Kathakali The Divine Dance Form Of Kerala By: Sanyukta Jain | - Kerala is not only known for its natural picturesque beauty, backwaters and houseboats. The state is also famous for its centuries old Dance Forms are that are noted for the variety, youthfulness and charm. Some of the well known dance forms of Kerala are Kathakali and Mohini Attam.
Kerala is synonymous with its dance. The Keralites, fond of Hindustani and Carnatic music, spun their legacy around the songs and movements in the form of the Karnatic style of vernams, padams and kritis ... Tags:kathakali
History And Relevance Of Kundalini Yoga By: Matthew Beaton | - Kundalini yoga can be defined as a technology whereby it is practiced to develop awareness, strength, character and consciousness. Based on active and passive asanas kriyas, meditations and pranayama; the technology target entire body system to develop spiritual strength and consciousness.
Through this article, readers would come to know about different aspects of the said yoga which has been gaining attention among enthusiasts to gain physical and mental strength.
Scientific Basis Of Kavacham By: sacredmusicguide | - Just what is the scientific basis for Kavacham, Stotram or stotras? Well, people who have dabbled in sacred guides and texts must by now know that Kavacham is special texts in Sanskrit that are utilized for protection.
More specifically, Kavacham should be looked at by the reader in a broader and more expanded sense. Kavacham is basically another word for armour. It is known to guard the reader of across all the parts of his or her body. This protection is applicable to all places a ... Tags:kavacham, gayatri kavach, devi kavach, drop of the ocean, ka
Mansukh Patel describes how the Dru approach to yoga is characterised by powerful, flowing movements that channel and transform the body's subtle energy through the heart.
As a result, Dru Yoga creates healing and unity. According to the HeartMath Institute's statistics the heart generates the largest electromagnetic field in the body and is about 60 times greater in amplitude than the brain waves recorded in an electroencephalogram (EEG). The magnetic c ... Tags:Mansukh Patel. Dru Yoga, Yoga, healing, health and fitness, wellbeing, peace
How To Contribute To World Peace, From The Inside Out By: Mark Glendale | - Mansukh Patels book Your Personal Peace Formula is a treasure trove of practical tips and inspiration for anyone who wants to make peacemaking a very practical part of their lives.
Mansukh Patel presents an easy-to-follow formula for success, inspired in part by Mahatma Gandhis Seven Laws for Social Success, which the great non-violent campaigner developed right at the end of his life. Mansukh Patel explains how these seven principles can guide us in taking control of th ... Tags:Mansukh Patel, Official Mansukh Patel,
Mansukh Patel describes how the Dru approach to yoga is characterised by powerful, flowing movements that channel and transform the body's subtle energy through the heart.
As a result, Dru Yoga creates healing and unity. According to the HeartMath Institute's statistics the heart generates the largest electromagnetic field in the body and is about 60 times greater in amplitude than the brain waves recorded in an electroencephalogram (EEG). The magnetic c ... Tags:Mansukh patel, Mansukh patel books,
Yoga Can Help With Hormonal Imbalance In Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome By: Adalhard Brooks | - I have always praised the practice of regular yoga for its amazing health benefits, especially for women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Up until recently, I did a form of ad-hoc yoga, in which I would practice here and there, mainly following exercise videos and television yoga programs.
When my husband and I moved to Ocala, Florida a month ago, the first thing I researched was hot yoga. Im not sure why, other than the longing to regularly participate in a yoga class wit ... Tags:Women with PCOS
The Sanskrit word Maha means great. Hence Maha Mudra is a Great Mudra - great in the sense of its effects. The attitude while practicing Maha Mudra should be to fully devote all of your memories, experiences, thoughts, emotions and activities to God and let all energy flow freely.
