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The sun was rising that cold November morning, as I peeped out from behind the curtains, my eyes still heavy. I noticed a frost kissed garden. Outside, the trees were still bare . As I looke… Read More
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Total Yoga in Bangalore India -We focus first on Fitness (Asana Yoga) and De-stressing (Pranayam Yoga), Power Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga Dubai, Delhi, Pune
2021-11-09 05:53
We all know that the gut is also known as the second brain of the body
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate sleep and appetite, mediate moods, and inhibit pain. Since about 95… Read More
2021-10-04 05:41
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras use the systematic approach of Ashtanga yoga (eight fold path) to reach Samadhi. The practice of Pranayama comes after Asana practice. As, it is the systematic… Read More
2021-09-09 06:07
The last two years have brought a lot of changes in our lives. And with change, comes some resistance; it is essential for our wellbeing to take a few minutes each day to cultivate ment… Read More
2021-08-30 04:59
We all suffer from pain at some point of time. It might be from stiff muscles, soreness or an injury. Myofascial release can be an effective option to relieve the pain and get back… Read More
2021-08-07 05:36
In the last few years, fitness has become a part of all our lives. We have people running or doing a variety of exercise regimes through the week. Something, that needs to be addressed today… Read More
2021-07-12 04:49
At some point or another, we all have faced bloating. Some more severe than others. Bloating is not the same as water retention. But the two terms are often used interchangeably. Put si… Read More
2021-06-28 06:23
What is Lymphatic Circulation and Drainage?
The lymphatic system helps to expel waste and toxins from your body, mainly through sweat, bowel movements, saliva, and urine. Lymphatic fluid is… Read More
2021-06-07 07:36
If there is one diet truth we can all agree on, it’s that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition. We’re all individuals with different needs and that goes for h… Read More
2021-05-15 06:15
It’s been a challenging year for everyone. Including our young adults and children. We all have been staying indoors; which limits physical activity. And sadly, its not viable playing… Read More
2021-05-04 11:54
Are you a caffeine junkie?
Are you a coffee junkie, chai lover or exclusively herbal tea drinker? There are 40mg of caffeine in your average 100g of black filter coffee compared to 20mg in t… Read More
2021-04-17 03:51
Navratri is celebrated twice a year. However, not many would know that it is occurs in different seasons, five times a year. They are:-
Navratri
Ashadha Navratri
Sharada… Read More
2021-04-05 04:01
We all have a haphazard schedule through the day. We eat after midnight, sleep through the day, brainstorm when there is a problem at hand. Though, did you know, Ayurveda prescribes opt… Read More
2021-03-30 04:21
Breathing is the only function in our bodies, that we do both consciously and unconsciously.
How you breathe affects the way you think and feel
As per Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Pranayam… Read More
2021-03-22 06:18
Yoga Stories: How Spiritual gurus became Deities
Khalil Gibran has written a small parable. In a city, in a big city, there was a dog who was a preacher and a missionary. He preac… Read More
2021-03-15 06:25
Patanjali has given us an eight step ladder to know our true self. We all have heard or practiced: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Dharana, Dhyaan and Samadhi. Though, Pratyahara is the thre… Read More
2021-03-09 05:55
We all know about male yogis from Swami Vivekananda, Ramana Maharishi to BKS Iyengar, K. Pattabhi Jois.
As, Women’s Day was just celebrated , let’s celebrate some women yogis, wh… Read More
2021-02-22 05:49
In the last chapter of Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna feels dejected that he cannot follow any of the yoga paths. That is, Bhakti yoga, Karma yoga, Jnana yoga or Raja yoga. That is, Krishna tells Arj… Read More
2021-02-15 07:31
Becoming a mother is one of the most joyous events a woman can experience. Though, its normal for a new mom to feel intense anxiety, fear, frustration or sadness.
