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  1. Yoga and the Mind

    All is well, when the mind feels well. Hence in yoga, great importance is given to the wellness of the mind. Regular practice of yoga, benefits the mind in the following ways: Yoga increases peace of mind Yoga improves alertness and clarity Yoga increases ...
  2. Yoga for Seekers

    Padmasadhana A yoga seeker (sadhak) needs the right direction to progress on the path. One such invaluable tool to deepen a yoga seeker’s practice is Padmasadhana. Padmasadhana is a beautiful package of Yoga asanas, pranayamas, and meditation, that enable ...
  3. Q and A With Gurudev

      Q: How do I silence my mind? Gurudev: The Will to silence itself pays in many ways, meditation and Sudarshan Kriya help too! Q: What is spirituality and how can you incorporate spirituality in daily life? Gurudev: Spirit is Joy. Spirit is Love. Spirit i ...
  4. Benefits of Sun Salutation

    How do you start your day? Often, the tendency is to grab your phone and check the weather, news, and texts before rolling out of bed to grab a cup of coffee (or your caffeine or choice). Tomorrow morning, instead of starting your day with a screen, roll ...
  5. Yoga Before Meals

    All these Asanas can be done before meals Marjrasan Shishuasan (Child posture) Konasan Katichakrasan Utkatasan Chakkichalana (Grindingasan) Paschimotanasan Ardh Salbhasan Purn Salbhasan Bhujangasan Viprit Salbhsan Dhanurasan Naukasan Uttanpadasana Setuban ...
  6. Peace of Mind: Household Chores with Mindfulness

    By Elizabeth Herman | Posted: April 18, 2018 When could you be more mindful? Only at yoga class or in the bathtub? What about all the times when you feel busy but could still incorporate mindfulness practice into normal activity? On the topic of practicin ...
  7. 30 min of Yoga a Day Keeps Exam Tension Away

    By Hetal Mehta Preparing for exams? Include a few minutes of yoga posture practice and breathing techniques (pranayama) in the daily schedule and reap benefits of a calm and focused mind on the D-Day. A bright young girl, with sparkling eyes full of enthu ...
  8. Sri Lanka's first Yoga Festival by The Art of Living

    The second half of 2012 is to see the spectacular launch of Sri Lanka's first ever international Yoga Festival organized by the Art of Living Foundation in Sri Lanka. Scheduled to be held from July to December 2012, the theme of the Yoga Festival “Yo ...
  9. Sri Sri Yoga for Sri Lanka's Schools

    In a historic initiative in Sri Lanka, The Art of Living's Colombo city chapter has launched its Health and Wellness charity initiative for school students in the Northern Province. This would be the very first such specific initiative for students i ...
  10. 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 ...
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