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pranayama - brief introduction (1/2)

pranayama - brief introduction (1/2)

Pranayama basically translates to the control or regulation of Prana (breath). In ancient Indian scriptures, Prana is referred to as the life force; without Prana, there is no life. All our biological functions are directly or indirectly related to our breath. Pranayama is akin to a purification process both for

the significance of slowing down your breathing rate

the significance of slowing down your breathing rate

It is said that nature determines our lifespan on the basis of the number of breaths we take. If we look at different animals, we can conclude that the life span of each of the animals depends on their respective respiratory rate. In his book Autobiography of a Yogi, Paramahansa

meditation for beginners (2/2)

meditation for beginners (2/2)

* Let go of expectations: We are all conditioned these days to get instant benefits and rewards. But if we keep the same approach for meditation, we will be hugely disappointed. Not all meditation sessions will be the same, whether you are a beginner or someone who has been meditating for

meditation for beginners (1/2)

meditation for beginners (1/2)

If you are new to meditation, here are some useful tips that will help you get started in your meditation practice. * Start small: As you begin the practice of meditating, start with meditating for 1 to 2 minutes a day. Once you find that easy, try meditating for 5 minutes.

a to-do list for self-care

a to-do list for self-care

You are your home. And just like you need to maintain your living space, you also need to nourish your mind and your body. Here are some things you can do to take care of yourself: * Smile more. * Stay positive, no matter what. * Focus on your own lane. * Don’t

how to practice mantra meditation

how to practice mantra meditation

This practice is an ancient one originating in Hindu and Buddhist traditions. A mantra is a syllable, word, or phrase that is chanted repeatedly while meditating. There is a dual purpose of this practice: repetition of our chosen mantra, i.e. sound, words, or affirmations to raise our vibrations as

world mental health day: making emotional well-being a top priority

world mental health day: making emotional well-being a top priority

Today, October 10th, is celebrated as World Mental Health Day, an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. This day, each year, thousands of people come together to celebrate this annual awareness program to bring attention to mental illness and its major effects on

how to practice the noting technique

how to practice the noting technique

As we meditate, we may get so inundated with our thoughts or feelings that we may lose awareness of our breath or our object of attention. When we gain awareness again, we can simply note the nature of distraction, whether it was a thought or feeling, and again start focusing

the three gunas

the three gunas

According to the yogic philosophy, the entire creation is made up of five elements. And each of these five elements has three primary qualities (gunas). These are: * Sattva (clarity, harmony, righteous action), * Rajas (passion, activity, restlessness), and * Tamas (negativity, laziness, darkness). Everything in this creation, including us humans, is governed