Yoga 4 Health, Happiness & Harmony

17/12/2025

Where the body bows and the soul rises.

17/12/2025

History beneath my feet, peace within my spine.
Where yoga meets heritage.

17/12/2025

Stone, sky, and a moment of stillness.
Time slows down when breath takes over. Junagadh

03/09/2025

Navadha Bhakti:- Nine forms of devotion

The 9 ways of bhakti, known as Navadha Bhakti, are Shravana (hearing), Kirtana (chanting), Smarana (remembering), Pada Sevana (serving the Lord's feet), Archana (worshiping), Vandana (offering salutations), Dasya (servitude), Sakhya (friendship), and Atmanivedana (complete self-surrender). These processes, described in the Srimad Bhagavatam, are ways to cultivate a deep connection with the divine and are rooted in the spiritual path of Bhakti Yoga.
Here are the nine forms of Bhakti:
Shravana (Hearing): Listening to the glories and stories of the Lord, and stories from ancient texts.
Kirtana (Chanting): Glorifying the Lord by chanting His name and glories.
Smarana (Remembering): Remembering the Lord's presence, name, and teachings.
Pada Sevana (Serving the Lotus Feet): Serving the Lord's feet as a symbol of service and devotion.
Archana (Worshiping): Worshiping the Lord, often with various prescribed rituals or offerings.
Vandana (Prostration/Salutation): Offering prayers and bowing down in humble submission to the Lord.
Dasya (Servitude): Cultivating the attitude of a servant of the Lord, serving Him with all actions.
Sakhya (Friendship): Developing a deep sense of friendship with the Lord.
Atmanivedana (Self-Surrender): The ultimate act of complete surrender of one's own self, body, mind, and words to the Lord.

01/09/2025

Ida and Pingala Nadis – The Twin Energy Channels

In yogic philosophy, the human body is believed to contain a network of subtle energy channels called nadis, through which prana (life force) flows. Among the 72,000 nadis, two are considered of prime importance: Ida and Pingala. These two, along with Sushumna, play a central role in balancing and awakening spiritual energy.

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Ida Nadi
• Location: Ida runs along the left side of the spine and ends at the left nostril.
• Nature: Feminine, lunar, cooling, calming.
• Associated Qualities:
• Represents Chandra (moon) energy.
• Governs the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation.
• Influences the left hemisphere of the brain (logical thinking).
• Breath Connection: Active during left-nostril breathing.

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Pingala Nadi
• Location: Pingala runs along the right side of the spine and ends at the right nostril.
• Nature: Masculine, solar, heating, stimulating.
• Associated Qualities:
• Represents Surya (sun) energy.
• Governs the sympathetic nervous system, promoting activity and alertness.
• Influences the right hemisphere of the brain (creative thinking).
• Breath Connection: Active during right-nostril breathing.

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Balance Between Ida and Pingala
• When Ida dominates, the mind becomes calm but may lack energy.
• When Pingala dominates, the body is active but may become restless.
• Harmony between the two leads to physical vitality, mental clarity, and spiritual progress.
• When balanced, energy flows through Sushumna Nadi (the central channel), leading to Kundalini awakening.

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How to Balance Ida and Pingala
• Pranayama (breathing exercises), especially Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing).
• Meditation and asana practice to regulate energy flow.
• Living a balanced lifestyle (diet, sleep, emotions).

31/08/2025

The Five Elements & Chakras in Your Hand
According to yoga and Ayurveda, each finger represents one of the five elements (Pancha Mahabhutas) and is connected to specific chakras, planets, and energy qualities:
• Thumb (Fire) – Solar Plexus Chakra, energy & willpower
• Index (Air) – Heart Chakra, wisdom & movement
• Middle (Space) – Throat Chakra, expression & openness
• Ring (Earth) – Root Chakra, stability & grounding
• Little (Water) – Sacral Chakra, emotions & flow

Balancing these elements through mudras (hand gestures) helps harmonize body, mind, and energy.

• Touch Thumb + Index (Gyan Mudra) → Enhances Air + Fire → Improves focus.
• Touch Thumb + Ring (Prithvi Mudra) → Enhances Earth → Grounding, Strength.
• Touch Thumb + Little (Varun Mudra) → Enhances Water → Skin, Emotions.
• Thumb presses Ring (Agni Mudra) → Reduces Earth → Weight loss.

31/08/2025

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