Yoga Archives - Yoga, Meditation and Hinduism

Sep32018 by tatvamaseeNo Comments

The Power of Meditation – BBC, Full Documentary

Source: - 'Best Documentaries' YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QYOiRsKAyg The term meditation refers to a broad variety of practices that includes techniques designed to promote relaxation, build internal energy or life force (qi, ki, prana, etc.) and develop compassion, love, patience, generosity, and forgiveness. A particularly ambitious form of meditation aims at effortlessly sustained single-pointed concentration meant to enable its practitioner to enjoy an indestructible sense of well-being while engaging in any life activity.

Aug222018 by StephanieNo Comments

Is Hinduism based on mythology or reality? [Excerpt]

Bhakti Yoga, Hinduism, Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e03w6qABqZw Source: Dharma Speaks Channel This is an excellent video that goes into explaining why Hinduism is not based merely on myths that seem fantastical. This video will help you gain a more nuanced understanding of Hindū texts which are based on using stories to help drive home the message at a spiritual level. Also, you will learn about efforts by scientists and researchers to corroborate Hindū texts as being far more than mere myths metaphorically teaching spiritual lessons . Learn about this at the above video.

Jul202018 by tatvamasee1 Comment

Establishment of the 4 mutts by Bhagwan Shankaracharya

Adi Sankaracharya, Advaita, Featured, Gyana Yoga, Hinduism, Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2ko_RDhLFc Bhagwan Shankaracharya knew that after his demise, India will have to face a physical war, ideological war, cultural war. He knew this very well. That is why in order to protect the 4 Vedas he set up 4 Amnaya Mutts in the 4 corners of this country. Amnaya means the Vedas and Amnaya Peetha means Vedic Seat. So, he established 4 Mutts in the 4 directions of India in order to protect the 4 Vedas and the 4 divine abodes of India. He established the Sri Uttaramnaaya Jyotirmath in the north. The Veda protected by Jyotirmutt is the Atharva Veda, i.e the literature relating to Atharva Veda, the Brahman Grathas, the Aranyak Granthas, the Upanishads, in order to protect these, this mutt was established. He gave this responsibility to the Uttaramnaya ...

May72018 by tatvamaseeNo Comments

Common Yoga Protocol IDY 2016 (Arabic)

Videos, Yoga, Yoga & Meditation

Source: - Indian Diplomacy YouTube Channel. In 2015 the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India made a film on Common Yoga Protocol to serve as an introductory guide to practicing Yoga. It contained, inter alia, general guidelines to be followed before, during and after the practice of Yoga and an explanation of the most widely practiced yoga poses and asanas. It was used by thousands of people across the world as a basic guide for the 1st International Day of Yoga. The Common Yoga Protocol for IDY 2016 is an updated film made jointly by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) and Ministry of AYUSH and includes more yoga techniques which have been added in consultation with leading Yoga experts and heads of eminent Yoga Institutions in India. This film will be a useful resource fo...

Oct242017 by tatvamaseeNo Comments

Ashtalakshmis singing Ashtalakshmi Stothram

Bhakti Yoga, Hinduism, Indic Religions, Spiritual Traditions

Source: Kuldeep M Pai YouTube Channel. Vande Guru Paramparaam - A spiritual Musical Series. Music Produced, Composed, Recorded, Mixed, Mastered, Video Edited, Transliterated, Sub-titles, Meaning & Harmonium by Kuldeep M Pai. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET8aS4KBerg

Oct242017 by tatvamasee3 Comments

Ayigiri Nandini – Navadurgas singing Mahishasura Marddini Sthothram

Bhakti Yoga, Hinduism, Indic Religions, Shakta, Spiritual Traditions

Source: - Kuldeep M Pai in YouTube. Part of 'Vande Guru Paramparaam' spiritual musical series. Music Produced by Kuldeep M Pai. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np28O3Y_P2o

Oct192017 by tatvamaseeNo Comments

How effective has the Sudarshan Kriya been for people who did the Art of Living course? Are there any health issues to be concerned about when doing this? (Excerpt)

Hinduism, Karma Yoga, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Yoga

Source: - Swami Purnachaitanya / Quora. First of all I would like to mention that the Sudarshan Kriya is mainly effective for those who have done the Art of Living course, as there is no other place to learn this technique properly, and it only affects other people indirectly - as in, when you become a more healthy, happy, caring and responsible person it will indirectly affect the people around you, but you breathing in a different manner will not directly affect the people around you (unless you make a lot of noise or have a smelly breath ;-)). As for the Sudarshan Kriya being effective, it again depends on what you mean it to be effective for: if you are asking if it is effective in cleaning your house or paying your debts, then probably not. However, if you are asking how effective i...