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on June 25th, 2008 at 10:07 am
I actually have a question. Is Kundalini yoga safe to practice while trying to concieve or during pregnancy?
on July 24th, 2008 at 9:44 am
Hi Anmol!
I am very new to your website and at the same time very keen to read and go through each and everything available at your site but every time I try to open a new webpage, I get a windows prompt saying runtime error and the page closes on its own. I really dont know why this is happening. I certainly would appreciate if you could tell me the reason so that I can rectify things at my end and access your website and all its pages without any problem and peacefully read through the contents.
Thanks,
Sandhya
on August 8th, 2008 at 7:27 am
Hi there,
i just went through your website. seems really nice. but could you tell me if i can practise kundalini awakening on my own? or do i need a guru.
kindly reply.
thanks
on August 8th, 2008 at 11:36 am
Yes Kundalini Yoga is good to practice during pregnancy, although there are certain poses and postures that should not be done.
You can look for a good pre-natal kundalini yoga teacher near you, my wife benefited a lot from this during her pregnancy. In fact she liked it so much, she actually studied pre/post natal Kundalini Yoga and became an instructor herself :-).
Best,
Anmol
on August 8th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Sorry to hear you are having this issue. I have found that my site works best with the Mozilla Firefox Browser. Perhaps you would like to try that. It is free to use and you can download it from here…
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/
Hope this helps.
Best,
Anmol
on August 8th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Yes you can start without a teacher with the online classes I have on the website. But please follow the guidelines I have laid out. If you can find a teacher and classes near you that is also very helpful in getting your practice established and feeling the energy of a group Kundalini Yoga class.
Best,
Anmol
on August 19th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Hi Anmol,
I was wondering if you could recommend some exercises for weight loss. esp to lose belly and torso fat and fat in the arms. Have heard there are some great exercises in power yoga for weight loss and toning. Any asanas (power or normal yoga) you can suggest would be useful. Also, if i do start yoga, how long will i have to weight for the results to show…? thanks and keep up the great word on your site.
on August 22nd, 2008 at 8:35 am
Dear Anmol,
I feel that each and one of us coming across your website are blessed. I asked for guidance - and I got it.
Thank You,
Chris C
on August 24th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Please practice the following 2 sets. Don’t overdo it just start nice and easy and build up from there…
Weight Loss Yoga Set
Abdominal Yoga Set
Best,
Anmol
on August 24th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Thank you for such kind words. I am really glad you are finding the website useful and I am happy to share my knowledge and experiences.
All Good Wishes,
Anmol
on August 25th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
Hey there, just wondering about the dangers or lack of …doing forceful pranayama which retention of breath like bellows breath or ‘victory’…In autobiography of a yogi, it is rejected as the bearer of negative physica,l emotional, and mental effects. What say ye?
on August 28th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
Great question. With regard to breath suspension either on inhalation or exhalation here are my thoughts…
1. Never use force in any breath retention exercise. Instead only hold for as long as comfortable and release before straining. Essentially developing your capacity slowly over time.
2. In meditation, breath suspension happens naturally and this should not be artificially introduced. It will happen when energy is needed to observe and comprehend via perception each and every thought that is occurring.
Hope this helps.
Best,
Anmol
on September 3rd, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Dear sir
Recently I had an experience that leaded me to find a specialist like you and suggest me what to do.A week ago i was swimming in the sea with my friends when we decided to play a funny diving game ,first we took deep breaths on the surface and then dived in the sea for seconds coming up again to have deep breath again and then diving again we played this game for about 2-3 minutes , when we finally stopped something happened to me that i couldnt explain ,i started feeling my head thoughtless and in seconds I started travelling in a living tunnel which lead in a very bright magical exit I felt my body numb my friends seemed worried and started shouting at me but i just couldnt reply I only opened my eyes when I reached the exit of the tunnel because i was scared .what was that ?was it an accidental meditation experience and will i be able to reach that tunnel again because to be honest I was amazed and still am .I m looking forward to hearing from you.
sincerely yours
g.Larides
on September 4th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
You experienced a Kundalini Awakening, via the unintentional practice of Pranayama (Yoga Breathing Exercises).
You can read about many more such experiences that others have had in the following article…
Kundalini Awakening Symptoms
I suggest to start a yoga/meditation program to help you prepare the body for such energy experiences and also, to help you further your spiritual progress which has of course started off with quite a bang.
BTW: It is not unusual to experience a “mind-blowing” kundalini awakening event spontaneously as you did. It usually servers as an invitation to begin serious spiritual work.
You can start here…
Free Online Yoga & Meditation Classes
(Pick class 100 or 101).
All Good Wishes,
Anmol
on September 11th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
Dear Anmol,
i am in urgent need of your advice. This is regarding my husband. He is suffering from extreme negtive thoughts & fear. He also gets panic when he sees heavy traffic. He doesn’t get sleep at night, sometimes the whole night he is awake & gets severe headache.
