Welcome to Sumits Yoga Blog: A Journey of Wellness and Wisdom
Introduction: Hello, dear readers, and welcome to the Sumits Yoga blog! I'm Sumit Banerjee, and I'm thrilled to embark on this new...
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Nov 236 min read
Yoga Teacher Training - My experience
The Teacher Becomes the Student What does it mean to be a teacher? For me, it means learning—every single day. As I write this book, The...
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Nov 203 min read
"The Hard Way is the Right Way" Bikram
Have you ever noticed that the most meaningful things in life don’t come easy? Why is that? Bikram would often tell his students: “The...
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Nov 42 min read
"Quincy Jones, Bikram Yoga, and the Lesson Behind 'We Are the World'"
We remember and honor the life of Quincy Jones, a true musical genius and a devoted practitioner of Bikram Yoga. Quincy’s contributions...
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Oct 293 min read
Q: What makes the Bikram yoga sequence unique?
A: To understand what makes the Bikram sequence unique, we need to go back to India, where yoga has long been viewed as a therapeutic...
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Oct 293 min read
How can I improve my yoga poses?
A: That's a great question! It’s important to remember that yoga poses and the body are intricately connected, like a dance where each...
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Oct 223 min read
The Hanuman Chalisa
The Hanuman Chalisa was written by the poet-saint Tulsidas in the 16th century. Tulsidas is also the author of the Ramcharitmanas , a...
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Oct 2210 min read
Ramayanas 4 main events
The Ramayana is one of the two great epics of ancient India, along with the Mahabharata . It tells the story of Prince Rama, an...
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Oct 192 min read
A Hug, Three Breaths, and the Power of Connection
I wanted to share a profound experience I had during a retreat with the great Thich Nhat Hanh. His words and teachings have a way of...
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Oct 197 min read
Strength, Balance, and Flexibility
As we journey through life, our bodies naturally stiffen and tighten, much like a tree that grows rigid with age. We may start to move...
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Oct 193 min read
The Pioneers of Yoga in the West
It’s amazing to think about how yoga, which has become such an integral part of Western culture, actually began its journey across the...
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Oct 193 min read
What is Meditation
People often ask me, “Sumit, what exactly is meditation?” For a long time, I thought meditation was something complicated—something only...
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Oct 183 min read
2 Myths behind the Asanas
Hanumanasana – The Monkey God’s Great Leap The story of Hanumanasana is rooted in one of the most famous and beloved epics of India, the...
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Oct 182 min read
Deepest meaning for the Goal of Yoga
One question I get asked often is, “Sumit, what is the goal of yoga?” And to be honest, my answer depends on who’s asking. If it’s...
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Oct 183 min read
“Know Yoga, Know Peace. No Yoga, No Peace”
When I opened my first yoga studio, I saw the saying “ Know Yoga, Know Peace. No Yoga, No Peace” printed on someone’s t-shirt. It...
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Oct 173 min read
Timeline of Ancient Indian Spiritual and Literary History
1. The Vedic Period (1500–500 BCE) The Vedas (1500–1000 BCE) : The Vedas are the oldest known scriptures in Hinduism, written in...
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Oct 173 min read
"The Unwavering Devotion of Eklavya: A Tale of Sacrifice and Self-Belief
Among all the incredible stories in the Mahabharata , one that always tugs at the heart is the story of Eklavya. It’s a tale of devotion,...
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Oct 174 min read
The Gita’s Message and Gandhi’s Path of Non-Violence
The Bhagavad Gita has been a guiding light for many people throughout history, offering wisdom in times of doubt and inner conflict. One...
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Oct 174 min read
2 of my fav lessons from the Mahabharata
Among the hundreds of stories passed down in Indian culture, the Mahabharata stands out as one of the greatest epics ever told. The name...
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Oct 163 min read
Lying Still, Letting Go
The Healing Power of Stillness When Laura lost her mother, the world seemed to move on, but she felt like time had stopped. The grief was...
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