New moms should take their… Read More
2021-02-12 02:32
So you completed your 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training course a while back and have taught few classes. The 200 hour YTT course introduced you to Yoga in a way that was an eye-opener. That per… Read More
2021-02-08 06:47
So you’ve been practicing yoga for a while and would like to pursue Yoga teacher training; to deepen your knowledge of yoga, as well as perhaps Teach either your friends or even profes… Read More
2021-01-27 05:40
The global pandemic gave a lot of people the opportunity to pursue their interest or passion like Yoga Teacher Training. As education and learning shifted to online methodologies.
The… Read More
2021-01-20 07:16
We all want to learn to meditate for a longer duration. Though, what is better; two minutes of concentrated focus or two hours of diluted focus? Some say, sitting long hours will help you re… Read More
2021-01-12 07:03
Before Asana practice, comes the Yamas and Niyamas. While the Yamas bring us closer to truth by teaching us through our relationships with others. The Niyamas remind us that, the path t… Read More
2021-01-04 06:35
Ahimsa or Non-violence is often interpreted in a very narrow sense. For the longest time, I thought it meant not harming others in any way. But, Ahimsa means non-violence in our thoughts, wo… Read More
2020-12-30 06:40
Introduction to Pancha Mahabhutas (Elements)
According to Ayurveda everything in the universe is made up of these five great elements: Pancha Mahabhutas; earth, water, fire, air and spa… Read More
2020-12-14 04:18
Yoga is known to improve flexibility, strength; while helping one de-stress and calm. But, what we tend to forget is the, importance of spine in Yoga practice. Remember, that our ultimate ai… Read More
2020-12-08 05:06
The word Bahya means “outside” and kumbhaka means “breath retention.” Bahya Kumbhaka is when the breath is held for several seconds after the exh… Read More
2020-11-30 04:51
Yoga teacher training equips one with a LOT of knowledge and basic yoga skills. But there is a lot that cannot be learned in 300 or 500 hours. It needs experience, guidance and constant lear… Read More
2020-11-23 07:53
So many of us chant Aum without really understanding the significance of it. Lets take five minutes to understand the philosophy behind Aum.
Aum is meant to be chanted with its meaning in mi… Read More
2020-11-16 03:36
We have considered nine obstacles in the path of Yoga. To get rid of them, just go on doing one thing. That is, “Fix your mind on one single thing.”
“Tatpratishedh-art… Read More
2020-11-09 05:45
The last few days, I have spent enough time with various doctors and dieticians; trying to figure if my immune system is weak? What foods can I eat to strengthen it, etc. In Covid time… Read More
2020-11-02 05:54
Vipassana Meditation changed my life
Going to Vipassana meditation center early this year; was one of the best decisions and life changing experience for me.
Vipassana is known to be the old… Read More
2020-10-26 06:34
Every journey has ups and down; but what matters is perseverance. Similarly, Yoga is a mind-body-soul journey so that obstacles that may come here are nine-fold. Occasionally thes… Read More
2020-10-20 06:12
“According to the latest data, every 15 seconds a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer.”
How often do you think about the health of your breasts? I don’t mean wonde… Read More
2020-10-12 04:27
Pickles and kimchi might not be the first examples, that jump to mind when you think of health foods. But a growing body of research shows that a diet that includes a regular intake of ferme… Read More
2020-10-05 03:28
Whenever people talk about Ayurveda, it’s usually about foods, dosha or herbs. Though, this is just one component of Ayurveda.
Ayurveda consists of “Ayu” meaning &ldqu&hell…Read More
2020-10-02 03:14
2020 has been a challenging year to say the least. Mid-March the whole planet went spiraling out of control as Covid-19 started spreading like fire; and most countries started implementing l… Read More
2020-09-29 05:54
My teacher reiterates, “Yoga can be learnt in a day. But, it takes a lifetime to perfect it.” BKS Iyengar after decades of practice, said that, he still has a lot to learn. … Read More
2020-09-21 05:44
An injured or ill person turns to Alternate medicine, when nothing else us working. And, that’s what I did and tried “Cupping Therapy”.