He is already in meditation practice (SRCM), practices
every day. also taking homeopathy medicine but past one month out of medicines.
Anmol pl. advise me & help me. You can write me on my email id.
Thanks & have a nice day.
on September 26th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
I have replied to your email address.
Best,
Anmol
on October 7th, 2008 at 8:58 am
Greetings Brother,
Thank you very much for your wonderful and informative website. Such a pleasant change from people who sell what they call useful or enlightening exercises, which turn out upon use to be less than useful and enlightening only in the sense of caveat emptor, or let the buyer beware.
I am curious if any of your exercises are contra-indicated with any other? I mean will practicing one lessen or eliminate the effects of another just practiced?
I am most interested in using the kundalini sets, but I enjoy reading all that you have on the site.
I find all your lessons very clear and simple to understand, and I am glad to have found your website.
Have you seen or visited the freerice.com website? I only mention it to help you and your other visitors increase their good karma.
May you be happy and thankful today,
Kenny
on October 9th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
Great to hear you are enjoying the website. The Kriyas themselves are all fully balanced and complete. If you do plan to mix and match exercises though, then use the guidelines I have laid out in the following article…
6 Guidelines for Creating Yoga Sets
This should help keep everything in balance. Let me know if specific issues arise and I will be glad to help out.
Thanks also for the helpful resource, I enjoyed playing :-D.
Cheers,
Anmol
on October 16th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Anmol,
Love your website. You are helping people who need advice on improving their well being and health. Keep up the good work.
Bhavin.
on October 18th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Thanks for the encouraging feedback my friend.
All Good Wishes,
Anmol
on October 26th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Dear Anmol
Hi my name is Pooja.I just stumbled on some of ur clips on you tube and i liked them very much and hence i went to ur website.I must say that your website is filled with vast information
I just hope if u can help me.
I have a problem of very very heavy thighs. my whole body is ok except i have lots and lots of fat stored on my thigh area and there seems to be no way i can keep them off me.i have like two mountains on the sides of my Iegs.I have struggled a lot since the time i was 17 and now i am 40.Still living with the hope that one day i shall see myself with a normal body shape.i am on an ayurvedic diet no rubbish goes in.
i walk regularly and have tried power yoga but all i could do till now is just stop them from further increasing.
Please help me.
on October 27th, 2008 at 1:42 am
Hi Sir,
I am 21 and only 4′ 11′’. I was wondering if there are any asanas in Yoga for increasing the length of the spine and fibia/tibula bones for increase in height. Please suggest all asanas that may help improve my height. Also if you could please suggest any ayurveda medicines for the same i would be very grateful. Thankyou very much and please continue to help us with your guidance. Best Wishes.
Priya.
on October 27th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
You are already on the right track if you are following a kapha reducing Ayurvedic Diet. Here is another article with helpful tips from Ayurveda for Weight Loss.
I suggest the Weight Loss Yoga Set for sure, but also suggest aerobic exercise, specially the elliptical trainer if you have access to one.
Let me know how it goes.
Best,
Anmol
on October 27th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Remember you are an infinite being, just embodying a human body.
Although it is difficult to increase height after this age, you can practice the following asanas to help.
Bow Pose
Cobra Pose
Head to Toe
Also, practice the 2 poses for balance in this 2 part series (yoga pose for balance & tree pose).
Basic Yoga Poses for Balance
Also follow a healthy diet and practice visualization meditation, where you visualize your body the way you would like it to be.
All Good Wishes,
Anmol
on November 3rd, 2008 at 1:34 am
Dear Anmol,
I am writing from Melbourne Australia after visiting your site and have a coupe of questions I hope you are in a position to answer for me.
I would very much like to gain access to a forum / site where I can discuss the recent happenings I have witnessed in my partner. Neither of us knew anything about TANTRA and had only shared maybe 5 sexual encounters prior to my partner experiencing the most amazing sensations that can only be likened to all that is written about Tantra.
I myself have not been as fortunate as him in that I am still trying to make the connection that he has so luckily been able to grasp without instruction. He has managed to rise from the first experience of having incredibly strong tingling in his head, hands and belly to now (after about 8 episodes later) to being able to bring on the “Tantric” feeling, harness it, build it, and circulate it throughout his whole body. The latest episode found him in such a state of euphoria that he sat up cupped both hands around what seemed to be a ball and said the energy within this sphere was so unbelievable that he felt he could round it off, lift it and throw it like a fireball. He said he felt so engulfed by this incredible feeling of being sooo able….. almost like he could move an object in the room just by concentrating this energy on it. I have watched his body wave with what seems to be the deepest pleasure for over an hour at a time. I have always read that these sorts of experiences can only be attained after years of devotion and study.
