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  1. Yoga and Ayurveda

    'Ayu' means 'Life', and 'Veda' means 'Knowledge'. Hence, knowledge of our life is called 'Ayurveda'. This science elaborates many lifestyle patterns. Ayurveda is conducive to the path of yoga. It helps us ...
  2. Yoga and Nature

    'Abiding in the nature of the seer is Yoga'- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar   Yoga takes you close to your true nature. Yoga with its techniques helps you to harmonize with nature. Peace is our very nature and yoga leads you to inner peace. To rem ...
  3. Yoga and Meditation

    Many wonder why it is necessary to meditate after practising Yoga asanas/ postures. One of the many benefits of practising yoga asanas/ postures is the fact that it allows us to slip into meditation effortlessly. Meditation being one of the main aspects o ...
  4. Yoga and Food

    When diet is wrong medicine is of no use. When diet is correct medicine is of no need. ~Ayurvedic Proverb ‘Isn’t it enough just to practice the Yoga asanas/ poses, do I have to regulate my food?’ wonder many. In itself, practicing Yoga asanas is one of th ...
  5. In which yoga posture should I sit for meditation?

    “If you want to stand on one leg and meditate, that is also fine," smiled Dinesh Ghodke, senior Art of Living teacher, when replying to this question. "You can meditate in any posture in which you feel comfortable and can hold steadily.” Surpris ...
  6. Why should you choose village yoga

    Yoga is said to be the union of the body, mind and the breath. Though there are a prescribed set of asanas that take you through that journey- the principles of yoga can be applied across any activity and any situation. “Yoga is not just exercise and asan ...
  7. Yoga for Health and Wellness

    Health is not a mere absence of disease. It is a dynamic expression of life – in terms of how joyful, loving and enthusiastic you are- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar One who is stable and established in the self is healthy. That is to say that identifying a ...
  8. Yoga for blood pressure

    With systematic practice of yoga, the body is less prone to diseases and effects of day-to-day stress. Overall the body feels healthier, more energetic. Everyone benefits from yoga- if they undergo proper training, and continue with the practice. Regular ...
  9. Yoga for Diabetes

    Everyone benefits from yoga- if they undergo proper training and continue with the practice. Regular practice of yoga benefits the body in the following ways: It improves digestion, circulation, and immunity Yoga enhances function of neurological and endo ...
  10. Sports Yoga

    Ever wondered, why children are less stressed than adults? They are always playing – jumping, bouncing, running and skipping. Whatever anger or irritation that mounts in the day simply evaporates in play. The Art of Living has developed a lively and young ...