Did you know celebrities like Gwynet… Read More
2020-09-14 04:25
Pranayam is often interpreted as “control of breath.” Which is very limited. Pranayam is “the expansion of breath and prana.”
Pranayam is both outwardly quiet an… Read More
2020-09-07 04:25
The lymphatic system
The lymphatic system plays an important role in both removing wastes and toxins from the body. While maintaining its immunity against pathogens. It does this by cir… Read More
2020-08-31 01:16
Meditation has been advocated for in alternative medicine for many years. Besides, there are several studies demonstrating that it can cause positive physical and psychological changes.
Medi… Read More
2020-08-24 07:23
If you have just started practicing yoga or yoga has become a part of you. Ask these questions to know what you really want from your yoga practice and how your yoga teacher can help you. On… Read More
2020-08-17 04:38
I try to keep my yoga practice, as safe as I can. But, there are times, I get injured. And, this reminds me, I have to honest with myself and and respect my body’s limitations.
Ho… Read More
2020-08-10 04:20
In the last week, I came across the word “Somatic movements,” a couple of times. And that’s when, I read more about it and its’ an interesting and a familiar concept… Read More
2020-08-03 07:13
Every organism has (from algae to zebras) Circadian Rhythm. Nearly everything about how our body works is tied to biological clocks. Our clocks influence alertness, hunger, m… Read More
2020-07-28 07:15
One fine morning, I saw a post about Oil pulling and its’ benefits. Curiosity got me to research about it and speak to people who have tried it or practice it regularly. (For me, I nee… Read More
2020-07-21 04:41
Today, more and more people are looking to find peace of mind. The purpose of meditation can be to find- peace, happiness, solutions or overall well-being.
But, what is meditation?&nbs&hell…Read More
2020-07-13 06:04
Yoga is a great exercise during pregnancy as it relieves stress, aches and pains. While connecting you to your baby and allowing you to discover a new strength and power from within.
Even if… Read More
2020-07-06 06:36
Colon Cleansing or Laghu Shankha Prakshalana is a great practice to deal with digestive problems. Such as constipation, flatulence, acidity, indigestion, etc. In fact, digestive di… Read More
2020-06-29 06:19
For the longest time, I have wanted to include Yin in my yoga practice. And this lock-down has allowed me to integrate it with my existing practice.
What is Yin yoga?
Yin is a slow, soothing… Read More
2020-06-23 05:57
In the last few years, Foam rolling has become a holistic tool. That can be used in all forms of movement and exercise.
What is Foam rolling?
Foam rolling is like a myofascial th… Read More
2020-06-20 04:19
On 21 June, 2015: the Indian Prime Minister and around 36,000 people celebrated the first International Day of Yoga, at Rajpath in New Delhi.
On 21st June, 201… Read More
2020-06-16 05:06
Hand Mudras is an essential part of Pranayam and Meditation. As, they act as “locks” to guide energy flows and reflexes, to the brain.
Symbolic Significance of Jnana Mu… Read More
2020-06-08 05:28
There are so many misconceptions about stretching. As, David Coulter explains in Anatomy of Hatha Yoga; ” Stretching doesn’t mean trying to increase flexibility by loosening up… Read More
2020-06-01 05:40
Have you tried touching a caterpillar? Well, the caterpillar curls into a ball at the slightest poke. Similarly, when humans are stressed, a lot of our muscles contract and become stiff.
Thi… Read More
2020-05-29 06:42
Hello Yogis!
We feel so blessed and grateful to be completing 10 years of Total Yoga. The journey that began from Pune is now global.
Manish Pole and Neetu Singh had a vision of a Yoga scho… Read More
2020-05-25 05:56
In a lot of Yoga Teacher training courses, the day begins at 5am with meditation. As, this is the auspicious period of Brahma Muhurta.
What is Brahma Muhurta?