Nothing like this has ever happend to either of us before and we cannot really tell anybody as this sort of information second hand really loses it beauty and significance when it has never been experienced first hand.
All the sites we have come across only really describe the overall benefits of mutual exchange between male and female but never really describe in detail the actual sensations in basic terms.
We would love to be able to exchange our experiences with other people and hear some of their stories as this is so new to us; likewise we would love to know what sort of heights you can reach and what other experiences are possible.
I would also love to be able to share in this amazing experience with the man I love but am having trouble getting there which is so frustrating when he seems to have found it second nature. I want to embrace it so much and think it is one of the most incredible things I have ever witnessed but fear I will never be able to. I am not sure it is something I could do in a class with other people or with another person I dont know.
Do you have any recommendations on what might be the best way for me to progress successfully?
I would love to receive your feedback if you have the opportunity and appreciate your time.
Kindest Regards
Lindy
on November 6th, 2008 at 12:49 am
Welcome to the world of Tantra :-D. Yes sexual energy is certainly revered because it can be used for both the building of the physical body, but can also be used for spiritual growth.
Such spontaneous occurrences, such as your partners, are sometimes reported. My suggestion is for him to ensure he builds his systems to handle the energy that is now coursing through him. This is important so that it does not do damage to his body.
For you, it is important to remember that we are all on our unique trajectories to enlightenment and our pathways are our very own. I would not recommend you trying to duplicate his experiences, but instead to begin a meditation, kundalini yoga and tantra yoga practice of your own, and see what miracles happen for you.
You can use the free online courses on this website if you like.
Let me know if I can be of any further help and I would be glad to.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.
Best,
Anmol
on December 10th, 2008 at 3:33 am
Hi Anmol,
I have been practicising some of your yoga breathing and exercises but not so sure if I am doing it right. So please suggest if I can take your free online yoga classes.I need to desperately lose weight at the abdomen and waist. Please help. Thank you
on December 19th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
hi anmol,
we were in 9th grade English w/ Mr. Dingle, and now here we are a quarter century or so later!
I’d like to call your attn to the work of spiritual master/teacher/activist Andrew Cohen, if you’re not already familiar w/ his work. his path is called “evolutionary enlightenment”. i recognize it to be radically authentic and the most empowering, transforming perspective that i’m aware of at this point in human history. i highly encourage committed seekers to see if the evolutionary enlightenment perspective put forth by Andrew Cohen makes integral, unifying sense. [ enlightennext.org , andrewcohen.org ]
on December 21st, 2008 at 7:26 pm
What kind of yoga is good for High blood pressure. Do conduct any classes in New jersey?. I live in Edison area.
on December 22nd, 2008 at 1:29 pm
It’s wonderful you have a resource for people seeking yoga websites and information, it truly is what is needed to help sort through all the websites that are less than quality.
I see you don’t have yogatoday.com listed, and I have found it to be an excellent site for free classes that are quality and professional. They now offer free podcasts as well, and offer several styles of yoga including Ashtanga, Kundalini, and Vinyasa flow. I think you really should consider listing them as one of your recommended sites!
Thank you again for this great resource.
on December 22nd, 2008 at 10:38 pm
Yes please use the free online yoga classes to learn the breathing techniques correctly. The free online yoga pranayama e-book includes videos that others have found very helpful.
Best,
Anmol
on December 22nd, 2008 at 10:39 pm
Thanks for sharing the resource. Will certainly check them out.
Best,
Anmol
on December 28th, 2008 at 12:13 am
Great to hear from old friends :-). I am well aware of Andrew Cohen’s work and a fan as well.
Will include some of his thoughts on meditation in the near future as I am sure it will greatly benefit the readers and seekers.
Thanks for sharing the resources above and stopping by.
Cheers,
Anmol
on December 31st, 2008 at 5:10 am
For high blood pressure I suggest starting with pranayama, meditation and a gentle yoga practice. The following course has the right pranyamas and meditations to help your condition…
Beginner’s Meditation Program
I am currently not teaching in-person classes, but will be sure to let you know when I restart.
Best,
Anmol
on January 2nd, 2009 at 11:31 am
Anmol you are a demi God. truely amazing. thanks a lot. i was wondering if however you could put up some pieces on how our hindu Gods developed such super strength, surely not bodybuilding, dand bathak? what was ram and hanumans and the likes secret? thanks!
on January 2nd, 2009 at 11:44 pm
We are all divine :-).
Will share with you all the specific techniques of the great yogis, masters and legendary figures of the past whenever I can. It can be quite interesting and inspiring.
All Good Wishes,
Anmol
on January 3rd, 2009 at 11:45 am
Hello sir,
I really got inspired by your videos and information about Pranayam. I just visited your website today and am really enjoyed reading and watching the information.