The reason for variations of Maha Mudra is the particular situation of a group of spiritual disciples or the particular situation of his health that might require a slight variation ... Tags:Maha Mudra, Kechari Mudra, Shambhavi Mudra, shambavi
Dance Teacher In Kolkata Are The Perfect Guide To Bliss By: shayomita | - Kolkata is the hub of almost all age old cultural practices in India. Singing, dancing, instrumental music and almost all other forms of traditional culture find a place in Kolkata. This city is either the birthplace of many doyens in classical forms of dance and singing or has witnessed the career growth of many others.
Proud of having some of the best dance teacher in Kolkata, Odissi form of dancing is also proudly associated with some of the exponents known throughout the world. ... Tags:Odissi dance institute in Kolkata, Dance teacher in Kolkata
Kathakali The Classical Dance Form Of Kerala By: Tia | - Kathakali the classical dance form of Kerala was originated in Kerala 400 years ago. Kathakali is an art form where music, dance and drama are incredibly synchronized that is in Kathakali constitutes three fine arts, abhinayam or acting, nrityam or dancing, and geetham or singand.
In Kathakali there is a perfect combination of five elements of arts. Expressions (Natyam), Dance (Nritham), Enactment (Nrithyam), Song/vocal attribute (Geetha), Instrument attribute (Vadyam).
In Kathakali, ... Tags:: Kathakali, costumes, music, Mudras, Kathakali Stories, charact
Why Men Should Do Yoga? By: Mandi Pardley | - The graceful and nimble movements of yoga postures may be partially to blame for the women only label that yoga sometimes attracts. However, real men know better! The strength of the warrior, the wisdom of the ancient sage, the sharp-minded focus of the hunter, the firm, grounded stability of the oak tree; this is what yoga is made of.
Its not surprising to find many yang-dominant yoga postures, intentions and visualisations in a 5000-year old practice that was developed by ... Tags:Mansukh Patel
How Yoga Teacher Training Can Useful? By: daveopton | - If you are looking to educate, a good idea may be to talk to teachers whose lessons you've taken and respected. Finding out where they taught and what the program entailed may give you a excellent idea as to what you need to look for in a training classes.
Teaching a Yoga class is composed of observation skills, showing modifications, and assisting when needed. It is a wonderful thing when one can execute a method, but a teacher is being tested for his or her ability to lead a class ... Tags:yoga teacher training, yoga instructor certification
Kathakali Dance Form Of Kerala By: Sanyukta Jain | - Kerala is not only known for its natural picturesque beauty and backwaters. The state is also famous for its centuries old Dance Forms are that are noted for the variety, youthfulness and charm. Some of the well known dance forms of Kerala are Kathakali and Mohini Attam. Kathakali, the consummate confluence of theatre, dance, music, and visual art, is one of the prime cultural contributions of Kerala to the world. Over the years, this well known classical dance form has evolved into an intricate ... Tags:kerala
Yoga For Fear - Can Yoga Help Treat Panic Attack Syndrome? By: Paul M. Jerard Jr. | - Panic attacks can be crippling, with waves of fear, racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, and other symptoms that make victims feel like they are about to die. These disabling attacks are common, as well; at least 20% of adult Americans will suffer from a panic attack at some time in their lives. That is around 60 million people facing intense distress; and following one attack, the risk of having another is increased. Clearly, panic attacks have a major impact on sufferers' lives, and treatmen ... Tags:can yoga help, emphasis in yoga, in yoga, panic attack, treat panic attack, yoga student
Guide To Madurai From Bangalore By: RickJonathan | - Think of Madurai and the famous Meenakshi temple comes into the picture. The architectural delight of ancient India has Meenakshi temple, Maduraltourists thronging in to view its 1001 pillars apart from devotees who come in to worship Goddess Parvati.
Madurai could be your weekend getaway too. MetroMela tells you how.
The Hand Gestures In Thai Buddha Statues Have Their Own Meanings By: Christoper Anastasio | - Buddhism started in India hundreds of years ago. From India it spread to the rest of the world. The culture of Buddhism was absorbed by the new country instead of imposing itself on the country's own culture. Because of this, Thai Buddhism is different than Indian Buddhism. One thing that is unique about the Thai Buddha statues is their gestures.
