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Meeting Dalai Lama, Part 1 (practical stuff)

Meeting Dalai Lama, Part 1 (practical stuff)

Probably McLeod Ganj is my favorite place on the Earth. This peaceful village in the Himalayas gave the shelter to big part of Tibetan community in India and is blessed with the presence of His Holiness Dalai Lama. I am not Buddhist, but it is […]

Where do you hide your pain?

Where do you hide your pain?

I remember the very interesting conversation with my friend who told me that whenever he feels stressed, he tends to have the pain in the stomach. He has noticed that his muscles in this area usually become tensed and it feels like someone has punched […]

Yoga for gym addicts

Yoga for gym addicts

I have friends who go to the gym. I have friends who live in the gym. And those who hate it (but this article is not for them). And first two groups usually make faces when I tell them that yoga could make their workouts […]

When and how to eat in Yoga way

When and how to eat in Yoga way

Yoga says that it’s not only important what to eat, you need to consider the time of eating and the right attitude. So, what is the right timing for having the meal? Should we watch the clock or just eat whenever we’re hungry? Well, if […]

6 Asanas to cure the lower back pain

Long working hours in front of the computer do no good to your lower back. It’s a different story if you have been diagnosed with any spine condition or have an acute pain – please consult your physician in this case. If you’re sure that […]

What is “good food” in Yoga?

What is “good food” in Yoga?

Corresponding to Yoga there are three categories of food – right, sometimes-right and totally wrong 🙂 Well, actually this classification is based on Gunas – three states of matter which can be found everywhere – in Mother Nature, our minds and even in food. The […]

Bhavas or 4 attitude of Yogi

Bhavas or 4 attitude of Yogi

What makes yoga different from another physical activities – workout in gym, pilates, stretching, ballet? Perhaps, centuries of philosophy behind it and that unbelievable feeling of peace and unity which (I truly hope) you get after every class. In Yoga asanas are considered to be […]

Forward bending asanas

Forward bending asanas

When you say that someone you most probably mean their ability to do the forward bending positions. They have many benefits and you cannot omit them in practice! Besides developing general flexibility, forward bending postures are great for: strengthening your back and (sometimes) core muscles […]