What is Ratha Saptami? Ratha Saptami is one of the most awaited days representing a symbolic change of season from winter to spring and start of harvesting season which is celebrated as Lord Surya’s birthday. The Ratha Saptami festival seeks the benevolent cosmic spread of energy and light from the Sun God and is symbolically represented Sun turning his Ratha
Skandhagiri Trek is one such trek in a series of treks planned by our yoga Guru and the organizers at Sir Gururaya School of Yoga in Nagarbhavi. Each of the Treks planned by them gets an overwhelming response both by the young and the young at heart. Skandhagiri also called Kalavara Durga needed some good planning for the 40 of
The D-day came much too quicker than I expected! November 10th, 2018 was indeed a big day for the Sri Guru Raya School of Yoga (SGRSY) as our beloved teacher Mr. Veeresh had planned an outdoor trekking trip for his students. The chosen spot was the much famed Shivagange mountain peak which stands proudly at 2640 feet and is located
Prevention is better than cure: How to prevent Stroke? Lower Blood Pressure Reduce the salt in your diet to no more than 1,500 milligrams a day (about a half teaspoon). Avoid high-cholesterol foods, such as burgers, cheese, and ice cream Eat 4 to 5 cups of fruits and vegetables every day Lose weight Try to eat no more than 1,500
What is stroke? It occurs if the blood supply to the brain is blocked (ischemic stroke), or if a blood vessel in the brain is ruptured (hemorrhagic stroke). When either of these things happens, brain cells begin to die or are at risk of damage. If you or your loved ones have experienced stroke you will know that its consequences
Hamsasana Meaning: Hamsa = “Swan”: Ham = “breath”: Sa = “Spirit”: Asana = Pose What is Hamsasana? Hamsasana (Swan Pose) from the Sanskrit word “Hamsa” meaning the ‘Swan’. The two words ‘Ham’ and ‘Sa’ represent the breath and spirit respectively fortifying the health and welcoming renewal. How does it Help? When this exercise is done, the organs within the abdominal
Pasasana Meaning: Pasa = “Noose/ tie/ snare”: Asana = Pose What is Pasasana? Pasasana is a posture in which the body is twisted, and the arms are bound around the squatting legs. The name comes from the Sanskrit pasa, meaning “noose,” “tie” or “snare,” and asana, which means “pose” or “posture.” It is so called because of the way the arms form a
Paryankasana Meaning: Paryanka = “Couch or Bed”/ “Sofa” : Asana = Pose What is Paryankasana? Paryankasana is the Sanskrit name for a pose in the intermediate series of Ashtanga yoga referred to as couch pose in English. The term paryankasana is derived from the Sanskrit word paryanka, meaning “couch or bed,” and asana, meaning “posture.” How does it Help? The flexibility of
Surya Namaskara Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation is a sequence of 12 powerful yoga poses. It creates a positive impact on the body and mind. Surya Namaskar is best done early morning on an empty stomach. Each round of Sun Salutation consists of two sets, and each set is composed of 12 yoga poses. Doing 12 sets of this exercise
This year we are celebrating International Yoga Day on 17th June 2018, Sunday. Venue: Arham Mitra Mandal, WOC Service Road, Bangalore. Time: 6 a.m. — 8 a.m. We will practice Surya Namaskara, different breathing patterns and exercises which is helpful for each & every individual. All are welcome!! About International Yoga Day International Yoga Day is observed every year on June
