Author: yoga shobha

Mata Rani Ki Jai

Mata Rani Ki Jai

Oct 12, 2015 | , |

“What is the difference between ambition and greed?” is a good question. When I was a student of Vedanta, our acharyas had given us this topic for discussion. It is good to have ambition—to become someone, something. Most of the youngsters want to become a movie star, a cricket batsman, an olympian, a multi-millionaire, a chief minister or even a prime minster! Very few want to become a Swami Vivekananda! Srimad Bhagavatham compares human desires to fire – insatiable; the more you feed it, the bigger it grows. In the Devi Mahatmyam the great demon, Rakthabeeja, symbolizes human desire....

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June 21st is the First-Ever International ‪Yoga Day, Amritapuri

June 21st is the First-Ever International ‪Yoga Day, Amritapuri

Jun 15, 2015 | , |

International Day of Yoga – Sunday, 21st June 2015 “Buddhiyukto jahaateeha ubhe sukruta dushkrute  Tasmaadyogaaya yujyasva yogah karmasu kaushalam!” – (BHAGAVAD GITA- CHAPTER 2, Verse 50) “One who is equipped with equanimity in this life discards both merit and sin. Therefore, remain established in yoga; yoga results in perfect action.” How It Started The United Nations has called for the observance of International Day of Yoga on 21st June 2015. The UN declaration came after the call for adoption of this day by our Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi in his UN General Assembly address on 27th September 2014....

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God is Everywhere – Expressing my experience

God is Everywhere – Expressing my experience

May 13, 2015 | , |

Everything in life is just joyful when you are able to see God everywhere in the whole of the creation. Life is blissful when we look at it with eyes of gratitude, feeling it as a present from God for the progress of our soul and enjoyment.   We are not alone; we are blessed and guided in every moment of our lives, even in the hard ones—when we learn the most important lessons. We can feel God in everything we do, every place we go, everyone we interact with.  From my personal experience, there is one place I...

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Amrita Yoga Retreats at Amritapuri is for All Levels

Amrita Yoga Retreats at Amritapuri is for All Levels

May 6, 2015 | , |

How can Amma be so inspiring for all of us? She is so encouraging and uplifting. No matter what spiritual background or personal history you have, she always gives something appropriate for you and your practice, whatever level that may be.   She is so generous and big-hearted, always ready to give on all levels: physical, mental and spiritual. She welcomes us to practice Amrita Yoga by her side, to transform all our movements and efforts into a living meditation we can apply within our lifestyles. She offers us the opportunity of receiving her love and grace channeled through...

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Amrita Yoga in Africa – uniting people in their quest for peace and harmony

Amrita Yoga in Africa – uniting people in their quest for peace and harmony

May 5, 2015 | , |

On April 12th 2015, the first Amrita Yoga course was held in Africa, at the Victoria Plaza in Nairobi, Kenya. Students of all levels enjoyed the open class: an introduction to Amrita Yoga philosophy, asana, breathing and meditation. Attendees appreciated the precise and holistic approach of Amrita Yoga, which includes focus on breath infused with awareness. Some students were part of the Africa Yoga project, an amazing community outreach project in Kenya that trains 150 Yoga teachers every year. As part of the curriculum, teachers go into impoverished communities to introduce yoga as a means of self-empowerment and peace...

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