While many of the mudras, or hand positions, are similar, there is one gesture that is completely unique to Thailand. That is the reclinin ... Tags:Buddha Statues, Reclining Buddha, standing Buddha
Alchi Monastery By: JoeChinnock | - Alchi Monastery in Ladakh, India contains many Vajrayana Buddhist masterpieces rendered in a baroque style synthesizing aspects of Tibetan Buddhist, Hindu and even Kashmiri Zoroastrian motifs. The site is recognized as a masterpiece of Buddhist art and cosmology. The creation of the Alchi complex is attributed to a monk/scholar, Rinchen Zangpo, in the 10th century. Zangpo was directed by the King of TibetYeshe Od to spread Buddhism throughout the Tran Himalayan Region by building an extensive se ... Tags:Alchi Monastery
Has Your Yoga Teacher Certification Expired? By: Paul M. Jerard Jr. | - Recently, a fellow Yoga teacher mentioned a startling concept. She went on to say, "The vast majority of Yoga instructors I meet are not certified." I was surprised to hear this; but she regularly hires Yoga teachers and reviews their credentials.
Teaching Hatha Yoga - Balance Ajna Chakra And Intuition By: Paul M. Jerard Jr. | - If one is able to balance the Ajna chakra, this will promote intuition, awareness, and self-mastery. The Ajna chakra (third eye) is the sixth main chakra within the seven chakra system. One way to activate this chakra is to practice Udgeeth pranayama.
Exploring The Best Beginners Meditation Techniques To Begin Your Meditative Journey By: Sharon Wallace | - Typically what most meditation beginners notice the most difficult aspect of the meditative learning process is determining the simplest beginners meditation techniques to suit their learning vogue and personal goals. It is a standard misconception that meditation should invariably be performed rigidly with advanced positions like lotus, complicated hand movements referred to as mudras, and chanting as depicted in popular media.
There is actually nothing wrong in any respect with le ... Tags:Techniques
Yoga gives your skin a healthy glow by balancing your hormones and boosting the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your skin. This keeps your skin resilient and prevents dryness and excessive sagging. Yoga also tones the muscles of your face and neck. These poses target your facial skin. Medically Poor diet and poor stimulation of the circulatory and excretory systems and subsequent build up of toxins are the root cause of skin eruptions and through yogic w ... Tags:Mudra, Yog Mudra, Yoga, Pranayama, yog
To form this mudra as shown in figure cross the fingers of both hand in such a way that the tips of both thumb should touch each other. Fore-finger of right hand should be pressed between the fore finger and middle finger of left hand. Middle finger of right hand should be placed on the top of middle and ring finger but below little finger of left hand. Insert ring finger of right hand between fore finger and middle finger of left hand and p ... Tags:Mudras, YogMudra, Mudra, Yoga
Mudra For Regularising The Heart Beat By: Acharya Vikrmaditya | - A Helping Hand for cardiacs
Are you prone to heart attacks or deafness?These mudras will help in curing your ailments
One of the finest gifts of yoga to the cause of human welfare is the science of mudras. Hands have a power of their own. In this article I begin with yoga injections and Mudras (postures) which are of immense value for day to day healthy and purposeful life. Mudras can cure almost any ailment from a simple earache to a heart attack. They can cure or curse according t ... Tags:
Yoga For Controlling Cholesterol By: Acharya Vikrmaditya | - Yog Mudras and pranayama are really beneficial for lowering the unwanted bad cholesterol but must be practiced on a regular basis. Yoga improves the blood and oxygen flow around the body, which helps in the removal of toxins and waste.
Correct breathing is the key to control the high cholesterol. Most of the people make the mistake in the respiration process when they breathing in they take the abdomen in and breathing out and bringing their abdomen out. The correct breathing technique is ... Tags:
Yoga For Controlling Cholesterol By: john stane | - Yog Mudras and pranayama are really beneficial for lowering the unwanted bad cholesterol but must be practiced on a regular basis. Yoga improves the blood and oxygen flow around the body, which helps in the removal of toxins and waste.
