Sardar Pugri House

Jasprit ‘s relationship developed with Jaspreet, owner of Sardar Pugri House in Amritsar, while he was searching for quality pugree (turban) cloth for the doras that we use in our yoga classes. Jasprit incorporated fabric to go beyond traditional yoga poses, thus enhancing strength and flexibility. Unlike rubber bands or thick belts used in other [...]

Physical Trajectories of Yoga

Follow up from Action Tools for Wellness: RussaYog uses the three tools of: pranayam (mindful breathing); kriyas (mindful movements) and; asans (postures with the body in stillness) to develop our abilities to remain mindful. To further enhance these experiences we use universal mantras. The physical trajectories and sequences in RussaYog® use the concept of puran [...]

Maintaining Yoga While Traveling

Life has a tendency to fall in and out of balance. Summer sunshine rolls out from behind winter’s clouds and all we want to do is play. Go outside, visit someplace new, just take a break. Instead of an equal balance of work and play, we indulge. When you find yourself losing that balance, your [...]

What is Obesity?

When we hear the word “obesity” it conjures up an image of a heavy person, shuffling slowly through life, unable to freely move, burdened with health problems. Obesity has become an Epidemic; and not just in the U.S. Physical obesity is driven by factors, like overeating, lack of exercise, using food as a tool to [...]

Balance and Open: Breathing Mindfully

This pranayam sequence allows you to open your expressive side. In a series of 3 pranayam, Jasprit uses a simple dora (a one-meter length of fabric) to stretch and expand. Follow along and feel great!  

Where did this RussaYog® idea come from?

Jasprit Singh has integrated a rope into his ‘workout’ routine for decades now. The connection of the rope to Indian mythology stories create a natural link to the use of the rope in modern yoga practice. The rope is so simple, yet powerful that you won’t believe it until you try it. Here’s Jasprit talking [...]

Chariot 3 Balance with Dora

Strength and Flexiblity Chariot 3 Balancing pose. Use a dora (a one-meter length of fabric) to bring yourself to your limit.