I am really interested in doing the pranayam exercises, but the problem is that I was suffering from fissures a couple months back and I have an experience that whenever I start any exercise like, jogging or general pushups or warmup exercises(I haven’t tried Pranayam yet) the fissures recur. I am having homeopathic medication on it and the fissures are healing gradually. Can you kindly suggest me that should I start with the pranayama exercises in this condition? And if your answer is yes what precautions should I take?
Thanks a ton in advance,
Regards,
Ketan.
on January 3rd, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Glad you are enjoying Mastery of Meditation & Yoga. Try the following pranayamas, and do them without any straining. Build up slowly and gently.
Anuloma Viloma Pranayama
4 Part Breathing for Vitality
Let me know your progress and we will take it from there. Again, no straining — most important.
Best,
Anmol
on January 12th, 2009 at 9:29 am
hi,
i was wondering if doing one breathing meditation for a period of less than 20 min on average every few days enough to eventually gain some spiritual experience or physical result out of it? should one experiment with only one meditation tehnique at a time and use it only or should one use a wide array of techniques? if one keeps ones gains from meditation, is daily practise still important? cant one do it whenever and however one wants too? too be very specific was wondering if the alternate nostril breathing technique is enough to eventually open or activate the third eye?
on January 16th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Yes every little bit will help. If can build up a consistent practice, even if it’s just 20 mins it will be very beneficial.
Usually doing a few pranayamas is a good practice.
Yes daily practice of meditation is recommended.
Yes Anuloma Viloma pranayama is very powerful and will open the Third eye and awaken Kundalini. I don’t suggest doing just this pranayama, but instead making sure you have a physical aspect as well, so that the body and systems can handle the energy unleashed by this exercise.
All Good Wishes,
Anmol
on January 30th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Hi Anmol,
Thanks so much for the videos and all the tips, they’re really great.
I’ve only been doing kundalini yoga for a few weeks. I’ve tried a few other yoga types in the past but never really had the patients for it. With ky I felt an instant connection though, probably because of it’s more rhythmic etc.
But I have a question I’m hoping you might be able to answer - I’ve been doing an hour/day and feel great after my yoga and it really seems to help with my normally painful pms etc, and I feel very creative, optimistic and smiley in general but I also feel like I want to go to sleep after each session! Isn’t it supposed to make me energized? I feel happy but exhausted - which in turn helps with my insomnia, but not so good to want to sleep in the daytime..
Any thoughts on that?
Many thanks! Loving your site:-)
Mim
on February 2nd, 2009 at 5:53 am
Hello Anmol,
I did read the reviews from several people above, its very interesting. I have just started an Yoga store online and I am trying to wonder which Aroma can activate the seven chakras, I want to add that product in our store so people can use it.
Our store is www.yogastructure.com
on February 13th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Namaskar Anmol ji.
i’m having myopia since childhood. now its high myopia. i’m 33. can i pratice 3rd eye meditations and if yes can i use my mantram (AUM NAMAH SHIVAI) with it. i practiced it a couple of times but really can’t focus well. i get a pleasant trembling sensation around my eyes wnd what about the light in room. can it be dark or lil lit or normally lit.
on February 15th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
Hi Anmol,
Just wanted to write you to say thank you so much for your fantastic website and what a wonderful teacher and inspiration you truly are. I only wish you lived in the UK so I could come to one of your classes! Keep up the good work.
Love and Light
on February 17th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Hi anmol,
Please suggest any yoga for weight gain as iam too thin.
Thanks
M.Arul
on February 18th, 2009 at 1:09 am
I experienced a panic attack this morning, an hour after my pranayama practice. I only had time to do bellow breaths and your arm raises exercises and a few minutes in shavasna. I had strong palpitations, shrotness of breath, panic as well as overwhelming sensations/emotions in the area of my heart chakra. What could have caused this? it was scary. Thanks
on February 18th, 2009 at 4:58 am
Hi Anmol
i just love ur site and wanted to thank u for information that you are sharing with us.i have grown within after visiting your website.
i wanted to also ask you, i have severe pain in the heels of my feet and my feet are always very tired .what can i do for this.please guide
on February 18th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Thanks for your feedback and great to hear you are enjoying the website.
Cheers,
Anmol
on February 18th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
Glad you are enjoying and benefiting from the website. For your heel try Forward Bending Pose with the toes pulled back. It should help rejuvenate the legs.
Also try Downward Facing Dog, with heels pressing towards the floor to stretch the calves.
Let me know how it goes.
Best,
Anmol
on February 18th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
Are you prone to panic attacks? If not, it could be a release taking place. I would though advise you to slow down the practice and take a gentle approach, only doing as much as you can handle. Bellows breath is very powerful.
Let me know.
