Mudra Monday: Bhumisparsha Mudra
As the legend goes, one day, while sitting in meditation under the Bodhi tree…
Mudra Monday: Karana Mudra
It works by removing what Buddhists refer to as 'obstacles' as well as enhancing positive emotions…
Mudra Monday: Shakti Mudra
Shakti is often considered a sensual or ‘feminine’ Mudra due to its effect on the pelvic area…
North Indian Explorations
Culturally and socially, northern India couldn't differ more from it's southern counterpart…
Mudra Monday: Kundalini Mudra
Kundalini mudra is a symbol of the individual and universal Self merging together…
Spiritual Spaces of North India
It is fair to say that when it comes to spiritual places in northern India, as visitors, we are absolutely spoiled for choice here.…
Mudra Monday: Yoni Mudra
In the yogic tradition it is believed that our emotions and feelings reside in the sacral area…
The Miami Beach of India
Yes, you read that correctly…
Mudra Monday: Makara Mudra
A yoga hand gesture designed to release our deepest energy reserves and relieve tension in the body…
Spiritual Spaces of South India
Although the Catholic influence on my life has faded far into the background…
Mudra Monday: Dharmachakra Mudra
Used by the Buddha during his first sermon following his enlightenment, it represents the continuous flow of energy…
The Great South Indian Outdoors
Back in 2012 I had an irrepressible urge to live and travel around India for 6 months…
Mudra Monday: Citta Mudra
For the serious yoga practitioners amongst you, the word Citta will be most familiar from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras…
Mudra Monday: Gupta Mudra
As limiting beliefs are released, we rest in the sanctuary of our true inner being…
Mudra Monday: Adi Mudra
As this Mudra calms and soothes the nervous system, it can be beneficial to incorporate it at the end of an asana practice…
Mudra Monday: Pushpaputa Mudra
As a gesture, it signifies the practitioner offering their open heart and welcoming whatever may come in return…
Mudra Monday: Rudra Mudra
This Mudra is thought to activate the solar plexus (Manipura) chakra, which is associated with personal transforming power…
Mudra Monday: Ganesha Mudra
Ganesha Mudra is said to bring about self-confidence and the courage to overcome anything that is holding us back by awakening the energy within…
Mudra Monday: Buddhi Mudra
In English, this Mudra is known as the seal of mental clarity…
Mudra Monday: Shunya Mudra
In ancient texts, Shunya Mudra was cited as providing access to the realm of heaven by harnessing our inner fire…