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Aromatherapy is among the best-known therapies known to mankind. Various oils are used for soothing physical ailments. Among these oils, lavender oil has some of the most incredible properties and is an essential component of aromatherapy. Its floral and fresh aroma has the essential power to easily calm and soothe restless minds and help one in getting […]
Udgeeth Pranayama is the simplest form of pranayama and very helpful in improving concentration. It is also known as Omkari Japa means chanting of Om. In this one has to inhale and exhale slowly while chanting Om. While chanting Om, the O should be 3 times longer than them. This can be practiced 5 to […]
Everyone is aware of the benefits of apple fruit because the secret of health is hidden in it. It has bumper yields in the hilly areas of the country. A large part of the economy of hill states like Himachal Pradesh, Jammu-Kashmir, and Uttarakhand is also dependent on apples. But today the specialty of the […]
According to Vedic Indian astrology, superstition using twitching of the eyes is not just in India. In other parts of the world, it is treated as a somewhat different sign. However, blink happens on its own most of the time and doesn’t last long. In Samudrikshastra, auspicious and inauspicious results are assessed on the basis […]
Surya Namaskar is the best among Yogasanas. This practice alone is able to benefit the practitioner from the complete yoga exercise. The practitioner’s body becomes healthy by its practice. There are 12 states of Surya Namaskar. There is Surya Namaskar Mantra for every posture, and the practitioner gets more benefit from these mantra’s mental and […]
The Pancha Klesha or 5 kleshas are described in a book called Virachit-Yogasutras by Maharishi Patanjali. According to Sutra 3 of its second lesson, which is also called “Sadhana Paad” avidyasmitaragadveshabhiniveshah kleshaah //2.3// Ignorance, egoism, attachment, aversion, and clinging to life – are the five Kleshas. What is Kleshas? Klesha is a term from Indian […]
Kumbhaka Pranayama – the control of prana through retention of the breath. The perfection of Pranayama is from ‘Kumbhaka’. In Patanjali’s Yogasutra, Kumbhak has been described as Pranayama (Yogasutra 2.49). The real benefits of Pranayama come from Kumbhak only. The importance of Kumbhak has also been told in Patanjali’s ‘Yogasutra’. While defining Pranayama, Maharishi Patanjali […]
In Hathapradipika, Sadhaka & Badhaka Tattva in yoga practice have been described. Out of which, the Sadhak (seeker) should follow the Sadhak-Tattva by renouncing the Badhaka Tattva or obstructing elements. Sadhak tattva is basically a way of life on the yoga path, which tells you how to become successful (sadhak) in the yoga path. According […]
In Hatha Yogapradipika, the elements that Success and Obstacles in yoga practice have been described. Out of which, the Sadhaka or practitioner should follow the yogi’s elements by renouncing the yoga-obstructing elements. During yoga practice, there are some such demerits or bad habits which prevent the Sadhaka from moving forward in the path of yoga. […]
