A political scientist and a yoga instructor, I once found myself in a class with thirty-plus students discussing Prakriti (feminine energy) and Purusha (masculine energy) from a yoga perspective. Prakriti…
Sarnath is located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. This quiet town is minutes from the Hindu pilgrimage city of Kashi, and it is believed that Sarnath is where…
Children, just like adults do, often suffer from school-related stress, anxiety, sleep issues, and even depression. Scientific evidence suggests that children benefit from yoga practices. Yoga encompasses a variety of…
This Sanskrit mantra is often heard at the beginning and closure of yoga classes and practices. What exactly does it signify? "Asato Ma Sadgamaya" is a mantra with deep spiritual…
COVID-19 is not the only ongoing pandemic in 2020. A shadow pandemic of mental health illness is slowly emerging around the globe, exacerbated by the Coronavirus. The world is ill-prepared…
Philosophies and traditions that originate from the more incredible Indian subcontinent all have one thing in common – discussions related to realizing one’s true nature. Ancient literature and methods such…
Kashi is dear to many people, including myself. If there is one place of spiritual significance that one must visit in India, it would be Kashi. Kashi, located in the…
Ecology is a branch of natural sciences that deals with organisms and their relationship to each other as well as their surroundings. Yoga is a science and a practice that…
At times Yoga classes incorporate a body scan practice. The body scan is a mindfulness meditation practice that allows the practitioner to tune inside the body. Meaning, the practitioner deliberately…
Guru is a Sanskrit term that translates as the removal of darkness. Therefore, a Guru is an entity that helps shed light (figuratively) on doubts and guides the Sadhaka or…
Anjali Kanojia