What the heck is this website? Om Shanti is a blog about all things yoga. Newer students and experienced yogis/yoginis may find topics of potential interest here.
Who the heck are you? I’m Eugene, aka Ekachakra, a guy who does yoga in Bloomington, Indiana (that’s Indiana, not India), and sometimes in other places. In my spare time, I’m also pursuing a PhD in Philosophy at Indiana University.
Do you teach yoga anywhere? Yes. I teach several classes a week at Bloomington Power Yoga in Bloomington, Indiana: www.bloomingtonpoweryoga.com.
Can I post comments on your blog? Yes! Any and all comments are welcome. You can comment even if you are not a registered user on WordPress.
Can I be a guest blogger? Ok, if you really want to. Send me an email and tell me about yourself. It would be preferable, of course, if you actually did some yoga.
What does Om Shanti mean? “Om” has no literal meaning. Some say it is the sound of the universe, infinity, the divine, or something like that. “Shanti” means simply “peace”.
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Quite informative blog.Good luck.
Comment by surjit May 17, 2007 @ 4:07 am“OM” symbol=THE LOWER CURVE IS AWAKENING THE TOP CURVE IS ASLEEP WITHOUT DREAMING THE SIDE CURVE IS DREAMING THE DOT IS BLISS AND THE LINE BETWEEN IS MAYA
Comment by misha May 22, 2007 @ 1:30 amHello
Great book. I just want to say what a fantastic thing you are doing! Good luck!
G’night
Comment by tovorinok July 4, 2007 @ 11:33 pmYou blog says your pursuing a PhD in Philosophy. I was wondering if you have the time, I would very much be interested in getting your opinion on some ancient text and its meanings.
Comment by cat July 9, 2007 @ 12:53 amHi, Cat. Yes, I am pursuing a PhD in philosophy. I don’t study ancient texts per se, but feel free to send me some questions at esp@indiana.edu.
Eugene
Comment by ekachakra July 9, 2007 @ 3:20 pmI don’t actually have a comment this time, because I really do enjoy this blog
Rather I have a question. I’ve just started teaching yoga and a fellow teacher told me her private client said to her “why do i even NEED open hips anyway, it’s not like they hurt me or anything”
I myself have tight hips, and opening them FEELS good (even when they’re screaming at me in Double Pigeon) and i think it’s a metaphor for exploring myself, both as a practitioner and in how i guide my students.
But i’m stumped in what to tell my friend to tell her client
Help?
Comment by Shakira January 26, 2008 @ 3:30 pmYour site is one of the best I have come across. I love the videos and the creative transitions and excellent instruction. Keep it up! Peace!!
Comment by tricia May 29, 2008 @ 2:17 pmwhat do you think about the matrix trilogy does it have a meaning. at the end of the last part they were chanting om shanti om . tell me explain
Comment by kris June 21, 2008 @ 9:45 pmThanks for all your videos found the gorilla jumps useful. Any chance of a video and breakdown of the elusive lift up and jump back . I’m close but still not quite there. Ps. great page design, love the mandalas!
Comment by grimmly July 2, 2008 @ 3:48 amI love your blog! I’m a new teacher (Anusara-trained) and, of course, ongoing student of yoga based in NYC.
Your practice is beautiful and inspiring.
best,
Comment by Davi July 16, 2008 @ 1:08 pmDavi
The meaning of Om Shanti
Comment by sankar November 25, 2008 @ 5:29 amOM- represents the Soul within the body .. called ‘I am a soul’not this perishable body
Shanti – means peace
I am a peaceful soul
i love your blog! you’re so generous to share your time and energy with the world. best of luck to you in all of your pursuits
~ om shanti
Comment by tessa January 4, 2009 @ 4:41 pmEverybody knows what OM means, not that it has to “have” a meaning. It just IS. While it’s not quite the same, I always think of it like Ya Allah, but it’s stronger than Oh Allah, if anybody ever noticed. I knew what Shanti was, but this is the only place I found it pure and simple and not all garbled together with verbage. Thank you for that.
Comment by Stephens et al February 4, 2009 @ 8:09 pmI’m a fellow Bloomingto-nian and recently graduated from a yoga teacher training program. I’m looking to connect with others in the community and was pleasantly surprised to find this blog. Thanks so much for giving your time and sharing all of this wisdom!
Comment by Lisa February 19, 2009 @ 8:22 pmA wonderful delightful site, thankyou!
Comment by jina March 5, 2009 @ 6:36 amA teacher shared many years ago that “om shanti”
could also be interpreted as “ocean of peace…”
I love the instantaneous calming effect of that single phrase. namaste
om shanti means i am a peaceful soul according to god shiva the supreme soul at Brahmakumaris, they teach true n original raj yoga
Comment by kishore May 8, 2009 @ 7:55 pmI also love om shanti and connect very much with that phrase. Om means, I am a soul and shanti means peace. It is the sweetest phrase in the universe and gives so much peace and contentment that nothing more is needed but om shanti.
Comment by Carol May 18, 2009 @ 9:28 pm