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The Sanskrit word Bhramari means “bee.” Therefore, Bhramari Pranayama is pranayama where the sounds produced while performing it are similar to one made by a black bee. It is amazing pranayama to relax the mind and improve sleep quality. Let’s learn about it in more depth. What is Bhramari Pranayama? (Mention in Scriptures) In Hatha … Read more
Almost every book on Yoga, Pranayama, or Tantra has a diagram that shows the seven chakras located at different positions on the body. But do these chakras actually exist physically or are they just metaphysical concepts? Did the Chakra system always exist in the ancient Yogic system or is it a recent invention? These are … Read more
The Gayatri Mantra is also known as Sāvitri Mantra. It is originally mentioned in Rig Veda (Mandala 3.62.10) in dedication to the Vedic sun deity Savitr. What is a mantra? The Sanskrit word mantra combines the verb root of “think” (man) with a term for “instrument” (tra). Thus, a mantra is a tool for controlling the mind. In Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, … Read more
The diet of a yogi is very important for attaining success in the yoga practice. It is repeatedly stressed across various Yogic schools, ashrams, and scriptures that a healthy, balanced diet is a must if the mind and body are to be perfected and brought under control. Therefore, the concept of a yogic diet is … Read more
According to Tantra, Shiva represents the formless, unmanifested, cosmic consciousness. Whereas, Shakti represents formed, manifested, energy. Shakti is the energy not only restricted to the cosmos but also present in each and every individual. Just like Shiva is the supreme consciousness pervading each individual and the whole cosmos. Union of Shiva and Shakti is the … Read more
Maha Mudra is also called the great psychic attitude. It belongs to a class of mudras called Bandha mudras or lock mudras. Lock mudras combine bandha along with a mudra. To learn the definition of what is a mudra check this article. Maha mudra along with other Bandha mudras charge the system with prana (vital … Read more
Yoni Mudra Meaning: The word Yoni stands for ‘womb’ or the ‘source.’ Yoni mudra is a mudra that invokes the primary energy or shakti inherently present in the source of creation or the womb. What is a mudra? Mudra is a Sanskrit word that means “seal”, “mark” or a “gesture.” It can be considered as … Read more
Ashwini mudra belongs to a class of mudras that are used for sexual energy sublimation. These mudras are called Adhara or perineal mudras. They redirect the prana from the lower centers (Mooldhara chakra) of the body to the higher centers (Ajna chakra). Mudras included in the Adhara group are: Vajroli/Sahajoli mudra Ashwini Mudra Definition in … Read more
Based on Yoga and Ayurveda, humans can experience five dimensions of existence that are called Pancha Kosha or The Five Sheaths. Human awareness can detect these five layers, and each successive layer is more subtle and difficult to penetrate than the previous one. Pancha Kosha starts with the grossest element (body) and ends with the … Read more
What is Ojas in Ayurveda? Ojas is a powerful concept in Ayurveda, known as the “essence of vitality.” Often seen as a subtle life force, Ojas represents the strength, immunity, and mental clarity that fuel a healthy life. In Ayurveda and Yoga, Ojas is the foundation of a strong mind, a resilient body, and spiritual … Read more