The actual practice of meditation is definitely not something we can actively ‘do’, rather it describes the spontaneous action of something that happens as a result of everything else https://www.doyou.com/dhyana-the-7th-limb-of-yoga-explained-66579/…
When we practice Dharana, the mind gets peaceful. We strengthen the mind by focusing on one area and practicing control of the mind. Closely linked to the previous two limbs;…
Pratyahara changes our state of mind so that we become so absorbed in what it is we’re focussing on, that the things outside of ourselves no longer bother us and…
The breath truly is the key in moving distractions from the mind. (Read our introduction to the 8 limbs of yoga here…) What is Pranayama? Pranayama is the fourth limb of…
Asanas come after the outward and inward guidelines of Yama and Niyama, and prepare us for Pranayama. They are a physical purification and a way to become calm and steady.…
In part three of this three-part series on The Science of Breathing, discover a few of the ways focusing on the breath in yoga—and in everyday life—can improve your overall…
https://www.ekhartyoga.com/articles/ashtanga-yoga-the-primary-and-intermediate-series – Jenny Savage We take a closer look at the Primary and Intermediate series of Ashtanga Yoga. What are they and when can we progress through the series? Six series…
Do you ever feel as though you’re undermining your happiness? Your yoga practice can help break the cycle. Here’s how. https://yogainternational.com/article/view/is-santosha-contentment-really-possible – by B Grace Bullock Santosha Do you ever…
As you see the numbers on the scale creep up every week and your energy levels start to lower, the last thing you may feel like doing when you’re pregnant…
Our asana practice is the beginning of a process of fine-tuning that starts with the body and grows ever more subtle though layers of our being – which perhaps we…
Nadi Shodhana, or “alternate nostril breathing,” is a simple yet powerful technique that settles the mind, body, and emotions. http://sequencewiz.org/2014/08/06/one-nostril-breathing/ BY OLGAKABEL https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-12936/3-reasons-everyone-should-try-alternate-nostril-breathing.html – Dr. Paula Watkins https://chopra.com/articles/nadi-shodhana-how-to-practice-alternate-nostril-breathing – By…
Challenging and strength-building, chaturanga dandasana (four-limbed staff pose) is probably one of the most frequently practiced postures in vinyasa classes. Its classic alignment is a challenge to many students from…
The truth is, that at present, the most popular way to interface with the long tradition of yoga is through our physicality. Our physical patterns are created through a combination…
Letting go gives us freedom and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything – anger, anxiety, or possessions – we cannot…
Great article from Kirsty Tomlinson from www.ekhartyoga.com defining some common Yoga terms. If you don’t know the difference between your sacrum and your sternum, mix up your chaturangas with chimichangas*…
