COMPASSION – KINDNESS AND ACCEPTANCE TO ONE’S EXPERIENCE IN SOMATIC YOGA
Compassion, kindness, and acceptance are foundational qualities in Somatic Yoga, serving as the guiding principle for both practice and personal growth. Somatic Yoga emphasizes the internal experience of the body, fostering awareness of sensations, emotions, and mental patterns. In this context, compassion is not only a mental or emotional trait but also a somatic practice-an […]
WHICH HORMONES ARE SECRETED WHEN WE ARE SAD
Sadness is a natural emotional response to loss, disappointment, stress, or challenging life events. While emotions are often experienced as purely psychological phenomena, they have a profound physiological basis, particularly involving hormones and neurotransmitters. When we feel sad, specific hormonal changes occur in the body that influence mood, energy, appetite, sleep, and overall mental and […]
HAPPY HORMONES: CHEMISTRY OF JOY AND WELLBEING
Human emotions, moods, and overall sense of wellbeing are profoundly influenced by biochemical messengers in the body known as hormones. Among these, a specific subset called “happy hormones” plays a vital role in regulating pleasure, motivation, happiness, and emotional resilience. These hormones-dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, endorphins, and sometimes GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)-form the chemical backbone of our […]
Om Viṣṇave Namaḥ
2. Om Viṣṇave Namaḥ Mantra Om Viṣṇave Namaḥ Deity Lord Vishnu – the Preserver Meaning “Salutations to the all-pervading divine” Source Vedas, Vishnu Purana, Vishnu Sahasranama Chanting Count 108 times daily or in multiples of 9 Best Time Sunrise or Sunset Main Benefits Peace, protection, stability, balance, and devotion Precautions Chant with purity, focus, and […]
HOW TO REVERSE SENSORY-MOTOR AMNESIA
Sensory-Motor Amnesia (SMA) is a condition in which the brain “forgets” how to voluntarily relax certain muscles, leading to chronic tension, stiffness, postural imbalances, pain, and restricted movement. First defined by Thomas Hanna, SMA arises due to prolonged stress, trauma, injury, or habitual misuse of the body. The good news is that SMA is reversible, […]
SENSORY-MOTOR AMNESIA (SMA): UNDERSTANDING, CAUSES, AND IMPLICATIONS
Sensory-Motor Amnesia (SMA) is a term coined by Thomas Hanna, an American somatic educator and neuroscientist, to describe a common but often overlooked condition in which the brain forgets how to voluntarily relax certain muscles. Unlike structural damage or obvious injuries, SMA is a neuromuscular phenomenon, rooted in the nervous system and caused by chronic […]
MINDFULNESS – ATTENTION, INTENTION, AND ATTITUDE IN SOMATIC YOGA
Mindfulness is a foundational principle in Somatic Yoga, forming the bridge between conscious awareness, movement, and nervous system regulation. Unlike traditional physical exercise, which often emphasizes external form or performance outcomes, Somatic Yoga prioritizes internal perception, cultivating a mindful relationship with the body, mind, and subtle energy. The practice of mindfulness in Somatic Yoga can […]
Yoga Therapy (IAYT) for Kidney Stones
Introduction Kidney stones, also known as renal calculi or nephrolithiasis, are solid crystalline formations that develop within the kidneys due to supersaturation of minerals in the urine. They represent a prevalent urological disorder, affecting approximately 10–15% of the global population at some point in their lifetime. Kidney stones can vary in size, composition, and location, […]
Om Nārāyaṇāya Namah
1. Om Nārāyaṇāya Namah Mantra Om Nārāyaṇāya Namah Deity Invoked Lord Vishnu (Nārāyaṇa) Meaning “Salutations to Lord Nārāyaṇa, the refuge and sustainer of all beings.” Type Aṣṭākṣara (Eight-syllable) Vishnu mantra Scriptural Source Mahā Nārāyaṇa Upaniṣad, Vishnu Purāṇa Purpose Liberation, protection, inner peace, divine connection Best Time to Chant Dawn, dusk, Ekādaśī, or before meditation Mala […]
Om Namah Nīlakaṇṭhāya
3. Om Namah Nīlakaṇṭhāya Mantra Om Namah Nīlakaṇṭhāya Deity Invoked Lord Shiva – The Blue-Throated One Meaning “Salutations to Shiva, the One who transformed poison into divine energy.” Scriptural Source Shiva Purāṇa, Skanda Purāṇa, Mahābhārata Purpose Purification, protection, emotional healing, spiritual transformation Best Time to Chant Early morning, dusk, or during meditation Chakra Activated Viśuddha […]