Prenatal yoga: What you need to know
Prepare your body and mind for labour and delivery with prenatal yoga. Practice loving compassion for yourself and baby. Prenatal yoga is one of the best things that you can…
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Pranayama: The Breath of Life
http://swamisatchidananda.org/pranayama-breath-life/ – By Swami Satchidananda For breath is the life of beings and so is called “the life of all.” —Taittiriya Upanishad, 11.2 Prana is the vital force that makes up…
Padmasana: Sitting for Meditation
The basic goal of all the asana practice is finding and maintaining a comfortable padmasana (lotus pose) for meditation. There are a few key anatomical components and principles to finding…
Samadhi (Bliss or Enlightenment): The Eighth Limb of Yoga Explained
Samadhi, Bliss, the union with the Whole and oneness with the Universe, is something that cannot be explained in words. It’s something each individual must try to experience on his…
Dhyana (Meditative Absorption): The Seventh Limb of Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga
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/…
Dharana (Focussed Concentration): The Sixth Limb of Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga
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: The Fifth Limb of Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga
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…
Pranayama: The Fourth limb of Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga
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…
Asana: The Third limb of Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga
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.…
The Benefits of Mindful Breathing: 4 Reasons to Breathe Better
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…
Ashtanga Yoga The Primary and Intermediate Series
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…
Is Contentment (Santosha) Really Possible?
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…
The Ultimate Guide to Exercise During Pregnancy
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…
The Koshas: 5 Layers of Being
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…
Yogis ahead of science: One nostril breathing determines how you feel
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…
Rethink Your Chaturanga Alignment: 6 Practice Tips
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…