Best,
Anmol
on February 19th, 2009 at 12:00 am
Try doing the Yoga postures that offer resistance. This will stimulate muscle growth. Do exercises such as, Frog Pose, Chair Pose, Plank Pose (do push ups from there if you can), Bridge Pose.
Also follow a anti-vata, pro-kapha type diet, be careful of cholesterol and excessive fat gain though.
Best,
Anmol
on February 20th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Dear Anmol ji.
When can I expect your precious answer to my query dated 13th feb 2009. Queries posted after me are answered already.
Thanks & Regards.
on February 23rd, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Yes you can practice Shambhavi mudra, but don’t hold it for too long. Release it often, especially if you feel any eye strain. You can continue with the meditation though, without Shambhavi mudra, with either mantra, Om Naham Shivay or AUM mantra.
Having the room dim or dark is fine.
I also suggest the Yoga Eye Exercises for you. Also, it is important to consult your eye doctor if your condition is severe before starting these programs. And to repeat aim for gentle, steady progress.
Best,
Anmol
on February 28th, 2009 at 10:55 am
hello,
i know the ill effects of smoking as well as anyone and an ardently against smoking. however when ever i consume hookah, i feel this strange sensation near the third eye area and find my mind more empty and the remaining thoughts more clear.
is there an explaination for this or is this just an effect of nicotine?
on February 28th, 2009 at 11:00 am
hello again,
i recently noticed a difference between between mentally repeating a mantra and a mantra being said by something much deeper inside you, like your whole body is saying the mantra. is this a normal experience?
also, this question concerns the effects of the third eye and the power of visualization. i agree that we can manifest thoughts into reality but after experimenting with it, my experience suggests that it is, however, better to be desireless while practising such meditations and to desire(if required) what is best for us as God( supreme being) see’s it and not desire personal whims as in the long run, our own wishes and desires dont really lead to much and we invariably regret our decision or atleast investing soo much time on something so petty.
please comment
thanks a lot.
on March 5th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
1. This is a narcotic affect. Agoras and Tantrics are masters on the use of such chemicals, and really in order to use them safely it is good be such a master yogi first.
2. Mantras: Yes this is a normal experience once you are proficient with Mantra meditation. It is called the mantra singing you, instead of you singing the mantra :-).
3. Desire: You have pretty much quoted me. You can read my thoughts on desire and the laws of intention manifestation in the following article.
4 Keys Laws of Manifesting Desire if You Absolutely Must
Great to have your input on the website.
Best,
Anmol
on March 10th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
It could be the body adjusting to the new routines and exercises. Give it some time and once your pranic / energetic body is build up, you will feel more alive afer your practice.
Let me know you progress.
Best,
Anmol
on March 12th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
hi Anmol,
I am new to your website.But very much interested in enrolling for the online classes.Would like to know if you provide any online weight loss classes.
thanks,
bhavna
on March 12th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Yes there is a Healthy Weight Loss Yoga Class as well. Pay special attention to the breathing and yoga portion of that class as a minimum.
It is course #105 on the following page…
Free Online Yoga & Meditation Classes
Keep me updated on your progress.
Best,
Anmol
on March 13th, 2009 at 9:19 am
hello again,
i was wondering what are your views on the breath holding practises. is there any tantric or yogic angle on seeing how long one can hold ones breath?
a study conducted many years ago suggested that by holding your breath for longer than 3 mins underwater you would permenantly increase blood flow to the brain and hence intelligence.
this technique was practised by atleast one japanese billionare as well.
your views?
on April 1st, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Hi Anmol
My problem is probably to similar to that of Mitch(Post dated 18th Feb, 2009). When I try Kumbhaka during pranayama, after couple of hours I get a feeling as if my heart is getting constricted. This sensation is only on the left side. Also i notice that this has some connection with vayu in the body because this sensation abides when I release gas :(). I use vayu mudra to expel the gas. Have you or anyone known to you had a similar experience during the initial stages of their yoga practice?
My second and related question is that I am doing viparita kharini. Can it be the cause of the problem? My body seems to be producing a lot of gas although me and my wife take the same kind of food.
on April 7th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Breath retention is a key aspect of meditation. The most important part of it though, is that when doing yoga, it should be done gradually, and when doing meditation it should be allowed to happen spontaneously.
Best,
Anmol
on April 7th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Hi anmol,
Is there any meditation that will cure past life fears and karmic issues?
Friendly
m.arul
on April 9th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Anmol,
Could you please explain why it aids, meditation, spiritual connections to wear a head wrap/turban. I know different cultures wear these but what are the spiritual benefits.
Lisa
on April 29th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Hi Anmol,
I am a 26 year old woman and I recently came out of a bad relationship. After that I am having problem focusing on things. I want to let go and forget about the past but I just cant stop thinking about him and things that he did. I feel very angry and upset all the time. Is there any meditation/yoga practice which can help calm my anxiety?
