Endocrine system and connection to chakras: Pineal and hypothalamus ( brain ) – Sahasara chakra Pituitary gland ( base of neck ) – Ajna chakra Thyroid gland ( neck ) – Visuddhi chakra Thymus gland ( chest region ) – Anahata chakra Pancreas ( base of stomach ) – Manipura chakra Gonads ( testes and...

Steps in Suryanamaskar: 1. pranamasana (prayer) 2. hastottanasana (lifted hands) 3. padahastasana (hands to feet pose) 4. ashwa sanchalana (literally, horse riding) 5. parvatasana (mountain) 6. ashtanga namaskar (8 touching points, body to floor) 7. bhujangasana (cobra) 8. parvatasana 9. ashwa sanchalana 10. padahastasana 11. hastottansana 12. pranamasana Check out more asana in my book,...

Doshas in excess Vata: gas, bloating, unfocused, agitated, anxious, scattered mind, restless, dry skin, brittle hair, aching and sore body, cracking/popping joints, constipation, brittle bones. Remedies: needs grounding, warm and oily foods (pumpkin, carrots, sweet potato, chili, cinnamon) Deep breathing with ujjayi to warm body and calm mind. Grounding asana, regular routine, eat regular meals...

Functions and Causes of imbalances of doshas Functions of Vata: all physical movement, maintain life, communicate, governs mind, sense perception, motor functions, respiration, heart function, circulation, ingestion, absorption, elimination, menses, delivery of baby, cellular respiration and division, heaving, touch, clarity, creativity, joy. 5 Causes of Vata imbalance: wrong diet, seasons, illness, emotions or negative mental...

Physical cleanliness for spiritual people Over the years and during my travels I have come across many people all over the world of all cultures, races and backgrounds. Concerning cleanliness, I have found that it matters not where you come from, how much money you make, what your race is, who your parents are, what...