Warrior poses (Virabhadrasana I, II and III) are standard poses which are practiced in most yoga classes, but few people know the tale of their genesis. Hindu mythology tells the tale of Virabhadra which means “blessed warrior” and this is how it goes: The powerful priest Darsha threw a huge party and invited a whole …
Tag: Bhagavad Gita
CHANT OF THE WEEK (Sep 2 / 13)
VITARKA BADHANE PRATI PAKSHA BHAVANAM When disturbed by disturbing thoughts , think of the opposite. – Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras 2.33 [Vitarka: bad thought. Badhane: repel, suspend. Pratipaksha: opposite, contrary. Bhavanam: meditate, reflect] So how can we put this Sutra into action? Might seem easier said than done, but try something along those lines: The guy …