Thank you so much for this wonderful website.
on May 5th, 2009 at 5:04 am
Hi Anmol,
Seeing this website I feel like I can find a solution to any of my problems through yoga.. I always believe in the power of yoga and meditation. But I am not able to put it into practice… I wanted to do rapid weight loss program… I started it many times. But I was not able to do it consistently for more than a week. Please suggest me some ways to throw away this procrastination and laziness and to consistently practice yoga.
on May 6th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
i was wondering why it gets harder to meditate when you are happy than when you are sad. it seems sadness seems to be a catalyst to meditation while happiness seems to be like pouring water on a fire.
is it just like what they say about writing; that happy people dont sit down to write?
on May 6th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Yes there is are techniques to deal with this. I will try publish some when I get a chance.
Best,
Anmol
on May 6th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Yes there are some advantages having to do with pressure on certain cranial bones, as well as containing one energy field. I will try to write about it in more detail when I get a chance.
Best,
Anmol
on May 6th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
Sorry to hear of your troubles. Please do the following exercises…
1. Kapalbhati Pranayama (visualize throwing out all your negative feelings and thoughts as you do the powerful exhalation).
In addition, think of the troubles he has caused you as repaying an old debt. So now the loop has been closed and you are free of this obligation. Try, I know it is hard, to live with the motto, “whatever comes let it come, whatever goes, let it go”, as best your can.
Also, please read the article “True Purpose of Relationships.” I feel it would be helpful to you in understanding and getting value from your suffering.
Let me know how it goes.
Love & Peace,
Anmol
on May 6th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
First focus on building your Third Chakra. this will give you immense willpower and help you see your projects through to the end.
Search for the following 2 sets on the website…
Core Abdominal Power Yoga Set
Yoga Exercises to Shape Stomach.
Both build the Third Chakra (and will benefit you in your weight loss efforts as a bonus :-).
Let me know how it goes.
Best,
Anmol
on May 6th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
Interesting thoughts. I am not sure if that has been my experience, but will certainly watch carefully to see if there is any correlation to mood with meditation practice. My motto has been to try and meditate regardless of mood. Of course this could be as I love meditation and am not driven so much be it’s results, but more so by the passion for it.
Best,
Anmol
on May 11th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Anmol,
Can you suggest some exercises for hair growth ?
on May 18th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
hi anmol,
i ordered and received a wonderful numerological report from you recently, which includes the 40 day transformational program. i also want to thank you for your links to ayurvedic websites..there are 5 products: shilajit, zyx for hair loss, obeslim, wheatgrass, and ashwagandha which will be very helpful in rebuilding my health.
i am writing about another issue that has had me alarmed for quite some time. for at least 7 years i have had the sensation of vibration below me..whether i am sitting standing or lying down..wherever i go. sometimes it is very strong like sitting on a washing machine sometimes it is a mild vibrating sensation. sometimes i feel panic, sometimes i feel sharp pains in odd locations my spine, a muscle, my head, my chest. i actually relocated twice thinking that would put an end to it..there aren’t many people i would dare mention this to for obvious reasons..and no, i don’t believe i am losing my mind..could this be a symptom of kundalini awakening?
on May 20th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
So glad you found the reading beneficial and thank you for the feedback.
Peculiar you mention this vibration, etc. I have had a wide range of kundalini experiences, and the vibration, just as you are describing it, is something I have also started feeling over the past year, although not as frequently, consistently or intensely as you.
With Kundalini symptoms, anxiety, worry and fear can become a bigger issue than the symptoms themselves, so what I always recommend is to get them checked out by a doctor so you can have your mind at ease. Often the anxiety ends up creating more problems in the body, which adds to the situation negatively.
So get checked out, and after the doctor says it’s nothing…. believe him :-), cause we know after all it’s Kundalini awakening that is taking place, and the doctor knows very little about that :-D.
Let me know how it goes.
Best,
Anmol
on June 1st, 2009 at 6:05 pm
hi respected anmol ji,,,
really its a kind of unique site i find to learn n practice of yoga n meditations,,,,do u know any practitioner in karachi where we could learn from him/her regularly ,,,2ndly will u plz guide me for the cources which provide relief in diabetics,,,and improve the losses due to this deases….thnx n regards u n yr team for such hardworking n vision..
on June 22nd, 2009 at 1:54 am
Hi Anmol, Can you suggests some exercises for reducing the hip. I have more flesh near the hip
on June 22nd, 2009 at 1:58 am
Anmol,
Can you suggest some exercises for good hair growth ?
on June 22nd, 2009 at 9:50 am
hi Anmolji,
I am practising abdominal yoga set. While doing breath of fire in the poses I am experiencing slight pain in my right arms. Is it normal ?
on June 22nd, 2009 at 9:52 am
Please try the following set. It is good for weight loss.
