Archive | January, 2010

Svadhyaya and Thirumular

Svadhyaya is a Sanskrit word many yogis are familiar with. It is a samasa or a compound word. It can be split into sva meaning ‘own’, and adhyaya or study; therefore svadhyaya would mean own study. It is open to different interpretations. It could mean study by oneself or study of the Self or as [...]

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Middle Management

There are often new scientific theories about being overweight and many different ideas and approaches to weight management exist. This month I will explore the Yoga and Ayurveda approach to managing your middle. Firstly, it is important to ensure that weight does not accumulate around the thighs, hips and stomach. The NHS UK website says [...]

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No Other Blessing

Last month (December 2009) I introduced my article with this short Zen story. A Zen student asked his Master, “Master, what is the most important thing”? “The most important thing”, said the Master, “is to find out what is the most important thing.” So this month I continue the theme of asking important questions. In [...]

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