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  1. Yoga for Detoxification

    There are many asanas that specifically remove toxins, and other wastes from the body. Get started with these asanas and pranayamas. Neck Rotation Shoulder Rotation Kapalbhati Pranayama Pawan Mukta Asana Setu Banda asana (Bridge pose) Neck Rotation Steps: ...
  2. Gnana Yoga: The Basic Concepts of Yoga of Knowledge Explained

    By Elizabeth Herman  Jnana yoga is the yoga of knowledge. Learn about the four key pillars and how to begin your path to communing with the divine and your deepest self. The many paths of yoga include Bhakti yoga (yoga of devotion), Raja yoga (royal yoga) ...
  3. Bhakti Yoga: Insight Into the Path of Devotion and Surrender

    By Volunteer Writer  Bhakti yoga, or the yoga of devotion, is all about surrender to the divine. Learn how to begin this transformative practice and walk the path of devotion. "Those who fix their mind on me and only I dwell in their thoughts; and wh ...
  4. Karma Yoga

    The Path of Selfless Service Karma Yoga is the path of ‘action’, of putting in 100 percent effort, without being attached to the outcome. Karma yoga can be applied to everything you do: from the most trivial, ordinary tasks to greater, more challenging wo ...
  5. Practicing Yoga: Tapping the Rhythm Inside You

    An ancient discipline dating back more than eight thousand years, Yoga must have something of phenomenal value to have not only survived all this time but seen an incredibly popular and upward swing in the 21st century. The benefits of Yoga are well docum ...
  6. Yoga for Children

    Mountains tumbling into head stands, suddenly converting into speeding cycles. Bridges collapsing into roaring lions, cocooned caterpillars turning into beautiful butterflies. These amazing pictures are nothing but scenes from any normal household. Watch ...
  7. Yoga for Menopause

    Menopause is when a woman’s menstrual period permanently stops. This is usually associated with hormonal, physical and psychological changes. These changes can occur gradually or abruptly. Symptoms include irregular menstruation, changes in sexual desire, ...
  8. Yoga and fitness- Adopting the language of yoga to your body

    Yoga is an effective way to maximize the joy of living in a fit and healthy body. Regular practice of yoga can give more flexibility, more stability and give your body good balance and strength. Yoga: Need of the hour Stress is the reason for many of the ...
  9. Holistic Yoga: A Fitness Mantra

    “One can be said to be in a perfect state of health when one is physically fit, mentally calm and emotionally steady," says Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Beyond just physical fitness, yoga strengthens mental and emotional capacity. A yoga practice in ...
  10. Why Are Prisoners Doing Yoga?

    When prison inmates do yoga, meditation and Sudarshan Kriya, they experience freedom, are able to forget the past and develop a positive approach to the future. A discussion on prisoners often evokes a sharp response: "Why should we worry about these ...
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