Yoga Set for Weight Loss
Best,
Anmol
on June 22nd, 2009 at 9:56 am
Please see the 2 comments and tips from “Ra” at the bottom of this page for hair growth (which is generally a pitta disorder).
All Archives
Best,
Anmol
on June 22nd, 2009 at 10:06 am
It takes some time for the body to adjust to Breath of Fire and also for you to master it, so it goes smoothly. Generally such pain is felt, when you are doing it with too much effort. Just practice BOF by itself as well, 1 minute a day. It will help you learn and master the technique.
Best,
Anmol
on June 23rd, 2009 at 1:38 am
Thank you very much for your prompt response
on June 24th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Hello Anmol, I am new to the site and just wanted to thank you for the excellent instruction. Yoga videos don’t take the time describing the exercises in near the amount of detail as this website. I haven’t found anything else quite like it and I think its categorized perfectly. I’m hoping to take some 3HO courses in the future and this will help me prepare for it. I will suggest this site to anyone interested in Kundalini Yoga.
on June 25th, 2009 at 1:21 am
Hi Anmol,
I have a problem. I made a mistake in the past. While doing it I never realised it. Even I did not think whether it is right or wrong. I just did what I liked. Now I feel very guilty. I ask myself why I did that. I have no answer. Sometimes I feel like it was not me who did that mistake. Because I was not of that character to have done that. What are the ways to come out of this guilty feeling and How can I ensure that I will not commit that mistake again ? I am not able to analyse the reason of why I did the mistake also. Please help me
on June 25th, 2009 at 1:48 am
Hello Anmol,
With reference to the comments between you and Gail above, I too have been experiencing strong vibrations especially in the lower body for the past year… I sometimes used to wonder if I have my mobile on vibrate and in my back pocket eventhough I knew it wasn’t there but I’d still check… I haven’t seen a doctor about this. Do you have any idea what this is about?
Thank you very much for all that you do.
on June 25th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
Hi Anmol,
I’ve pasted a comment in one of your earlier blog post on Best Spiritual Book. If time permits you, please read my comment and give your thoughts on them.
Thanks.
love,
KJ
on June 26th, 2009 at 8:25 am
Sir,
Around 8 months back (in NOV’08)because of high bp my father(staying in India(Delhi) had multiple clotting on right side of brain because of which his left side got partial paralytical attack. He is still feeling numbness/heaviness on left side of body , he always feels that he is carrying weight with him.
After that he had to undertake by pass surgery(in FEB’09) because of which the heaviness got increased.
He is doing Anulom Vilom for about half and hour in morning and evening from last 10 years also.
Is there any remedy for the same by exercise or ayurved? If yes please provide the same.
We have tried allopathy,haemopathy,panchkarma,reiki till date but nothing is working till date.
Hoping against the hope.
Thanking you in anticipation.
br
Rajesh Ahuja
on July 18th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
Dear Anmol Mehta:
…am new to your site… are you in los angeles? if so, where….you give classes, etc.? Will peruse you site more…
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also, could you (or I or anyone?!) write something about the temptation for “spiritual seekers” to ignore common sense clarification of communication, misunderstandings—because it means nothing to them about “other”….
“self” seems to too-often be the motivation here in L.A. And many of those same self-serving people are definitely into “meditation”, “yoga”, “self-help”, self-development, self-education, self-nutrition, self-advancement, self-prosperity, self-this and self-that. self-aggrandizement of spirituality, while ignoring common sense civility and grace in communication with others….
You try to have an exchange with them…and all I hear (perhaps because of listening too well)…is all their self-interests—–just like nations do, without regard to the other nations’ interests and perspectives in communication.
…they simply don’t communicate or recognize the “feelings” / perspectives of others. The whole society seems to be leaning this way… I’m told that potential employers don’t even send out thank yous and encouragements for applying for jobs, even in form letter! If they’re interested, they’ll call you. Live with it.
That’s the way it is.
Dehumanizing, ungracious, in my book.
And I find this phenomenon in the “new age” and in phony “spirituality” movements. Mental malpractices, manipulations…. cunning cleverness cloaked in goodness.
Yes, meditate for purity of motivations to envelop our hearts and environments?!
Your thoughts on this….
A last thought:
I’m learning to ignore those who “thing” you in this thinged society…and I’ve never wanted to do business with those I do not respect or whom I feel are unethical, even if there’s ethical money to be had.
Thank you for this site….will peruse!
on August 3rd, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Hi Anmol,
I am new to your site and i’am so much impressed and i have started to do the basic yoga. Can you please let me know there is any yoga for hair growth.
on August 5th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Great to hear you have started a yoga practice. There is a discussion on hair growth on the following thread. Generally this is a Pitta Disorder from an Ayurvedic perspective. I need to start a forum on this website soon :-).
http://www.anmolmehta.com/blog/archives/
Best,
Anmol
on August 6th, 2009 at 8:45 am
Hi Anmol,
Your website is excellent and helpfull. Keep it up. You have all the solutions but I didn’t find my solution. I need ur help. I’m not fat but my face is broad, it looks very healthy. Can u give me adviceses how to burn fat in the face with yoga exercises? (for example: Kareena Kapoor also did yoga to lose weight and to burn fat and she has done it!) I need ur tipps!
