Timeless Classics
I spent more than an hour this morning, cleaning and organizing a multi-utility wardrobe. This is a long-pending task that I have been procrastinating on for months. After a light breakfast, I got...
View ArticleBinding nature of desires
Do desires inherently result in sorrow? In a discourse, I learned about the qualities of desire and there was one particular thought that gave so much clarity.Desires are considered good if they meet...
View ArticleThe Karma transition for the worse
Why do projects/ideas that begin with good intentions, service, and a contribution mindset turn into profit-focused businesses with selfish motives? What is the tipping point that triggers this...
View ArticleHealth is Wealth
The last 10 days have been an enriching learning experience as I completed the credits required for Yoga therapy field training at Arogyadhama, SVYASA. There were certain patterns that I...
View Article2024 - Review
As 2024 draws to a close, it is time to reflect, introspect, and pay gratitude to key moments of this year. This has been my regular year-end activity since 2005, as I love to document the highlights...
View ArticleSleeping on time - an act of rebellion
In a recent podcast, I heard this statement from a neurologist - "Today, sleeping on time is an act of rebellion. The whole society is designed to keep you up late in the night - the entertainment...
View ArticleBalance in our daily choices
In Yoga asana practice, we generally do complementary poses together. For example, Ushtrasana (back bend) + Shashankasana (forward bend), Hasta Uttanasana (back bend) + Padahastasana (forward bend)....
View ArticleHuman Evolution and its Foundations
Human evolution is a transition in our mental refinement. Our scriptures talk about this transition in two stages:Prakrta Purusha - unrefined personSamskrta Purusha - refined personPrakrta purusha is...
View ArticleExam experiences
It's the exam season for children across various schools in India. I just wrapped up my 2nd sem exams (MSc Yoga Therapy) last week.At SVYASA (my Yoga University), we are asked to enter the exam hall...
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Book Review: Kindle Life by Swami Chinmayananda
I have recently started reading Swami Chinmayananda's books on various topics related to Vedanta. Chinmaya Mission prescribes a scheme of study to understand and assimilate the teachings of Vedanta....
View ArticleLuxury once sampled becomes a necessity
Though I have a traditional hand mortar-and-pestle (ammikal in Tamil), I hardly make use of it. For the morning rush hours of cooking, I automatically turn to my trusted mixer-grinder for making any...
View ArticleConsistency in Yoga asana practice
As a practitioner and a Yoga teacher, I believe that there are three factors that are important to stay consistent at Yoga asana practice:1. Be comfortable with repetitive movementsOur minds seek...
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