It is not generally known that tartar and decomposing material tend to collect on the root of the tongue and are often more responsible for foul breath than stomach conditions. Most persons do not know that the base of the tongue is often the place...
Pranayama is the controlling of Prana or the “life essence of the universe”. A great deal of misunderstanding, however, seems to exist in relation to the various practices of this science. Some call it the Science of breath, while some call it the control of psychic...
We are often conscious of a certain habit pattern that has become a part of our life. We may, for example, be vaguely conscious of our habit of hurrying away with things, or our habit of procrastination, etc. We realize the consequences of some of...
Very many saffron robed Sanyasis (a Hindu ascetic) in India don their clothes with motives – unconnected with spiritual interests. Sometimes it is the gain of material objects, at other times success in an undertaking – mostly a selfish utilitarian goal. Whereas religion and spirituality command...
How does one select the right type of Asanas? The Yogi borrowed heavily from Nature because of his proximity to forests, mountains and caves. However he was judicious in his selection. He preferred to learn from the relaxed crocodile rather than from the rabbit or the...
The ultimate purpose of pedagogy, the science of teaching, is the attainment of human maturity. It is this that distinguishes this art from other disciplines, distinctly defining it in its own essence. Maturity is obtained by different traditions of education all over the world. Nowhere...
Dear friends, Namaste! Almost all my life I have eaten pure Ayurvedic food. Being an Indian, born in a traditional family and also being a Yoga Teacher the Ayurvedic food suits my mind, body and my lifestyle. It was a fortune that I have learnt so much with...
Dear Yoga Enthusiasts, If you are interested in studying Classical Yoga, but are still not sure if you can handle a trip to India, this is a perfect opportunity for you. Wise Living Yoga Academy is a centre of Classical Yoga located in the outskirts of Chiang...
Grapes Are Sour? "The fox who longed for grapes, beholds with pain The tempting clusters were too high to gain; Grieved in his heart he forced a careless smile, And cried ,‘They’re sharp and hardly worth my while" The Fox and the Grapes (example of not true detachment) "This Fox has...
“Practice makes a man perfect” - This is true of Yoga studies as well. In fact, the role of perseverance is pivotal here. Because after stalling the flow of one's biological and psychological energy, from getting dissipated in mundane objectives, one has to direct it to...