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  • Chakras 3, 4 and 5 (Oct17, 2015)

    Below is the audio recording from the Yoga philosophy series workshop on 10/17/15 where the main topic discussed was Chakras 3, 4 and 5

    Brief summary of what we covered:
    • Brief review of Kundalini and Naadis, the topics covered in the previous session
    • Review of introduction to chakras
    • Focus on chakra 3 (Manipura or Navel chakra), chakra 4 (Anahata or Heart chakra) and chakra 5 (Vishuddhi or Throat chakra)
      • location along the spine
      • seed (beeja) mantra
      • number of petals
      • color and hue
      • animal
      • deity
      • propensities
      • letters and significance of the Sanskrit language associated with the petals
      • and more ….
      • You can listen to the podcast as well as subscribe to it on itunes here.

        You may use the following powerpoint files as reference for the workshop:

        •  Kundalini and chakras part 1  (powerpoint presentation)
        • Chakras-part2 (powerpoint presentation)
        • I would love to get your feedback.

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        • Chakras 6 and 7 (Nov 21, 2015)

          Below is the audio recording from the Yoga philosophy series workshop on 11/21/15 where the main topic discussed was Chakras 6 and 7.

          Brief summary of what we covered:
          • Brief review of Kundalini and Naadis, the topics covered in the previous session
          • Review of introduction to chakras
          • Focus on chakra 6 (Ajna or Third Eye chakra) and chakra 7 (Sahasrara or the thousand petelled lotus chakra)
            • location along the spine
            • seed (beeja) mantra
            • number of petals
            • color and hue
            • animal
            • deity
            • propensities
            • letters and significance of the Sanskrit language associated with the petals
            • and more ….
            • You can listen to the podcast as well as subscribe to it on itunes here.

              You may use the following powerpoint files as reference for the workshop:

              •  Kundalini and chakras part 1  (powerpoint presentation)
              • Chakras-part2 (powerpoint presentation)
              • I would love to get your feedback.

                No related posts.

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              • Chakras 1 and 2 (Sept 19, 2015)

                Below is the audio recording from the Yoga philosophy series workshop on 9/19/15 where the main topic was Chakras 1 and 2:

                Brief summary of what we covered:
                • Brief review of Kundalini and Naadis, the topics covered in the previous session
                • Introduction to chakras
                • Focus on chakras 1 (Muladhara or Root chakra) and 2 (Swadhishthana or sacral chakra)
                  • location along the spine
                  • seed (beeja) mantra
                  • number of petals
                  • color and hue
                  • animal
                  • deity
                  • propensities
                  • letters and significance of the Sanskrit language associated with the petals
                  • and more ….
                  • You can listen to the podcast as well as subscribe to it on itunes here.

                    You may use the following powerpoint files as reference for the workshop:

                    •  Kundalini and chakras part 1  (powerpoint presentation)
                    • Chakras-part2 (powerpoint presentation)
                    • I would love to get your feedback.

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                      3. Introduction to Kundalini and Chakras (Aug 15, 2015)

                        Below is the audio recording from the Yoga philosophy series workshop on 8/15/15 where the main topic was Kundalini and Chakras:

                        Brief summary of what we covered:
                        • Tantra and kundalini
                        • What is kundalini?
                        • Shiva and Shkati
                        • 36 elements according to tantra
                        • Three gunas – sattva, rajas, tamas
                        • Karma theory
                        • Nadi system
                        • Three important nadis – ida, pingala and sushumna
                        • Intro to chakras – the seven chakras
                        • Brief intro to Swara Yoga
                        • Five koshas (sheaths)
                        • You can listen to the podcast as well as subscribe to it on itunes here.

                          You may use the following powerpoint files as reference for the workshop:

                          •  Kundalini and chakras part 1  (powerpoint presentation)
                          • Chakras-part2 (powerpoint presentation)
                          • I would love to get your feedback.

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                          • Yoga for Stress Management (IBM – June 4, 2015)

                            On June 4, 2015, I presented a yoga workshop at IBM to the participants of the conference, "Women in Technology". The title of the talk was "How yoga can help manage stress". I am pleased to present an audio recording of the conference presentation.

                            Brief summary of what was discussed:
                            • What is stress and how is it caused
                            • Origin of stress is in the mind
                            • Stress can only be managed by taking control of the mind
                            • How memories are created
                            • How the ego loves to use the memories to cause stress
                            • How the techniques of yoga including physical stretching, breathing practices and meditation can help manage stress effectively

                              You can listen to the podcast as well as subscribe to it on itunes here.

                              Please provide your feedback/comments in the comments section below.

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                              4. Essential message of Bhagavad Gita (July 18, 2015)

                                Below is the audio recording from the workshop on "Essencial Message of Bhagavad Gita" presented on July 18, 2015:

                                Brief summary of what we covered:
                                • Background information – events leading up to the Mahabharat war
                                • The main message
                                • Four types of yoga discussed in the Gita:
                                  • Karma Yoga (yoga of action)
                                  • Jnana Yoga (yoga of knowledge)
                                  • Bhakti Yoga (yoga of devotion)
                                  • Dhyana Yoga (yoga of meditation)
                                  • The three gunas – Sattva, Rajas and Tamas
                                  • Modern applications of Bhagavad Gita
                                  • You can listen to the podcast as well as subscribe to it on itunes here.

                                    Click here for the powerpoint presentation used for this discussion.

                                    I would love to get your feedback.

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                                  • Meditation and parinama (transformation) – part 2 (May 16, 2015)

                                    Below is part 2 of the audio recording from the Yoga Sutra workshop on 5/16/15:

                                    Brief summary of what we covered:
                                    • Guidelines for personal meditation
                                    • How to meditate
                                    • Pranayama practices
                                      • interrupted breathing
                                      • sama-vritti (equal rotation) pranayama
                                      • Pratyahara (sense withdrawal) meditation
                                      • You can listen to the podcast as well as subscribe to it on itunes here.

                                        Click here for the powerpoint presentation used for this discussion.

                                        I would love to get your feedback.

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                                        5. Meditation and parinama (transformation) – part 1 (May 16, 2015)

                                          Below is part 1 of the audio recording from the Yoga Sutra workshop on 5/16/15:

                                          Brief summary of what we covered:
                                          • Review of the 8 limbs of yoga
                                          • Review of the five yamas and five niyamas
                                          • Three attributes of a mantra – shabda (sound), artha (meaning), jnana (knowledge)
                                          • Five states of the mind
                                          • Meditation and parinama (states of transformation)
                                          • You can listen to the podcast as well as subscribe to it on itunes here.

                                            Click here for the powerpoint presentation used for this discussion.

                                            I would love to get your feedback.

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