A CHANCE OF A NEW BEGINNING

It is that time of the year again where the very air is filled with celebration, good food, gatherings, and the inevitable resolutions. Every new year brings with it millions of promises by as many people to themselves and to others; millions of guarantees of positive change, action, discipline, success, and more. Every year, thisContinue reading “A CHANCE OF A NEW BEGINNING”

WHAT IS POSITIVITY?

Positivity – a word we hear often these days, probably more often than we would like to at times. For the longest time, when I heard someone telling me to be positive, I imagined it to mean that I should always be happy, have a smile on my face, never feel sad or blue orContinue reading “WHAT IS POSITIVITY?”

CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – UPÉKSHA

Today, we’re discussing the last of the four Parikarma. If you have missed out on the earlier Parikarma articles, do go give them a read through this brief introduction to Parikarma which has links to each of the other articles. If you have never heard the word and have no idea about it, the earlierContinue reading “CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – UPÉKSHA”

DO I HAVE A YOGA BODY?

This is a very common question I have heard. Some have asked me this question in some variation and many ask this question on social media posts every single day. So, what is the answer? Do you and I have the body for Yoga? Do we have the correct body proportions, the correct shape andContinue reading “DO I HAVE A YOGA BODY?”

CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – MAITRI

Today, we start looking at the first o the four fascinating concepts that are together called Parikarma. We will also discuss four other terms that are closely associated with Parikarma. In case you are wondering what that word means, go read my introductory article about Parikarma and the concepts we will be discussing as partContinue reading “CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – MAITRI”

CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – APARIGRAHA

We have been discussing a few simple concepts given in Yogic scripture that can be easily applied to everyday life and that can change the way we live our lives. This is the last of the first set of concepts we will be discussing. If you have missed out on reading the earlier ones, youContinue reading “CONCEPTS FOR DAILY LIFE – APARIGRAHA”