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January 30, 2017
Dr. Navodita Pande
Fitness, Health

Backbends for Suppleness, Strength and Rejuvenation of the Body

Continuing with backbends, our Yoga expert, Navodita, tells us about Ushtra Asana and Bheka Asana. Backbends stimulate the proper functioning of the digestive system, help preserve the health of the spinal...

January 23, 2017
Dr. Navodita Pande
Wellness

Two Asanas and Pranayam for Sea Change in Behaviour and Improved Life Attitude

Navodita, our Yoga expert, dwells on the variations of Kapotasana, the Ek Pada Rajakapotasana and Valakhilyasana. The first pose helps in curing disorders of the urinary system. The neck and shoulder...

January 12, 2017
Nilanjana Dey
Religion

Tales from Srimad Bhagavatam: Dhruvah-tara – VIII

Once Dhruvah saw his step-brother, Uttamah, play with the king. The five-year-old Dhruvah wished the same and approached Uttanpadah. His stepmother, Suruchi, shooed him away. Hurt, Dhruvah, asked his mother why...

January 9, 2017
Dr. Navodita Pande
Wellness

Backbend Asanas for Agility, Improved Body Postures and Stress Busting

Backbends is a Herculean task as it requires certain amount of agility to the body and the back, of course. However, it is full of benefits – correcting rounded shoulders...

December 29, 2016
Lopamudra Banerjee
Poem

Resurgence

A voice that cannot be stifled, a protest that breaks shackles is the poetic voice of Lopamudra. Her protest poem envisions change. Here’s her firebrand poem for Different Truths. Every single...

December 27, 2016
Dr. Navodita Pande
Health

Shalabh and Dhanur Asanas: Bend your Back for Agility

Shalabh Asana and Dhanur Asana, with its variations, are very good for basic backbends. It helps in the agility. The first pose aids digestion and relieves gastric troubles and...

December 23, 2016
Geethanjali Dilip
Poem

The God Within

Here’s an evocative poem by Geethanjali that operates at several layers – from the mundane to the sublime, in Different Truths. Breathe with me in your desire to imbibe the...

December 19, 2016
Dr. Navodita Pande
Health

Three Supine Asanas Restore and Rejuvenate the Body

Our Yoga expert, Navodita, tells us about three asanas to rejuvenate the body. These are Ananta Asana, which improves blood circulation. It helps to tone your abdominal muscles. It strengthens shoulder...

December 15, 2016
Nilanjana Dey
Religion

Tales from Srimad Bhagavatam: The Remedy – IV

Nilanjana retells the stories from the Srimad Bhagavatam, bringing alive the essential Indian wisdom of the yore. In the fourth part, she tells us about the remedy of the curse on Parikshit....

December 12, 2016
Dr. Navodita Pande
Fitness, Health

Asanas for Restorative Effect on Body, Mind and Soul

Navodita, our Yoga expert, tells us about its restorative effect on the body, mind and soul. Supta Padangushtha Asana is good for the stretch of the hips, thighs, hamstrings,...

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