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19 06, 2013

YOGA in the PARK Bangalore

By |June 19th, 2013|Asana, The Fun side of Yoga!, Total Yoga, Uncategorized, Yoga, Yoga News, Yoga-in-the-Park|0 Comments

Worldwide, there’s been a movement to take Yoga outside of the studios and into the open parks! In the summer months; everywhere in America and Europe – Yogis stretch, sweat and breathe in the great outdoor parks. In India too, people practice in the mornings in parks although it tends to be more Pranayam practitioners.

 

YOGA-in-the-PARK Bangalore is a community initiative to take Yogis outside their regular yoga studios so that they can experience Yoga & Meditation in Cubbon Park. It’s also an opportunity for Yogis from various schools/ studios to meet and practice yoga together! Spearheaded by Total Yoga and a1000Yoga, it’s a free & open event to which all Bangalore yogis are welcome!

Time & Date: 08:30am, SATURDAY, 22 June 

Venue: Cubbon Park (at the rock near the Queen Victoria statue)

Yogi-gear: Please carry your Yoga mats and Water.

 

Hope to see all you YOGIS in the PARK! 

For enquiries: director@total-yoga.org; +91 9900097056

info@a1000yoga.com; +91 9035421000

 

 

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16 06, 2013

Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)

By |June 16th, 2013|Asana, Asanas Directory, Surya Namaskar, Total Yoga, Uncategorized, Yoga for Sports|0 Comments

 

SURYA NAMASKAR is a complete Sadhana (spiritual practice) in itself for it includes asana, pranayama, mantra and meditation techniques. 

In English we know the practice as Sun Salutation; which is the literal translation of the Indian (Sanskrit language) term. It is interesting to learn that the Sanskrit word ‘Surya’ (meaning the Sun) – literally translates into ‘Beautiful Light‘. This is an indication that Surya Namaskar is at once an energizing practice.

In the ancient times; people would practice Surya Namaskaar at sunrise; the practice would be done facing up to the sun. The Yogis of yore refined the practice into something resembling the modern day practice with a sequence of 12 postures. For the Yogis; it became a staple practice to loosen the limbs in the mornings, and also as a preparation and warm-up for the other Asanas and Pranayam practices they would undertake. In fact the various postures in Surya Namaskaar helped in energizing each of the 7 Chakras (energy centers) in the human body.

How to practice Surya-Namaskaar? The practice involves 12 poses – alternately stretching the Spine backwards and forwards; and with alternate Inhale and Exhale instructions. Also, each posture has a chant associated with it – these are all different Sanskrit names of the Sun.

 

Position 1–Pranamasana (prayer pose)

 ”Om Mitraya Namah”

 Keep the eyes closed and remain standing upright with the feet together and palms together in front of your    chest in namaskara mudra.
 Mentally offering homage to the sun, the source of energy.
 Relax the whole body.

 Benefits: This pose establishes a state of concentration and calmness in preparation of the practice to  be performed.

 

Position 2–Hasta Utthanasana (raised arms pose)
“Om Ravaye Namah” 

Raise the hands and stretch both arms above the head, maintaining the namaste.
Extend your elbows, keeping your arms […]

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13 06, 2013

Yoga in Bangalore

By |June 13th, 2013|The Fun side of Yoga!, Total Yoga, Yoga, Yoga News|0 Comments

Over the last 2500 years Yoga has certainly come a long way in India – from the mighty Himalayas to the more earthly Yoga Studios in our cities today! Once, the sole purview of the ascetic Yogis who lived with their Gurus in mountainous caves; dedicating their lives to seeking Moksha, Yoga today is a mainstream exercise; rather a global phenomenon that has been touted as a miracle cure for everything from Stress (even Cancer!) to Obesity (and 6-pack abs!). In this article we examine the burgeoning yoga scene in Bangalore city; which is illustrative of similar growth in other Indian metros.

Whatever the reason to begin, the good thing is that many Indians are finally realizing that the cure was always here. Well it’s taken at least 20 years for Indians to sit up and notice that the West has adopted Yoga wholeheartedly and its practitioners are benefiting tremendously from this ancient practice. And so, we’re now blessed with an army of young, talented Indian yoga teachers who are raising the level of yoga teaching and are being given the infrastructure (read beautiful yoga studios) in which to express themselves. And Bangalore is soon becoming a hub for yoga with the World’s only deemed-to-be University of Yoga; S-VYASA located here. And on a lighter note, the International University of Laughter Yoga is also in Bangalore! :)

 

Bharat Thakur’s ARTISTIC YOGA (www.artisticyoga.com)

Bharat Thakur is the living embodiment of the modern Yoga master. Artistic Yoga, Bharat’s phenomenal yoga style, perhaps accounts for most of the urban yogis in Indian metros! That’s a fair estimate of the influence Artistic Yoga has had on taking yoga to the mainstream Indian city-dweller; something this well-marketed yoga brand (across the country) has […]

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12 06, 2013

Yogi Trek

By |June 12th, 2013|The Fun side of Yoga!, Total Yoga, Yoga, Yoga for Sports, Yogi Trek|1 Comment

The Ancient Yogis did a lot of trekking and walking in the Himalayas; however as modern yogis we find that our range of physical training is limited to asanas. So in order to have a well-rounded natural fitness experience as well as to do Pranayam outdoors; we introduced monthly Yogi Treks to places around Bangalore city. We also found that Meditation happened spontaneously to students in the great outdoors  as compared to in the studio classes!

This Yogi Trek we are going to Ramadevara Betta. It’s part of the Ramanagara range of hills. The hill rises more than 3000 ft and has a shrine to commemorate the fact that Lord Rama is said to have visited the place during his 14 year exile. More recently another famous (though fictional) personality made this place his own den – Gabbar Singh from Sholay!

Date: Sat, June 15, 2013   Timing: Departure from Total Yoga Indiranagar 6:30am – Return 2pm

Mode of transport: Mini Bus

Things to carry: Trekking shoes; Fruits, Buts, Energy Bars, Water, Cap.

Please write into director@total-yoga.org for all details about joining Yogi Trek

Pictures courtesy: http://mpmurthy.wordpress.com/tag/ramadevara-betta/

 

 

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8 06, 2013

Yoga improves brain function

By |June 8th, 2013|Yoga News|0 Comments

20 Minutes of Yoga daily, improves brain function

10 years ago, as an advertising copywriter I went in to my first yoga class hoping to do yoga to improve my focus and memory. Today, that decision has been proven right scientifically. (As if I didn’t know it anyway!)

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24 05, 2013

Fresh ideas for your practice

By |May 24th, 2013|Asana, Asanas Directory, The Fun side of Yoga!|0 Comments

Looking to up the ante with your practice? Maybe you’ve hit a plateau and are looking for a way to get back on the trail. No need to raise the stakes and do anything risky, instead increase the value of your practice by trying out some of these variations on classics postures.
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