Siva: the original hatha yogi
In yoga mythology, Siva and Parvati, who embody Universal Consciousness and Infinite Energy, are said to live on Mount Kailas in western Tibet. The story goes that…
Bhramari pranayama: humming for better health
You might not have heard of nitric oxide (NO), but it is a powerful substance that helps dilate blood vessels, kill viruses and bacteria, lower blood pressure, bolster immune function, and much more.
Swadhyaya : Self-study
Union with higher Truths happens through Self-study.
- Patanjali’s Yoga Sūtra 2.44
Swādhāya: self-study; study of spiritual texts; personal study; study by oneself; study of the nature of the Self, contemplation of yoga metaphysics; study of yoga philosophy.
Autumn-cleanse is the new ‘Spring-Cleaning’
Autumn is by nature cool, contracting, dry, windy and rough. It is an ideal time to turn inwards and is one of the best times for establishing an more meditative yoga routine. The change of seasons is also perfect for a serious inner cleans…
Book Signing at Yoga Congress
To mark the release of the Germany edition of my book “Mudras for Modern Life”, I gave a talk and then signed books at the Yoga Congress in Bad Meinberg, Germany. In addition to the popular English edition, the book is now available in Dutch, French, German, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Polish and Spanish.
Interview with Aditya Kumar
When my book “The Cleansing Power of Yoga” was published, it stimulated much interest in the practice of kriyas, including an interesting interview with the well-known Canadian blogger Aditya Jaykumar.
Interview with Sunita Passi
Sunita, the dynamic ayurveda advocate and founder/ CEO of Tri-Dosha, interviewed me for the 35th episode of Heal & Shift. Her popular podcast brings a different vision of how things can be done to better support the path towards health, healing, and transformation.
Decoding Siva-Shakti
In everyday language, the word ‘myth’ refers to something that is obviously untrue. Yet, in its original sense, a myth is a story whose purpose is to introduce you to mystical dimensions and to guide you towards a greater Truth.