Brahma muhurta is a period… Read More
2020-05-22 04:46
My first encounter with Celery Juice
I first heard about drinking celery juice from our favorite tennis player, Novak Djokovic. He has held #1 position on ATP list for many years. Apart from… Read More
2020-05-17 05:51
Critical to the health: Vagus Nerve
The vagus nerve is extremely critical to our overall health. It is intimately tied in with multiple organs and systems of the body. Without the vagus nerv… Read More
2020-05-11 07:31
Sometime back, I heard about the “Vagus nerve” in a yoga workshop. And I forgot all about it. Recently, I read an article that stated:
“Deep breathing turns on the vagus ne… Read More
2020-05-09 05:56
Inspiration for Juice Fasting
My husband and I stumbled upon ‘Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead’ on Netflix few years back. This documentary was created in 2010 by an Australian Joe Cros… Read More
2020-05-04 05:08
During my Teachers’ Training, I remember being told that “The soul of Total Yoga is the teachers.” As, it is the teacher who uplifts, shares and inspires the students… Read More
2020-04-28 05:50
What is the Body Mind connection?
This means that our thoughts, feelings, beliefs and attitudes can positively or negatively affect our biological functioning.
On the other hand, what we do… Read More
2020-04-21 05:21
There are some yoga poses that are often confused with one another. Cobra and Upward facing dog is one of them. Though both these asanas are back bends. They are felt in different regions of… Read More
2020-04-16 04:57
After 55 minutes of sweating and sighing, Savasana seems like holy grail. But, it’s ironic, that while practicing Naukasana or Bakasana. All our focus is on holding the asana… Read More
2020-04-13 05:44
There are so many common phrases that we hear in a Yoga class. Which guides us and helps our practice get better and deeper. Let’s see what they really mean..
Common Analogies in Yoga… Read More
2020-04-08 07:02
What is the most valuable commodity we all have in equal amounts? Time..
The lock down that has been induced due to COVID19 has cut our commute times, cancelled our vacations, red… Read More
2020-04-06 06:02
What are Meditative Asanas?
A meditative asana allows the practitioner to sit in one position/asana for extended periods of time. Without any discomfort or pain.
If the awareness in entangle… Read More
2020-04-04 05:20
In the last 10 years, Total Yoga has spread over 4 continents. Let’s talk to the teachers from Auckland, Derby, Dubai and Folsom; to know about their experience in taking Total Yoga ov… Read More
2020-04-01 05:53
My evenings are reserved for “me time.”I read, listen to music, try simple recipes or anything that brings me peace. In the last 10 days, I have tried various Herbal teas. And I… Read More
2020-03-30 04:51
“Every cloud has a silver lining.”
Staying at home 24/7 might get boring and dull. But, this gives us all an opportunity for “Self-care.” So lets’ look at… Read More
2020-03-23 05:51
Hatha Yoga is one of the best yogic paths for the people living in the 21st century. As the path begins with physical practice, which is easy to relate to.
Hatha is composed of two syllables… Read More
2020-03-19 05:04
Nauli (Abdominal massage)
Nauli Kriya is one of the Shatkarmas (yogic cleansing techniques). This is a technique where the entire abdominal muscles are contracted and rolled side to si… Read More
2020-03-16 05:38
Yoga Stories: Bait the Big Fish
A man wanted to catch “The big prized fish”. He took the best of worms, but the big fish eluded him. Day after day, he got many fishes, but… Read More
2020-03-13 05:19
‘Going to the Himalayas represents much more than going on a trek. From time immemorial, in the Indian Culture – going to the Himalayas has meant going on a Journey of self-disco… Read More
2020-03-11 04:24
When the mind is silent and peaceful it becomes very powerful. It can become a receptor of bliss and wisdom enabling life to become a spontaneous flow and expression of joy and harmony. How… Read More
2020-03-06 06:14
Halkidiki, Greece
The main summer destination in northern Greece, Halkidiki is a lush region with three peninsulas located near Thessaloniki. Halkidiki is known for:
1) Beaches
The… Read More
2020-03-04 05:56
Folic acid is a form of vitamin B-9 that can dissolve in water. It is a key ingredient in the making of the nucleic acid that forms part of all genetic material.
