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About Bangalore

Bangalore or Bengaluru, whichever way you like it, is the capital city of Karnataka. Sprawled over an area of over 700 sq km, it is known as the IT Capital of India. The City of Gardens is other epithet, this hi-tech city of India is adored with. Just visit this city once and you will discover the varied facets of it.

Travel to Bangalore

Bangalore is easily reachable through any part of India. You can take any mode of transport – rail, road or air – to reach Bangalore. The Bengaluru International Airport, located at Devanahalli, is the air link point of the city. All the major airlines run flights to/from Bangalore. The rail and road network of the city with other parts of India is also well developed. Rajdhani Express connects Bengaluru to New Delhi. It is also connected to Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad and other major cities of India. City Railway station, Cantonment Railway station, Yeswanthpur Railway station are the major railway stations of Bangalore.

Bangalore Travel Destinations

You will spoilt for choices while visiting Bangalore. Every nook and cranny of the city is a travel destination in itself.

• Vidhan Soudha, the landmark of the city of Bangalore, is the first thing which attracts every visitor. This impressive granite structure was built by the former chief minister of erstwhile Mysore state, Sri K Hanumanthaiya.

• Cubbon Park – Known to be the lung of the Garden City, it is one of the most soothing places one can head on to in the middle of this busy city.

• Lal Bagh – Laid by Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, it is considered to be one of the most romantic gardens in India.

• Bangalore Palace – It is another spectacular edifice dotting the skyline of Bangalore. A lesser known one it has just come into prominence as a tourist attraction of the city. You have to pay Rs 100 if you are an Indian and Rs 200 if a foreigner, to visit this palace.

• Tipu Sultan’s Palace – One of the most famous and most visited tourist destination in Bangalore, this magnificent structure is mainly built in wood. The residence of the Tipu Sultan the great, it has its own place in list of Bangalore’s tourist attractions.

• The Bull Temple – Carved out of one boulder, this is a spectacular example of south Indian temple architecture. It is believed to have been built a bull that used to stole the crops of the local farmers.

• The ISKCON temple – This one of its kind temple in Bangalore is a perfect blend of modern technology and age old spirituality of India. Set amidst serene surrounding, it just transports you to another world.

• Mukti Naga temple – Standing 16 feet tall, this world’s largest Naaga statue.

You cannot get enough of Bangalore tourist destinations as there are so many and surely you cannot explore each and every one in just a single trip to this city.

Hotels in Bangalore

Bangalore is lined with every type of hotels. Hotels in Bangalore range from 5 star hotels to budget hotels in Bangalore. ITC Windsor Sheraton, Hotel Leela Palace Kempinski, Hotel Le Meridien, Hotel Taj Residency, Hotel Park, Hotel The Oberoi, Hotel Taj Westend, Hotel The Lalit Ashok Bangalore are some of famous names in the category of Luxury hotels in Bangalore. Budget Hotels in Bangalore include Hotel Bangalore International, Hotel Comfort Inn Infantry Court, Hotel Nalapad Residency, Hotel A J International.

Bangalore Economy

Known as the Silicon Valley of India, it is the hub of information and technology sector in India. The city also houses some of the largest heavy industries such as HMT and ITI. The city holds the record of highest IT related exports for India.

Bangalore Education

Bangalore is also known for its educational institutes and quality of education. Some of the well known educational institutes of Bangalore include Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (IIT –B), Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Science, University of Agricultural Science, Bangalore University and Rajiv Gandhi Health University

Yoga has become an interesting fitness trend in America. Incidentally, Yoga can be an excellent way to get in shape, lose weight, etc. If this is all you do with Yoga, though, you are missing quite a bit.

Yoga is another method of contacting and expressing the self through the body. If you pay attention, going through these exercises will give you a chance to become more familiar with your body. When you learn to maintain a state of deep focus (through Yoga or any other exercise), you will begin to gain deeper and deeper insights. Properly focused Yoga practice will not only make your body more limber, it will also create greater flexibility of perception. Increasing flexibility of perception is how we start to open the doors to true freedom!

So how do we use our focus to deepen our Yoga practice? There are a variety of methods, but I will give you three to start with. To have a deeper experience while practicing Yoga, you can focus on the muscles being stretched, the breath, or the feet.

Focusing on the muscles being stretched is very powerful. As you relax into the posture, you can smile into these muscles, and deepen the stretch. Sometimes (particularly for beginners) focusing on the active muscles seems to amplify discomfort. If this is the case, then you can loosen your focus to the general area of the stretch, or choose one of the other objects of focus.

Focusing on the breath is a classic meditation as well as an excellent method of deepening your practice of Yoga. Breath-work in Yoga is typically referred to as Pranayama. If you are doing a Yoga workout, switching asanas (positions) to work up a sweat, the best thing to do is mindful diaphragmatic breathing. Breathe deep into the belly and pay attention to the sensations that arise in conjunction with the breath. If you are holding a single asana for an extended period of time, you can use the same breathing method, or you can play with the breath of fire. The breath of fire is rapid diaphragmatic breathing; see if you can use your abdominal muscles to draw in a deep (not long) breath and exhale the breath quickly. Start slowly with the breath of fire, and add speed as you grow more comfortable.

The final point of focus that we will cover for Yoga practice is the feet. Focusing on the feet has a very grounding effect; it reminds you of your connection to the Earth. If any of the other methods are too uncomfortable, or if you find yourself getting distracted, you can always bring your focus back to your feet. Pay attention to your feet, and how you connect with the Earth as you transition through asanas.

Regardless of which point of focus you choose, you will gradually develop more and more mindfulness. This can transform your experience of Yoga. One of the many benefits of having an active meditation (Yoga, a martial art, walking meditation, etc.), is how easy it is to bring it into the rest of your life. Still meditation (sitting or standing) is also very useful, but the state of insight gained there is a bit more difficult to carry into your day-to-day routine.

Yoga is a powerful method for health and growth. As you develop your focus and insight in your Yoga practice, you will be able to enjoy more insight and awareness in every moment of every day!

If you are like me, you are probably wondering what this “Law of Attraction” is all about”…

Last year, I traveled to India to study and sing with a group of singers and chanting masters. As soon as we started chanting, I felt a sudden shift happen within me. It was amazing! I felt such freedom and inner peace. I had discovered music mantras; (old sacred teaching/texts or meditations from the Veda which help calm your mind) and it finally helped me shut the chatter box in my mind….

So how does this relate to the Law of Attraction? As shown in the Secret, the Law of Attraction will help you create your ideal future by repeating your wishes and visualizing your futur in the present moment. By focusing on them daily, the universe will then bring to you the opportunities to act upon and make your wishes a reality…

Now you don’t need to go to India, or be a singer either. You can create your own sacred place right where you are, right now… Just close your eyes and repeat the following mantra in your mind (say it aloud if you can , if not, repeat it in your mind)

OM NAMA SHIVAYA

This is a meditation mantra and it is repeated to attain spiritual growth. Repeat this mantra all day long and see what happens, but do it consistently.

My India experience was so amazing and transformative that when I got back, I decided to record the mantras so I can re-live this inner peace feeling daily.

That’s when I decided to record ZEN voyage, a music CD that will calm your mind and soothe your soul. I hope I can help others soothe themselves through my voice and music. Namaste

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