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Sep 7, 2011 Speaking

Sanskrit chanting, breath control and meditation workshop

Sanskrit chanting, breath control and meditation workshop Mantra, Pranayama and Dhyana This 1-hour class begins by learning the meaning of a few simple Sanskrit mantras and how to chant them. Then we naturally move on to leaning a couple pranayama (breath control) exercises that helps with regulating the flow of energy within the body. The class then concludes with a guided meditation session w...

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  • Kumbha Mela pilgrim
    Aug 30, 2011

    Kumbha Mela pilgrim

    One of over 5 million pilgrims at the Kumbha Mela at Haridwar, India, in February of 2010.

  • A Kumbha Mela photo from the archives
    Aug 29, 2011

    A Kumbha Mela photo from the archives

    I was going through some photos from last year's Kumbha Mela festival in Haridwar, North India and came across this image of one of the sadhus and I thought I'd share it with you all.

  • Guided Meditation Class in New York City
    Aug 29, 2011

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    Guided Meditation Class in New York City

    Join our evening guided meditation in a quiet garden in midtown close to Grand Central on Tuesday August 9th. This 30-min meditation will take you through some breathing exercises and a simple but effective meditation practice. Class is open to meditation practitioners of all l

  • O' Irene, where art thou?
    Aug 26, 2011

    O' Irene, where art thou?

    Manhattan skyline from a rooftop in Queens on Friday evening as a pinkish sunset umbrellas New York City while it awaits Hurricane Irene.

  • Aug 25, 2011

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    Dealing with Fear and Worry

    Worry and Fear only exist in the future. You are worrying and fearing about something that has not happened yet. If it has not happened yet then you can do something in the present to change this. So, bring your awareness back to the present, to this moment. Repeat to yourself "I

  • Aug 25, 2011

    3 tips for a stress-free vacation

    A New York based online wellness wire service, Well & Good NYC, recently interviewed me to get some insights on how you can use meditation to de-stress your vacations. Here's a link to the article titled "3 tips for a stress-free vacation".

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