skull” whereas Bhati is a “Light”. The true purpose of performing this kriya is to detoxify the whole energy system. At the physical level, it has a lot of benefits which we are going to discuss soon. But, with respect to the energy level, it has a tremendous effect. In depth information on Kriya Practitioner Level All the kriyas are at the advanced level, the reason why we say it is advanced is that it mostly concern ..read more

What is Neti? Neti is an important Hatha Yoga Kriya, which is one of the shatkarma kriyas. Neti is used to clean the air passageways in the head. Two different versions of Neti are Jala Neti and Sutra Neti which we have discussed below. In depth information on Kriya Practitioner Level All the kriyas are at the advanced level, the reason why we say it is advanced is that it mostly concerned with the energy level rather than at the physical level. When the changes happen at the energy system, naturally improvements get reflected at the physical level too. This is an advanced level kriy ..read more

About Paul Brunton Date of Birth: 21 October 1898 . Place of Birth – London. Parents – Anusuya and Sage Atri (According to Puranas). State of Living? (Samadhi or Alive) – Samadhi on 27 July 1981. Paul Brunton message to the world: His teachings were combined with love and knowledge. He always experienced the fact that genuine philosophy shows a man how to live. Path of Enlightenment Self-enquiry, the Jnana Yoga (Path of Knowledge) coupled with Bhakti Yoga (Path of Devotion). How did Paul Brunton experience Enlightenment? Like his guru Shri Ramana Maharshi, he followed the path of kno ..read more

Paschimottanasana Definition Paschimottanasana is a type of forward bending posture. Paschimottanasana falls under a sitting posture of asanas. Sanskrit meaning of Paschimottanasana is an intense backstretch. Paschima means West (Back in this case), Uttana means elongating or intense stretch. So you will bend forward to touch your head to the knees of both the legs. Practioner Level This is a basic level yogasana which can be performed by anyone who has just started off with yogasana. It would take time to stretch your body to a stage where your head touches the knees of your legs. So be ..read more

About Samarth Ramdas Date of Birth: April 1608 (Ramanavami). Place of Birth – Jalna, Maharashtra, India. State of Living? (Samadhi or Alive) – 2 February 1681 Message to the world from the guru: Samarth Ramdas motivated the people to believe in themselves. He suggested aiming for self-realization (or Freedom) through self-actualization. His teachings included the combination of devotion and meditation with the worldly powers for individual transformation. Samarth Ramdas stressed more on the equality of all human beings. He encouraged women to take up key roles and triggered the confide ..read more

SUN YOGA Let us understand Sunyoga in it’s literal meaning. Sun as we know is a planet which sustains the whole creations on this planet earth. Yoga is a word coined by Rishis in Vedas which is taken from the root word Yuj, Yuj means to connect. Yoga is way to connect our Individual consciousness which we generally referred to as Inner SELF to the supreme consciousness or generally referred to as GOD. Sun Yoga is a way to merge our individua ..read more

About Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Date of Birth – 12 January 1918. Place of Birth – Bellur, India. State of Living? (Samadhi or Alive) – Samadhi on 5 February 2008. Message to the world from the guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi used to teach his disciples to be happy always without being affected by the external circumstances. Being happy ..read more

What is Agnihotra? Agnihotra is the ancient Indian way of purifying the environment by offering Indian breed Cow Ghee, Rice and other ingredients depending on the objective for performing ritual. During Agnihotra, certain deities will be invoked and the offerings will be given to them by reciting the Mantras specified for the deity. How Agnihotra saved a Family during Bhopal Gas Tragedy: The tragic incident occurred on the night ..read more