Correct breathing is the key to control the high cholesterol. Most of the people make the mistake in the respiration process when they breathing in they take the abdomen in and breathing out and bringing their abdomen out. The correct breathing technique is ... Tags:
Yog Mudra For Thyroid By: Acharya Vikrmaditya | - Mudra for Thyroid:
To form this mudra as shown in figure join the fingers of both hand in such a way that the thumb, fore finger and middle finger of one hand are crossed and properly locked with the same ones of other hand. Try to keep in mind that while crossing and locking them that the tip of right thumb should touch the middle pore of the left hand thumb, tip of right hand fore-finger should touch the lower pore of the let hand fore-finger. And the tip of middle finger of right hand s ... Tags:
Yog Mudra For Arthritis By: john stane | - How to cure joint pain with Yog Mudras and Yoga.
It has been found that with changes in diet and food, proper rest, regular Yog Mudras, lifestyle changes, loss excessive weight and we cure joint pain. yoga for arthritis improves the blood circulation in joints and helps in removing unwanted toxins and other waste products.This is totally wrong that arthritis patient should not do exercise or it would damage his joints. Now, even the western research has shown that exercise especially ... Tags:
Mudras For Low Bp By: Acharya Vikrmaditya | - To form this mudra as shown in figure from top fold the fingers of one hand in such a way that they grip the fingers of other hand keeping the thumb and fore finger of one hand free. Keep in mind the thumb of right hand should touch the middle finger of left hand.
Practise this mudra daily 45 min.
Benefits:
Practise of this mudra helps in controlling the low Blood Pressure.
This mudra for Hypotension helps in balancing the elements like water, earth a ... Tags:
Yog Mudras For High Bp By: Acharya Vikrmaditya | - Yog Mudras not only has positive effects on physical health, but it is a great way to improve mood and manage psychological stress. People with mild hypertension if practice these healing Mudras daily for two to three months will experience significant decreases in their blood pressure and can decrease the levels of stress hormones. These Yog Mudras increase the stability of mind and mental activities are also controlled.
Technique: (1)
Sit in comfortable asan with head ... Tags:
Tapping Into The Power Of The Tantra Goddess By: Acharya Subhojit Dasgupta | - Ancient tantra techniques can be used to integrate all aspects of our life into a blissful, unified whole. This is no exaggeration - this ancient science, apart from offering a means to holistic spiritual evolution, is also the art of Abundant Life in all its aspects.
There are many disciplines that a tantra master teaches his students, including various tantra yoga modules, pranayama (breathing), mudras, rituals and chants, kundalini tantra, energy-visualization of deities, alchemy ... Tags:tantra deities, tantra goddess, tantra master
Achieving Tantra Orgasm By: Acharya Subhojit Dasgupta | - Did you know that ancient tantra had its finger on the pulse of modern medical discoveries far before they were made? For instance, take the correlation between the tantra orgasm and intense oxytocin release.
Ancient tantra scriptures tell us that the pituitary gland in our brain is one of the primary seats of inner consciousness. Hence, several tantra techniques focus on triggering the pituitary gland and harnessing specific body sensations, mantras and mudras to awaken and channel ... Tags:tantra orgasm, achieving tantra, tantra practices
Ancient Tantra "€" The Tantric Attitude Towards Sex By: Acharya Subhojit Dasgupta | - A shloka (stanza) from Tantra Rahasayam describes Tantra as Tanyate vistaryate jnanam anemna iti tantram (Tantra is the divine scripture by which the light of advanced spiritual knowledge is spread).
Ancient tantra is a mystic system of psycho-spiritual meditations and self-realization techniques that originated in India. It is still practiced in its authentic entirety in certain quarters, and fortunate indeed is the one who finds a tantra teacher who follows the origin ... Tags:tantra sex, tantra teacher, tantra master, learn tantra, anc
Ancient Tantra "€" The Sadhana Of Tantric Awareness By: Acharya Subhojit Dasgupta | - Tantra is a strong word for many, and tends to conjure up at least three different images for different people sex, harnessing dark forces or the notorious lounge in the United States.
