Cosmic Energy
Our Universe has an abundance of energy which is scattered everywhere. When the universe came into existence the massive energy that was the same converted itself into many types of energy like cosmic energy, life energy, spiritual energy and mental energy. The law of conservation of energy states that the energy in the universe cannot […]
A gift from the Sea: Conch Shell
Conches are a species of extremely large mollusc which belong to the Strombidae family. They’re considered ‘shy’ creatures since they usually come out during the night to feed and spend the day buried deep in the sand. Some conch shells also produce pearls, but these are extremely rare and very expensive. The surface of a […]
Yoga For Pregnant Women
During your pregnancy, it’s important to stay active while also prioritising rest. Prenatal yoga offers you the opportunity to get in touch with your body as you build strength, improve flexibility and develop balance.Prenatal yoga poses are also inclusive of gentle breathing exercises that help in calming the body and rejuvenating the mind. These exercises […]
Yoga: A Way of Life
अथ योगानुशासनम् ।।( योगसूत्र 1/1) In the first sutra of Patanjali Yoga Sutra, Maharishi Patanjali tells us “Now the Discipline of Yoga”. This succinct phrase encapsulates the philosophy of yoga and the yogic way of life. It is a common misnomer that yoga is only limited to physical exercises called asanas but that is not […]
The Miracle of Mindfulness
We are all inspired by tranquil images of individuals meditating peacefully. We sit in Padmasana [the lotus pose] with a calm expression on our face hoping to radiate bliss and serenity but then we remember to add something to our to-do list or we are disturbed by thoughts of an argument that occurred recently. Maybe […]
Suma Patra July 2024
Shakti: The Divine Feminine
Shakti, in Sanskrit, means the ‘capacity to do’. She is the material cause of creation and its source. Life emanates from her and she exists in every being. It is not about being male or female but about living with self belief. Every time one says, “What shall I do ?” It is an invocation […]
Purush And Prakriti
‘In the beginning, there was the self alone. He transformed himself into man and woman. Later, he transformed himself into other creatures: bipeds and quadrupeds. In this way, he created everything that exists on earth, in water and sky. He realised: “I indeed am creation for I have produced all this.” Thus arose creation.’ (Brihadaranyaka […]
Durvasa Asana
Durvasa asana is started in a seated posture, then one leg is brought into the Ekapada Shrisha-asana {leg behind the head pose} and the heel of the other foot is brought close to the hips. Then, with great care, the standing leg begins to straighten while the torso is kept parallel to the floor. The […]
Basant Panchami
In Hindu mythology Basant Panchami is associated with the love story of Kamadeva, the god of love, and his wife, Rati. It is said that in an urge to help Parvati, Kamadev tried to shoot Lord Shiva with his arrow made of flowers and tipped with honey, hoping to ignite the flames of desire in […]