Asana
Asana refers to the physical component of yoga. Practicing asana requires an awareness of your body, your posture, and gravity. The spine is of particular importance in asana because it …
Category: Asana
Ardha Navasana Yoga Pose
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Upward Bow or Wheel Yoga Pose
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Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Yoga Pose
Even in the three Upanishads discussed we do not explicitly find a doctrine outlining yoga. There is no systematic reflection on the yoga notions attempting to create coherence and clarification …
Pranayama
Pranayama refers to breath control or the breathing exercises in yoga. Prana is the vital force or life energy, andyama means ”to extend.” In yoga it is the awareness of …
The Benefits of Yoga
Ancient yoga masters considered good health to be an integrated state of physical, mental, and social well-being. Because it is a profound tool to restore balance to the whole person, …
Pratyahara
Pratyahara refers to sensory detachment. It is a discipline to control the senses and the mind. Pratyahara quiets the senses, drawing them away from stimuli in order to meditate. Our …
The Language of Yoga
The original language and text of yoga is Sanskrit. Nevertheless, yoga has been translated into untold numbers of other languages for use by the cultures of the world. But whether …
Introduction Yoga
Yoga is a complete science that anyone can practice. This ancient system of integrating physical, mental, and spiritual well-being is the most widely practiced health system throughout the contemporary world. …
Supported Headstand Yoga
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