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Food
April 24, 2024

How is food of influence on our perception and state of being?

With food, is not only meant the meals that are taken in through the mouth. Rather, food refers to everything that is taken in through the senses, whether it are the eyes, ears, mouth or skin. What we are eating, reading, listening to, watching and everything that we absorb with our senses, is of influence of our state of being. When one reads negative news, watches violent movies or listens to sad music, one’s state of being will be effected as well. Thus, one must be conscious about what the senses are absorbing.

Tantra Yoga
August 8, 2024

Premier Yoga Teacher Training in Nepal

Nepal, with its spiritual heritage and stunning landscapes, is an ideal destination for transformative yoga teacher training. Shanti Yoga Ashram offers a comprehensive and immersive experience, blending ancient wisdom with practical teaching methods. Aspiring yoga teachers can deepen their practice, connect with like-minded individuals, and gain the skills needed to inspire others. The ashram's 200-Hour Tantra Yoga Teacher Training, led by experienced instructors, provides a unique opportunity to explore the sacred teachings of Tantra Yoga. Set in a serene environment, Shanti Yoga Ashram nurtures both personal growth and professional development, making it a premier choice for yoga training in Nepal.

Yoga
May 12, 2024

Why is Yoga Important? Benefits of Yoga Practice

For those stepping into the world of holistic fitness, or anyone seeking balance in a fast-paced life, yoga emerges as more than just a trend—it's a profound practice that unites the mind, body, and spirit. Enter yoga – an ancient discipline respected for its transformative powers. But why is yoga important? Let's study the profound benefits of this centuries-old practice, unveiling its significance in our modern lives.

Exercise
May 12, 2024

What is Mantra?

‘Man’ means ‘mind’ and ‘tra’ means ‘liberation’. Thus, mantra is to liberate the mind from its bondage through sound vibration. The very first subtle manifestation, after consciousness and energy interacted with each other, was sound. Sound is the manifestation of consciousness and energy in their purest form. However, the sound that we hear through the ears is gross, material noise. Subtle sound is spandan, vibration, which is the first evolute. Shiva Charitra describes the emergence of the world. It is described that Shiva manifests in the world in the form of sound vibration. This vibratory layer is called shabda sharir, in which ‘shabda’ means sound and ‘sharir’ means body.

Tantra Yoga
April 24, 2024

Practicing yoga and meditation while being busy with a job and family life. How to combine it ?

Yoga is nothing separate from one’s daily life and job. This is the path of karma sannyasa; renunciation through karma; work. As karma sannyasa, one lives in the external world from total harmony, making a sadhana from daily life. One does not need to escape what he is doing, but increase his awareness and develop one’s state of being while he is performing his duties. A karma sannyasa may have a family, regular job, but is not attached to either of them. In all situations, he remains in balance.

Food
April 24, 2024

How is food of influence on our perception and state of being?

With food, is not only meant the meals that are taken in through the mouth. Rather, food refers to everything that is taken in through the senses, whether it are the eyes, ears, mouth or skin. What we are eating, reading, listening to, watching and everything that we absorb with our senses, is of influence of our state of being. When one reads negative news, watches violent movies or listens to sad music, one’s state of being will be effected as well. Thus, one must be conscious about what the senses are absorbing.

Meditation
April 24, 2024

What is the most effective time for meditation / mantra / sadhana?

The most effective time for meditation is brahma muhurta. Brahma muhurta starts 1 hour and 36 minutes before sunrise. It lasts for 48 minutes and thus ends 48 minutes before sunrise. There is no specific time for brahma muhurta as it differs per location and season. If meditation is not possible at this time; in the morning before breakfast, in the afternoon at dusk, in the evening before bed or at midnight are beneficial times as well.

Exercise
May 12, 2024

What is Mantra?

‘Man’ means ‘mind’ and ‘tra’ means ‘liberation’. Thus, mantra is to liberate the mind from its bondage through sound vibration. The very first subtle manifestation, after consciousness and energy interacted with each other, was sound. Sound is the manifestation of consciousness and energy in their purest form. However, the sound that we hear through the ears is gross, material noise. Subtle sound is spandan, vibration, which is the first evolute. Shiva Charitra describes the emergence of the world. It is described that Shiva manifests in the world in the form of sound vibration. This vibratory layer is called shabda sharir, in which ‘shabda’ means sound and ‘sharir’ means body.

Yoga
May 12, 2024

Why is Yoga Important? Benefits of Yoga Practice

For those stepping into the world of holistic fitness, or anyone seeking balance in a fast-paced life, yoga emerges as more than just a trend—it's a profound practice that unites the mind, body, and spirit. Enter yoga – an ancient discipline respected for its transformative powers. But why is yoga important? Let's study the profound benefits of this centuries-old practice, unveiling its significance in our modern lives.

Tantra Yoga
April 24, 2024

Practicing yoga and meditation while being busy with a job and family life. How to combine it ?

Yoga is nothing separate from one’s daily life and job. This is the path of karma sannyasa; renunciation through karma; work. As karma sannyasa, one lives in the external world from total harmony, making a sadhana from daily life. One does not need to escape what he is doing, but increase his awareness and develop one’s state of being while he is performing his duties. A karma sannyasa may have a family, regular job, but is not attached to either of them. In all situations, he remains in balance.

Tantra Yoga
August 8, 2024

Premier Yoga Teacher Training in Nepal

Nepal, with its spiritual heritage and stunning landscapes, is an ideal destination for transformative yoga teacher training. Shanti Yoga Ashram offers a comprehensive and immersive experience, blending ancient wisdom with practical teaching methods. Aspiring yoga teachers can deepen their practice, connect with like-minded individuals, and gain the skills needed to inspire others. The ashram's 200-Hour Tantra Yoga Teacher Training, led by experienced instructors, provides a unique opportunity to explore the sacred teachings of Tantra Yoga. Set in a serene environment, Shanti Yoga Ashram nurtures both personal growth and professional development, making it a premier choice for yoga training in Nepal.