Yoga Therapy (IAYT) for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Introduction Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by the backward flow of stomach contents into the esophagus, resulting in symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation, chest discomfort, and occasionally, respiratory complications. GERD is one of the most common digestive disorders worldwide, with prevalence rates ranging from 10–20% in Western countries and an […]
Yoga Therapy (IAYT) for Graves’ Disease
Introduction Graves’ Disease (GD) is an autoimmune disorder of the thyroid gland, characterized by hyperthyroidism, diffuse goiter, and often ophthalmopathy. It is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism globally, affecting predominantly women between 20–40 years of age. GD is caused by autoantibodies that stimulate the thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor (TSHR), leading to excessive production of thyroid […]
Yoga Therapy (IAYT) for Gout
Introduction Gout is a metabolic disorder characterized by the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in joints and soft tissues, leading to acute inflammatory arthritis. It is one of the most common causes of inflammatory arthritis worldwide, particularly affecting adult men and postmenopausal women. Clinically, gout presents with sudden, severe pain, redness, swelling, and tenderness in […]
108 Names of Shiva Chant
Verse 1: Om Shivaya Namah Om Maheshwaraya Namah Om Shambhave Namah Om Pinakine Namah Om Shashishekharaya Namah Om Vamadevaya Namah || Meaning: I Bow to The One Who Is Forever Pure, I Bow to The One Who Is The Lord Of Gods, I Bow to The One Who Bestows All Prosperity, I Bow to The […]
Bilvashtakam 14 Verses
tridaḻaṃ triguṇākāraṃ trinētraṃ cha triyāyudham । trijanma pāpasaṃhāraṃ ēkabilvaṃ śivārpaṇam ॥ I offer one leaf of Bilva to Lord Shiva Which has three leaves (a Bilva leaf has 3 leaves as a cluster) Which represents the three Gunas (Satva, Rajas, Tamas) And represents three eyes of Shiva Which is like the triad of weapons he […]
Dakṣiṇāmūrti and the Bestowal of Intellect
“oṃ namo bhagavate dakṣiṇāmūrtayemahyaṃ medhāṃ prajñāṃ prayaccha svāhā Om. Salutations to Bhagavan Dakshinamurti. (Oh Lord) Bless me with memory, the capacity to think properly, and clarity, wisdom. 1. Introduction Among the many invocations addressed to Lord Dakṣiṇāmūrti, the primordial Guru and embodiment of supreme knowledge, this mantra occupies a special place due to its directness, humility, and […]
Dakṣiṇāmūrti as the Treasure of Knowledge and Healer of Existence
nidhaye sarvavidyānāṃ bhiṣaje bhavarogiṇām |gurave sarvalokānāṃ dakṣiṇāmūrtaye namaḥ || Salutations to Sri Dakshinamurti, the reservoir of knowledge (the abode of all learning), the healer of all those who suffer from the disease of samsāra, and the teacher of the whole world. 1. Introduction Among the many verses dedicated to Dakṣiṇāmūrti, the archetypal Guru form of Lord […]
Oṃ Namaste Astu Bhagavan – Mahādeva Mantra
oṃ namaste astu bhagavana viśrveśrvarāya mahādevāya tryambakāya tripurāntakāya trikālāgnikālāya kālāgnirudrāya nīlakaṇṭhāya mṛtyuṃjayāya sarveśrvarāya sadāśivāya śrīman mahādevāya namaḥ Literal meaning: Oh Lord, salutations to you Oh Lord of the Universe, Greatest of them all He who has three eyes, he who gives enlightenment which is beyond three worlds He who like fire, devours all three times […]
Dakṣiṇāmūrti as the Silent Teacher: Maunavyākhyā Śloka
oṃ maunavyākhyā prakaṭita parabrahmatatvaṃ yuvānaṃvarśiṣṭhānte vasad ṛṣigaṇair āvṛtaṃ brahmaniṣṭhaiḥ |ācāryendraṃ karakalita cinmudram ānandamūrtiṃsvātmarāmaṃ muditavadanaṃ dakṣiṇāmūrtimīḍe || I salute Sri Dakshinamurti, who is not subject to time, who makes known the truth of Brahman through the implied meaning of words, who is surrounded by disciples who are themselves Rishis and committed to the knowledge of Brahman, […]
Lingashtakam
brahmamurāri surārcita liṅgaṃ nirmalabhāsita śobhita liṅgam . janmaja duḥkha vināśaka liṅgaṃ tat-praṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam .. 1 .. I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva, Which is worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu and other Devas, Which is pure and resplendent, And which destroys sorrows of birth. devamuni pravarārcita liṅgaṃ kāmadahana karuṇākara liṅgam . rāvaṇa […]