A Shamatha meditation study done in Colorado, written up in the UK newspaper the Guardian, suggests that meditation techniques can protect chromosomes from degenerating. The article cites many possible benefits of a regular meditation practice and the "jaw-dropping advances in the last decade or two" in the brain-body research. Long-term retreats, such as the one... Continue Reading →
Spring: Clearing Space for Light
The rituals of Spring hold the same importance in yoga and meditation as they do in all religions. They make space for all the positives to flow in. The dormant gestation of winter ends. The perfect balance of Spring is associated with the birth of the golden egg of light and life, hiranyagarbh. Spring and... Continue Reading →
Yoga Spring Cleaning: The Mind
In yoga, cleaning and purifying the mind is the third step in spring cleaning. Having cleaned and energized the body and breath, the revitalized energy can be directed to the mind more effectively. Yoga exercise for gentle mental cleansing/purification of the mind beneficial for everyone: trataka (steady gaze) on a candle flame (link to track... Continue Reading →
Yoga Spring Cleaning: Respiratory System
In yoga, cleansing and flushing out the lungs can be invigorating. There is an experience of lightness, greater energy, and vitality as the body and mind are energized. Yoga respiratory cleaning is a helpful step in flushing out the mind. People suffering from asthma and allergies have found these yoga practices helpful. However, always consult... Continue Reading →
Yoga Spring Cleaning: Digestive System
Spring brings important holidays: Easter, Passover, Holi. For yogis, it is the Spring ritual of a thorough cleaning, or detoxification, of the body and mind. Detoxifying the digestive system is an important step. The next two posts will be on the detoxification of the respiratory system and the mind. For digestive cleansing, there are a... Continue Reading →
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YogaMed is a complement to the website Mahasri Yoga. YogaMed will inform like-minded people on medical research in yoga and meditation, yoga therapy, useful articles and appropriate seasonal information, other yoga and meditation blogs, helpful tips, and humor. I am Meena Modi, a yoga meditation instructor and yoga therapist. Through this blog, I can stay... Continue Reading →
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