Folic acid is a synthetic fo… Read More
2020-03-02 04:25
Pranayama is an indispensable tool in Yoga. And as per Hatha Yoga Pradapika; the breath, the vital forces, the mind, body and thoughts are all energy. Thus, when the breath is modified; then… Read More
2020-02-28 05:44
Cleansing is one of the most important pillars of health and well being. In Yoga, we practice the Shatkarmas to cleanse all the organs that come in contact with the external environment. Bes… Read More
2020-02-26 06:21
Yoga Stories: Magnificence of the light
There was a man who was blind from birth. His friend spoke about the beauty of the sun and its light. The blind man wanted to understand it further. H… Read More
2020-02-24 07:13
Practicing Surya namaskar is a therapeutic experience for me. It helps me release stress and stay grounded.
There are a lot of variations to the practice of sun salutations. There is no righ… Read More
2020-02-21 04:44
Ujjayi Breath can be used when you want to calm down or energize yourself. It is used when practicing yoga. And it can be used while running, trekking or performing any strenuous activity. I… Read More
2020-02-19 05:04
Slow Deep Breathing helps us in transforming restlessness to restfulness. But, our minds are vulnerable to the slightest distraction. Any external stimuli diverts the attention. Thereby, try… Read More
2020-02-17 06:10
The Rampant Horse
Once a king had a beautiful horse that could not be ridden. As the horse was wild and rampant. The king wanting to ride the horse. Thus, he announced that, anyone who could… Read More
2020-02-14 04:48
In the last few weeks, I have read about hemp oil, hemp seeds, industrial hemp. And I see various advertisements about hemp nutrients. Thus, I needed to research and write about it.
Everythi… Read More
2020-02-12 05:16
What is Earthing/Grounding?
Earthing/Grounding is the process of absorbing the earth’s free flowing electrons through the feet or body.
The Earth is like a gigantic battery that contai… Read More
2020-02-10 05:22
The mind is the king of senses, but the breath is the king of the mind. ~ Hatha Yoga Pradipika
The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in Bangalore, found Ujjayi prana… Read More
2020-02-07 04:48
“Have you ever wondered why we practice Yoga barefoot..?”
The Decline of Earthing
We live in an era of highly prevalent electromagnetic fields. That is, WiFi, mobile phones, sens… Read More
2020-02-05 05:20
“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” ~The Bhagvad Gita.
I believe in this completely…..this is the most individual activity I have known… Read More
2020-02-03 06:47
Mind training is an essential part of Yoga. The mind is identified by its various states and activities. Mind, (a manifestation of Prakriti) is a composite of the three gunas. That is… Read More
2020-01-31 06:43
In June, 2020 Total yoga will celebrate it’s 10th anniversary. It has been a great journey. From one city to four continents, from a few students to a big community.
Let’s ask a… Read More
2020-01-29 05:48
In the last 3 years Meditation has become more popular worldwide. It is being used to enhance creativity, awareness, health and perspective.
I have often heard from runners and dancers… Read More
2020-01-27 06:08
Sutra 5: Vrttayah panchatayyah klistakliatah.
This sutra states that there of five modifications of the mind. They can be pleasant or unpleasant. As per the yogic system, every d… Read More
2020-01-23 05:11
Food is nourishing, celebratory, comforting and it brings people together. The Food trends have seen a tremendous change in the last five years. These are predicted to be the biggest food tr… Read More
2020-01-21 07:56
I love practicing yoga and meditation in my room or a yoga studio. But the days, I set out in midst of nature or on my terrace. My practice is more exhilarating and being mindful is natural… Read More
2020-01-20 06:20
A large camel train was passing through the desert. It had been a tiring journey and all the drivers wanted some rest and sleep. Thus, they decided to rest for the night. Soon, the camel dri… Read More
2020-01-17 06:04
Alternate Nostril Breathing is a subtle energy clearing breathing technique. This type of breath work can be done as part of yoga or meditation practice. Also it helps to quiet an… Read More
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