Mindful Yoga

6:15 pm to 7:15pm IST Oct 3, 4 & 5 (Fri, Sat & Sun) 

I was diagnosed with four incurable diseases in 1987. The prognosis was that I might not live beyond fifty. I am drug-free and in excellent health at the age of seventy-nine because of yoga. I started sharing my core yoga practice in 2007. My journey in mindfulness began with Vipassana in 2007 and I have been including mindfulness practices in my events since 2010. 

About a year ago, I was getting very frustrated with my maiden attempt to write my debut novel was on the brink of giving of giving up. In a fortunate moment, I asked myself ‘what if yoga is practiced mindfully?’ I started it as an experiment and experienced great benefits for both body and mind. My impulsiveness decreased, my focus improved, along with my sense of well-being. Though my publisher created problems, I self-published Roots & Wings worldwide in August 25. 

My explanation of why Mindful Yoga helped me

Yoga is a holistic system of well-being for the body, energy, mind, and beyond. It is an eightfold path that includes discipline, physical postures (asana), breath regulation (pranayama), and meditative practices. Most of us practice only bits and pieces of yoga, influenced by our lifestyles and circumstances. Yet, regardless of the form, anyone who engages in yoga experiences benefits that extend far beyond the body. Science continues to discover more benefits of yoga across all aspects of well-being.

Much of our suffering arises from the mind’s tendency to wander. A wandering mind is an unhappy mind—regrets and resentments from the past, or anxiety and worry by projecting to the future. Our automatic judgments (good–bad, right–wrong, normal–abnormal...) trigger reactive patterns. Paying attention to the present moment non-judgmentally cultivates mindfulness──giving us the choice to respond to life rather than react impulsively. Research shows that mindfulness reduces stress, improves focus, productivity, and well-being.

Mindful Yoga is the fusion of two powerful, ancient systems validated by science. 

I invite you to explore Mindful Yoga in this free and open webinar. 

Friday How of Mindful Yoga── Mindful practice of asanas and pranayama followed by Deep Relaxation

Saturday Why of Mindful Yoga, followed by practice

Sunday Practice followed by Q&A and discussion

Join me to experience the unique fusion of yoga and mindfulness. All are welcome, and no registration is required. However, please join on time to avoid disturbance to the webinar, once it has begun.

Zoom Link to join

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83457479845?pwd=6jNO2zSYYaocqTM5D0RbhSqPwE2rFG.1

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