The reason for the first is easy to understand sex is a universal buzzword, and New Age bookstores use Tantra as an attention-grabbing keyword. Authors, too, find sex to be the easiest tool to sell their name and their works. In fact, a majority of people relate Tantra to the sexual act, and m ... Tags:ancient tantra, tantric awareness, tantra teacher
Attain Perpetual Calm Through Tantra Breathing: Prana Tattwa By: Acharya Subhojit Dasgupta | - Ancient Tantra assures that by practicing Tantra breathing, you free yourself of the stress that plagues your life. You will be able to use this technique to relax, and to finally experience relaxation as the natural state of your being.
Deep Tantra breathing is both calming and energizing. The Tantra energy you feel after a few minutes of careful practice is not uneasy or forceful it is the calm, steady energy we all need. Slow, steady, and quiet breathing delivers a soothing in ... Tags:Tantra, Tantra techniques, Tantra exercise, Tantra breathing
Basic Tantra Techniques: The Art Of Tantra Mudras Or Positions By: Acharya Subhojit Dasgupta | - Tantra mudras are positions that are exercises in themselves. We start with Tantra Shashankasam. Remember to have a qualified teacher guide you as you initially attempt this powerful position.
To begin this Tantra exercise, sit on your knees with palms on thighs. Close eyes and relax, but keep spine and head straight.
Inhale deeply and lift arms above head, keeping them straight and shoulder-width apart. As you breathe out, bend forward from the hips ... Tags:Tantra exercises, Tantra positions, Tantra technique
Tantra Leads To Supreme Enlightenment By: Acharya Subhojit Dasgupta | - There are numerous paths to achieve Realization. Of the many paths, Tantra is considered as the 'crown' of realization because it puts you in direct contact with the entire process of complete realization.
The reason why Tantra is so powerful is because Tantra interconnects and unites all of reality, and everything attained on the physical level also crosses into the spiritual level as well. And the spiritual and the physical are no longer separate but an integral part of each oth ... Tags:tantra, buddhism, enlightenment, mantra, spirituality, vedic, tantra technique, tantric scriptures, tantric sex
There are times when we need to direct healing energy to a person. This may be done with the Channeling Hands. Although there are many techniques and methodologies for channeling energy depending on the nature of the problem and the healing tradition, this method is simple to recall and does not require much effort on our part.
Mudras & Hand Symbolism: Mudras Of The Esoteric Christian Tradition Part 1 By: Luxamore | - All religions without exception have their roots in the Spiritual Hierarchy of the Great White Brotherhood (GWB), although some have strayed afar from the original teachings of their messengers and founders and the purposes of their establishment. Fortunately, in every religion there is an esoteric side perpetuated by the Initiates of the GWB. We will not discuss the Great White Brotherhood in detail here, those who are interested in acquiring more information may refer to the many metaphysical ... Tags:Esoteric, Christianity, mudras, spirituality, spiritual, GWB, deity, Truth, mysticism, Masters
Mudras & Hand Symbolism: Mudras Of The Egyptian Tradition By: Luxamore | - The ancient Egyptians possessed a fount of occult and mystic wisdom. In those days the Egyptian mystical brotherhoods or "Mystery Schools" at Luxor, Thebes, Memphis, and Heliopolis, collectively represented one of the several portals leading to the Universal Great White Brotherhood whose existence was established by cosmic beings for the purpose of advancing the evolution of man through the application of spiritual disciplines and the apprehension of Cosmic laws. These teachings were given in se ... Tags:Egyptian, mudra, mystery schools, Cosmic, Pyramid, metaphysical, aura, yoga, occult, esoteric,
Having described briefly the effects of mudras, their theory and practice, it is important that some knowledge regarding the actual occurrences during practice be known as these might cause some unnecessary alarm and consternation. Below we list some points that are likely to occur during mudras practices and should be understood as a natural ... Tags:mudras, yoga, mantras, shakti, spituality, esoteric, arcane, occult, vidya, meditation, visualization
