Yoga Cup – Indians are running behind

Hmm…..I am surprised to know that Indians are running behind in Yoga champion ship.

http://yogacup.com/

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Pranayama while driving

Question: Can I do Pranayam while driving?

My teacher: It is better to concentrate on driving rather doing shaving, reading papers or doing yoga.
While doing Pranayamam there is possibility of giddiness. Due to this it is better not to do Pranayama while driving.

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Ayurveda and Life Span

Question: How long we can live happily on earth?

My teacher:
This body is capable to live for 400 years.
Those who practice Yoga and Pranayamam can expect minimum 100 years without any health problems.

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Ayurveda and 2% Milk

Question: Why Ayurveda is not talking about 2% Milk?

Answer: According to my teacher.
Ayurveda always talks about prevention. Anything with limits is good.
Those who practice Yoga and Pranayama can have whole milk and ghee.
We need all nutrients in whole milk and ghee.

Better not to take Curd at night time.
Light break fast (6 AM to 8 AM), Heavy Lunch (12:00 PM) and light dinner (6:00 PM) is good practice.
Lot of information is available in Ayurveda books provided by PYPT.org training camp.
Get them and read for healthy living style according to Ayurveda.

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Which bank is good?

Question: When I came to USA, nobody told me what is the right bank for regular use?

Answer: It is better to work with Non-profit banks. Called as Credit Unions. They also provide same security as regular banks.
But all the profits are used for community building and other tasks decided by the members.
To find more information about nearest and best Credit Union please check http://cudata.com/

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Aum and Religion

Question: Is Aum(ॐ) belongs to any religion?
Hmm….interesting argument came with one of my friend.
He/She is christian and say that she don’t want to do Aumkaaram.
Then the argument started. Is Aum belongs to any religion?

It is something like Sun belongs to which religion?
Sun is Sun. Even I can say Sun is mine. Moon is yours. Who cares?

The meaning of Aum is God. Christians have different names to God.
All religions are having different names to call God.

Please check this link
Different names of God
Story of Aum

If you call Sun as Nus or Uns or Sun he dont care.
It is same that, we can call God with any name, he dont care. But he responds.
I don’t want to argue too much on this subject.

Moral of the story:
1. Aum is talking about God. Not about any religion.
2. Religion’s can proclaim Aum as their, but they can’t stop other from proclaiming it.
3. This is up to individuals to decide for them self. Not the religion leaders with narrow mindedness to impose on people.

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Satyartha Prakasha

The Satyartha Prakasha (The light of truth)
This the best book I studied during my college days.
http://www.aryasamaj.org/newsite/Light_Of_Truth.pdf

I am very thankful to my aunt Jaanakee Devi Koneru for introducing me to Aryasamaj.
She is good teacher and living happily and healthy in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.

How to start Yoga?

Yoga considers Body, Mind and Spirituality as a whole.
Unlike modern exercises,
1. Yoga is having no side effects.
2. No Machinery required
3. Easy to perform in small place with good ventilation and light
4. Helps in all aspects of life
5. Feels more relaxed after completion.

I neglected Yoga since last few years and started again recently.

The best way to learn is through teacher.

Patanjali Yog Peeth Trust UK (PYPT) – www.pypt.org

Patanjali Yog Peeth Trust USA (PYPT) – http://pyptusa.org

Ayurveda Products from PYPT – www.divyaproducts.com
Yoga Training Programs, Details: http://www.pyptyogteacher.com/

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Attended Level 1 Teacher Training Program

Attended Level 1 Teacher Training Program in Atlanta.
This is three day program.

Date: Nov-27,28,29-2009
Place: Global Mall, Atlanta, GA

Teachers:
Sekhar from Texas
Dilip K Sarkar from VA
Nagesh Kasam from Atlanta, GA
Madhavi Kasam from Atlanta, GA

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It went on very well. Relearned lot of things and learn lot of new things.
I liked the way Patanjali Yog Peeth Trust organized all subjects nicely.
I recommend this program to all, who wish to stay healthy.
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