“Meditation and Sleep”, Dr. L. Schanzer, Encyclopedia of Sleep and Dreaming
For thousands of years practitioners of meditation have asserted therapeutic effects. Within the past few decades technology has evolved and scientific interest has moved towards objectifying the effects of meditation practices....
Dr. Lakshyan’s Favorite Quotes
“There is in all things visible, a hidden wholeness.” – Thomas Merton “What you are, you are already by knowing what you are not free of it are remain in your own natural state.” – Nirsargadatta Maharaj “You are your own redeemer.” – Swami Sivananda...
Dr. Lakshyan’s Asanas
Asana is traditionally defined as a “comfortable seat” that is the seated posture used for meditation. More typically now in yoga, the term is used for any physical posture of Hatha yoga....
Dr. Lakshyan’s Personal Statement on Yoga Philosophy/Methodology
Yoga is a vast subject of never-ending depth. Yoga helps us to realize our full capacity for being human. Regardless of tradition or ‘name-brand’, as yoga teachers, we teach what we know....