Dr. Umesh Dwivedi is actively involved in research across various fields, with a particular interest in exploring the broader applications and benefits of yoga and related disciplines.
He was awarded his doctorate in the presence of distinguished personalities including Mr. Prakash Javadekar, former HRD Minister, Government of India; Mr. Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister; Dr. K. Kasturirangan, former Director of ISRO; and Padma Shri Dr. H. R. Nagendra, his doctoral guide, former NASA scientist and consultant to Harvard University and the University of British Columbia.
Anuradha Dwivedi has been practicing yoga for many years and plays an important role in supporting and guiding the women's yoga batches at Soham Yoga Studio. She also provides assistance to women whenever required, creating a comfortable and supportive environment for female practitioners.
As a mother and homemaker herself, Anuradha understands the unique needs and challenges faced by women and is able to guide them with empathy and practical experience on various women-related concerns.
She has taught and supported numerous pre-natal and post-natal yoga students, helping women maintain their physical and mental well-being during these important stages of motherhood.
Anuradha also provides guidance on healthy eating and dietary choices and helps address common diet-related queries. She regularly shares guidance and ideas through healthy recipes to encourage a balanced and wholesome lifestyle.
Apart from yoga and wellness, Anuradha enjoys crochet as a creative hobby. She shares her work and ideas through crochet patterns .
Soham is not the name of any individual associated with SYS. The word Soham is derived from an ancient Sanskrit expression and carries a profound spiritual meaning related to self-awareness, consciousness, and the universal nature of existence.
Pronunciation:
Soham is pronounced as "So' Hum".
Meaning:
Soham is a combination of two Sanskrit words: "Sah", meaning "That", and "Aham", meaning "I". Therefore, Soham means "I am That."
Through this mantra, we identify ourselves with something much vaster than our individual identity—something closer to the Divine, Brahman, the infinite and universal consciousness. This understanding encourages an expansion of consciousness and a deeper awareness of our connection with the universe.
As a Mantra:
The Soham mantra is considered a natural mantra because it is already an inherent part of our nature. So'ham is present within all of us and is continuously repeated along with our natural breathing.
With each breath, the subtle sound of "Sooooo..." accompanies inhalation, while "Hummmm..." accompanies exhalation. By gently becoming aware of these natural sounds, one can use the breath as a means of cultivating mindfulness, concentration, and inner awareness.
In this way, the breath itself becomes a natural reminder of Soham, connecting the individual awareness with a greater sense of universal consciousness.
Other Names and Designations:
The mantra is also referred to or written in different forms, including:
Hear Soham
Experience the natural rhythm of the Soham mantra through the sound of the breath and allow it to become a gentle practice of awareness and mindfulness.