Some students on the spiritual path have a faulty understanding concerning mudras. They feel that it is far beneath their dignity and that they no longer require any kriyas or external methods in order to attain enlightenment. They even arrogantly belittle others who incorporate mudras into their spiritual disciplines. Though it may be true that external ... Tags:mudras, yoga, tantra, spirituality, consciousness, kundalini, chakras, siddhi, occult, magick, power
As a support for our statement above, we might mention the Tarot cards as an example. These esoteric cards nowadays degraded to a method of divination, was actually a training manual for the promotion of one's spiritual and divine expression in the world of matter. The pictorial diagrams of the Major and Minor Arcana holds secrets that the casual operator of the cards are unaware of. When p ... Tags:hand signs, mystery schools, tarot, chakra, Shiva, Heaven, Hell, mudras, magick, occult, esoteric
According to its votaries, the hand of the crucified Jesus is believed to possess occult virtues. When worn as an amulet it is said to be an all-round good-luck charm. Prayers are said in conjunction with its presence on one's person. One prayer associated with this particular amulet is as follows:
In ceremonial magick of the Western Tradition, the hands and fingers are used for various purposes among which is to trace symbols, sigils, and signs in a consecrated space or object. They are also utilized to banish, invoke and direct forces to certain targets. In contrast to the adepts of ceremonial magic, stage magicians apply the hands to entertain audiences with their many illusory tri ... Tags:hands, mudras, magick, yoga, martial-arts, healing, esoteric, occultism, metaphysics, invocation
The lines on the palms of the hands are believed in the occult science of palmistry to designate a person's character and changing fate. In all systems of palmistry--Chinese, Hindu, and Western, certain portions of the hand and fingers represent the celestial bodies--the sun, moon, and planets. Palmistry tells us that the hands come in various shapes: "square," "conical," "spatula," etc; ea ... Tags:palmistry, palm, hands, mudras, occult, esoteric, sign language, magick, metaphysics, spirituality
Before we begin discussing mudras, let us first consider some interesting topics concerning hands. This and the following article will be devoted to hand mysteries, symbolism, esotericism, signs, and beliefs. Although our treatment of these subjects may be inadequate, from the scholarly point of view, the lay person may find them interesting and we especially dedicate this work for their pe ... Tags:hands, mudras, magick, signs, symbolism, palmistry, occult, mysteries, esoteric, occultism, arcane
In these series of articles we shope to describe the mudra practices to be found in various religious practices, such as in Buddhism, and Hinduism; and in various countries rich in cultural traditions as for instance, Japan, India, China, Tibet, and Indonesia. Mudra teachings are also to be found in Christianity and in the Egyptian tradition. Contempora ... Tags:Soul, traditions, mudras, spirituality, esoteric, metaphysics, chela, discipline, yoga, tantra,
When we study Eastern philosophies, beliefs, culture, and the pragmatic yogic methods of Hinduism and Buddhism, we often come across practices of systematic hand gestures. The rites, rituals, initiations, dances, and spiritual disciplines of these Oriental religions and traditions are replete with multifold forms of hand gestures with symbolic meanings and empowering virtues. In Sanskrit th ... Tags:mudras, hands, symbolism, yoga, psychic, spiritual, esoteric, evolutionary, Hinduism, Tantra, magick
Metaphysical Experiences By: Anupam Mishra | - Gautam Buddha said Aapo Deepo Bhav means dont search light outside instead be light yourself. Running on the same lines Vivekananda said Stand upon your own feet. This quotation applies completely to my own life. Since 1998 I became interested in astrology and meditation. I tried a lot to have a Guru in both of the fields but somehow or the other I didnt find them at all either they didnt fit to my mindset or at the last hour anyhow immovable hurdle came in my way. In a cour ... Tags:spiritual experiences, meditation, occult