Thank u
on August 7th, 2009 at 9:02 am
can you answer my post on on June 25th, 2009
on August 7th, 2009 at 11:31 am
This is a complex question and below are my thoughts on this matter for you.
1. First, there is nothing wrong with making a mistake. We all make mistakes, it is part of being human. So don’t feel bad about it and don’t worry about making mistakes in the future as well, as this will paralyze you. You have reflected on the situation and learned what you can from it, that is your responsibility.
2. Choice is an illusion. This is a subtle topic, but reflect on the fact that we don’t know what thought is going to take place next in our mind. This thought will be based on all kinds of input coming in and it will be the basis for your reaction, and then more input, reaction, input, etc. Our responsibility is to become aware of this whole process and observe this reactionary nature of our mind. From this observation you will evolve to greater heights. So more than worrying about a specific act, devote yourself to practicing awareness of your reactions. That is the way forward.
3. Forgive yourself and be gentle with yourself. Don’t be so hard on yourself. It is ok. To diminish the feelings of guilt, remind yourself that life is a big game and the drama of one ego in the vast expanse of time and space is so very small, so don’t get caught up in the drama. Find that which gives you great joy to do, that which you love to do, and devote yourself to it. Meditation will help you with this shift to greater awareness.
God Bless You,
Anmol
on August 7th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Hi Anmol,
Can you suggests some exercises to correct sagging breasts ?
on August 9th, 2009 at 2:55 am
Hi Anmol,
I am a new reader to all your wonderful articles and insights and since some weeks a regular follower of all your yoga videos. Honestly i am so refreshed and engertic all day. Thank you.
In one of your articles you mentioned, that it is good to have warm water with 1tsp of honey in the morning. But I have been taking a warm glass with bsp of lime in it every morning on empty stomach as part of my diet and fitness regime.
Please advice me out of these two, which is more beneficial and why.
Regards & Best Wishes
Marlin
on August 9th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Hi Anmol,
it would be very grateful if u answer my question above!
Thank you
NADIA
on August 17th, 2009 at 12:52 am
Namaste, Dear Anmol !!!
I stumbled upon this web site and to say that it is “Great ” is not doing justice to your great work.
I started integrating weight loss yoga exercises and Kapalabhati pranayam. I would like you to help me with some yoga exercises for mild cervical spondylosis.
Thank you, very much.
A. Sankaran
on August 18th, 2009 at 1:22 am
Hi Anmol,
Could you please respond to me post dated August 7th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
on August 24th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Hi Anmol,
How can I improve my speech and stop stuttering?.
when I get nervous or feel really shy, my speech impediment.
Is it possible to control my stuttering while doing yoga and meditation. If so please give me guidence what kind of yoga and meditation techniques can help to reduce my stuttering.
Thanks
Ashok
on September 1st, 2009 at 2:04 am
Hi Anmol,
Can you suggest any exercise to correct sagging breasts
on September 23rd, 2009 at 2:40 am
Could you please respond to my post above?
on September 29th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
The following meditation helped me a great deal with shyness and social phobias. Please give it a sincere try.
Zen Meditation Technique.
Let me know how it goes.
Best,
Anmol
on September 30th, 2009 at 12:35 am
Could you please respond to me post dated August 7th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
on September 30th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
Hi Anmol,
You have done great study and shared good knowledge on yoga/mediation. i loved it. i will try to follow as much i can.
Thanks,
Jaimin
on October 30th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
How can i add my yoga site to your list?
tank you
regards
on November 3rd, 2009 at 11:02 am
Dear Anmol,
I am doing Pranayama everday and recently i observed some vibrations in my body while exhaling breath after holding breath long time.
First I start pranayama with bhastrika and after doing couple of kapalabhati excercises, Immediatly Iam inhaling and holding breath quite some time(Trying to hold as much as i can) and locking breath at neck and stomach. At this point while exhaling my breath through nose, I am getting vibrations in my body.
Why i am getting vibrations in my body and what causes to get these vibrations?.
Am I doing wrong way of pranayama or do i need to take break between each pranayama?.
Please suggest me
Thanks
Ravi
on November 6th, 2009 at 12:44 am
Breath retention is an advanced technique. So don’t over strain when doing this aspect of pranayama. Start off with less time and build up slowly allowing your system time to get used to the greater flow of energy that pranayama creates (which is what you are feeling).
Let me know how it goes.
Best,
Anmol