Pranayama, also known as yogic breathing is the method of silencing the breath. Prana has been defined as the air which flows through the body. Pranayama is made up of three parts: controlled inhalations, controlled exhalations and holding of the breath. When you do all three parts, it is called sahita, while doing only the holding breath without the other two is called kevala. You should start with sahita till kevala comes into being. This is a technique that controls all th…
The Best Benefit Of Yoga- Efficiency In Work Is Yoga!
Sometimes, what a voluminous book cannot explain can be explained in a single sentence! It is true about yoga. Yoga is not a mere word; it is a vast subject with many dimensions.
The wise saying goes, Yoga karmasu kaushalam!-which means, Efficiency in work is yoga!
What you do is not important. How you do what you do, is important!
Yoga also means union. What union? Whether union between the body and the mind? Or the mind with the spirit? The traditionally accept…
Understanding the different types of Yoga
Confused about the different types of Yoga? Read this quick guide to find out what’s right for you.
Yoga Clothing – Dressing Down To Dress Up
Yoga is helping people the natural way to ease stress/pain. Beneficial results from practising yoga is peace of mind.
Yoga For The Beginner
One of the amazing things about yoga is that despite the great benefits that it produces, it requires no costs. There is not specific yoga training equipment that one has to use in order to obtain the desired results and there is no such thing as the perfect environment required for practicing yoga.
All this is a direct consequence of the fact that yoga is, more than a practice, a state of mind and a life style. That is why your will, as well as your believes and attitude…
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali An Historical Text
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is a text still used today by many yoga teachers, traditions, and schools. Find out more about its history, and what is contained within it.
Building stronger arms through Yoga
At first glance, most Yoga poses seem more of a feat of flexibility versus being an exercise for increasing strength. Since the strength of the arms is arguably considered the most when assessing brute power, most beginners indeed do wonder if Yoga can strengthen the arms. Yes it can.
Foundations of Yoga, Part 3: Satya (Truthfulness, Honesty)
In the eightfold path of Yoga as laid out by the sage Patanjali, the foundations are “Yama and Niyama”, the “do’s and don’t’s” of spiritual life, without which the structure of Yogic success will not stand. And one of the most important of these is satya, truthfulness, honesty. Read on to see how important this really is.
How To Meditate With A Mantra
These days whenever a politician repeats a promise over and over again commentators say that this promise has become a mantra for that politician. For the journalists, the word mantra means a meaningless phrase that is repeated endlessly. For yogis however, a mantra is a word or collection of words, which has the power of liberating a human being from all limitations.
How can the repetition of a word or a few words have the capacity to bring about such miraculous resul…
Kripalu Yoga Joining Forces
Learn about Kripalu yoga, and what makes it different to other forms of yoga. Discover how to make the experience of self perception through yoga more authentic.
Prenatal Yoga Teaches Breathing & Relaxation Exercises For Expectant Mothers
Prenatal yoga is an exercise that is designed to promote breathing exercises, posture and emotional relaxation. This approach is often sought by pregnant women who are preparing for a natural childbirth or who wish to stay physically and emotionally healthy during their pregnancy. One of the many benefits of prenatal yoga is the lack of physical exertion that is required, which makes it a safe practice for many moms-to-be.
During the pain that is associated with a natural …
The Best Yoga Techniques – Is Not To Contemplate But Concentrate
Techniques that surely eases body pains and a troubled mind