Deepening the Yoga Practice
This article offers practical advice to help you with the inner experience of yoga. It is important to remember that progress…
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Category: Hatha Yoga
The King and Queen of Asana
Inverted postures are exceptional innovations of yogic practice. During inversions the pull of gravity is counteracted, which leads to…
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Chair Yoga – The Sun Salute
Here are chair yoga variations for senior or those with physical limitations. Extract from the the course Chair Yoga Teacher Training…
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Oxygen – Nerve Impulse – Prana – Thought
What do yogis mean by the word prana? Yogis speak about ha and tha, or sun and moon energy, two subtle currents which work within the body…
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Overcoming Pain
Overcoming Pain By Swami Sivasankariananda “I am not your enemy, I am your friend, I am a...
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Your Living Spine
Generally, we feel our back when there is a tense or a pulled muscle. Asanas not only help to relieve such a painful state, they gradually…
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Yoga for a Relaxed Pregnancy
Gentle yoga exercises are a god-given present for all pregnant women. Through the adapted practise of yoga exercises (asanas)…
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Mental Strength in the Asana Class
Mental fatigue is a common complaint of many people. Yoga promises relief, and it is surprising how much mental strength…
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The Diaphragm: An Amazing Muscle
Abdominal breathing is also known as deep diaphragmatic breathing and it is the diaphragm that takes centre stage here…
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Nerve Impulse and Prana Impulse in your Daily Practice
Nerve Impulse and Prana Impulse in your Daily Practice By Swami Sivadasananda Nerve impulses are...
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Relaxation
Relaxation by Swami Vishnudevananda In order to achieve perfect relaxation, three methods are used...
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Benefits of the Twelve Basic Yoga Asanas
HEADSTAND/SIRSHASANA Strengthens the respiratory and circulatory systems Improves disorders of the...
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Proper Breathing
The practice of pranayama, (yama in this context in Sanskrit means control) involves both the...
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Hatha Yoga Sadhana
Hatha Yoga Sadhana Excerpt of a talk by Swami Vishnudevananda Hatha Yoga Pradipika Modern hatha...
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Flexible Body, Flexible Mind
When the energy is moving properly, you are bound to become healthy, strong and peaceful,...
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Thoughts on Hatha Yoga
Thoughts on Hatha Yoga Teachings from Swami Vishnudevananda Hatha Yoga as ladder to Raja Yoga In...
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Swara Yoga
The sustenance of life in this body, the functioning of the various internal organs, fullness of health, or appearance of disease, equanimity…
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