Aatm Yogashala

Referring to pranayama, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras (2:52) state: Tatah kshiyate prakasavaranam – “Thence the covering of the light is destroyed.” Here the covering refers to that which obscures the chitta, consciousness, of the individual. Chitta is essentially pure, being itself made up of sattwa, but is obscured by rajas and tamas, just as fire is enveloped by smoke. This amalgamation of rajas and tamas constitutes the covering or veil which is removed by the regular practice of pranayama. Thus it is said that pranayama purifies the consciousness, and once revealed, the light of knowledge shines. Propelled by rajas and tamas, and entranced by the magic panorama of desire, the individual has made countless efforts to attain the coveted objects, and escape the unpleasant. This accumulated karma of the yogi binds him to repeated births and deaths. The pure essence, which is luminous by nature, becomes covered by these karmas and the jiva, individual soul, is directed towards the wr...

During the monthly cycles, females tend to experience painful menstrual cramps. These cramps occur due to the contraction of the uterus to shed the endometriosis Yoga poses can help you in dealing with those menstrual cramps. These cramps can be more painful and discomforting for some women. In order to honor that cycle, We recommend doing some of Iyengar Yoga poses that can help the female to get rid of menstrual cramps. Yoga can be a great way to help you energize you soothe cramps and relieve bloating during your period. These are some poses that will increase the circulation and blood flow into the pelvis which will help you to soothe your abdominal cramps that cause pain & uncomfortableness. So here is a 40-minute sequence of Iyengar yoga poses that will help you to be on the ease on your monthly cycles Choose a place where you can practice without any hurdles or restrictions and which should be free of noise Hold each pose for a per...

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra –The Power of Supreme Being ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् | उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात् || Aum Tryambakam Yajaamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam | Urvaarukamiva BandhanaanMrityormuksheeya Maamritaat || Meaning: ॐ (Aum) referred to the greatest God, Creator of the universe, “Lord Shiva”, this mantra depicts that we worship and sacrifice ourselves to the three-eyed one, who is the Supreme Being, the virtuous, the one who nourishes us. उर्वारुकम् (Urvārukam), a kind of cucumber, here means the fruit like it fall off from the bondage of the stem, may we be released or liberated from mortality. Also known as Rudra Mantra, the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is much beneficial for our physical, mental and spiritual health. The mantra is actually the verse or sukta of Rigveda, Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda. “Maha” means “Great”, “Mrityun” means “Death” and “Jaya” means “Victory”, and so the mantra means “Victory over mortality...

As we all are aware of the fact that International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21st every year. But do you know that the idea of celebrating the International Day of Yoga worldwide was proposed by India’s current Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi? He proposed this idea of celebrating a day dedicated to yoga, its benefits, and the hardworking yogis during his speech at the UN General Assembly on 27th September 2014. After that on 14th October 2014, the UN general assembly draft a resolution entitles “International Day of Yoga“. The proposal of celebrating the day of yoga was approved by 177 countries out of 193 members. The International Day of Yoga is truly a gift to the world of yogis from India. Also in the year 2015, a 10 rupees coin that symbolizes International Yoga Day was issued by the Reserve Bank of India. On June 21st, 2015, the world observed the first International Day of Yoga that helps in putting the benefits and needs of Yoga in front of the whole world. In India ...

Yoga is power! The power of our Subconscious mind, here arises the question; What is a Subconscious mind? I was reading the famous book by Joseph Murphy, “The Power of your subconscious mind”. The book was undoubtedly one of the most brilliant works of Dr. Murphy, which depicts the power of healing yourself, vanishing your fears and making you live a better life. In that book, Dr. Joseph Murphy explains the various life events and instances of its power. The subconscious mind is the power of your hidden emotions, hidden thoughts and hidden energy. Whenever we are going through any situation, we always come through two thoughts. One thought comes from your mind and other from your subconscious mind. You just have to understand, which one is the best? You have to listen to the call of your subconscious mind. All the automatic reactions and actions define the subconscious mind. Let’s take a simple example of it: You learn to drive a car and when you get skilled in it, you simpl...

       You know, everyone possesses some special qualities by birth which shows their interest or passion towards a particular aspect. From a very early age, you might come up with a common question often asked by many, “What is Your Aim?” The most common and a tough question though. But that was the time, you start discovering something special about you, you start exploring the passion inside you and that was the time, you came across your sole aim. So, here with this article, we are helping you in discovering the yogi hidden inside you. Well, you can’t define a yogi but you have to admit there are some obvious signs which prove that you will become a yogi in the near future. Let us tell you some of those signs! 1. Peace is your final destination You love to stay away from the hustle and bustle, crowd and want to escape a place which is so peaceful, so soothing, then Congratulations, there is a little lifestyle of a yogi lies inside you. Yes! ...

21 Herbs & Spices to Boost Your Immunity Say Yes to 21! Have you ever thought; what’s your biggest wish? Some of you will say, to be the richest, some will say, a world tour and so, but let me tell you, the biggest wish of you all is to live healthily. Am I Right? Yoga works in this direction but yoga with the right diet and nutrients is the best way to keep yourself healthy. There are many herbs, fruits, and spices which you can easily find in Indian Kitchen that will help you to boost your immunity and make you healthy and fit. Some of these are:- 01- Basil (Tulsi) The holy and natural remedy, Tulsi or Basil is something very common which you might find at your house. The leaves of tulsi help you in overcoming you from certain infections such as cough, cold, fever and so. Also, it is beneficial in fighting with High Cholesterol, Anxiety and so on. Note: People who are having blood-sugar-lowering medication should be cautious while taking tulsi. 02- ...