Bliss Blog

Why do Pranayama?

Experiments in yogic breathing by Patton Sarley (Dinabandhu) Physical well-being. Lightness of heart. Clarity of mind. Inner and outer health and fulfillment. Weight loss. Purpose, intention, and direction. If you could produce these sorts of results without any cost, equipment, office visits, travel, or special…

Read More

YOGA: Do you have the Jitters?

Do you have the Jitters? Well, now’s the time to undo your knots, before you say ‘I do’. We marry because we think we are madly in love, or maybe we want to physically and emotionally be fulfilled. We very much wish our love to…

Read More

Seniors strike a pose

By Yasmin Fudakowska-Gow, The Gazette – April 8, 2004 “Several yoga classes on the West Island are designed specifically with mature adults in mind. Many instructors and students are convinced the age-old practice can help keep them young.”

Read More

Yoga helps slow learners’ mental fitness

February 2, 1972 Yoga lessons are helping about 300 Montreal students with learning problems to increase the powers of concentration. “The course helps the body build up maturity,” said yoga teacher Madan Bali. “A strong conception in the mind increases abilities in the body.” The…

Read More

Yoga adopted as mental fitness class

By Carmel Dumas, December 22, 1971 Students who have little control over their emotions and poor concentration are being helped by the rudiments of yoga. For two years now, yoga and other special courses have been added to curriculum of the Montreal Catholic School Commission’s…

Read More