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Sirsasana: Steps and Beginner’s Guide
Little had I known that inverted poses resolve the issues related to distraction, hair fall, congestion and endocrine gland functioning. Sirsasana is the king of inversion poses because it requires great skill and strength. I was amazed to see some yoga b ... -
7 yoga poses to help overcome depression
Many people are falling prey to depression today. The reasons could range from hectic and unhealthy lifestyles, hormonal imbalances, stress and an inability to deal with traumatic life experiences. The symptoms of depression could vary according to the se ... -
To yoga enthusiasts: challenge yourself with these 5 difficult asanas
Once during a yoga class, a fellow student asked the instructor about the toughest yoga asanas. This got me thinking about difficult yoga asanas. I started to explore the asanas, and it was interesting that our body has more potential and flexibility than ... -
2-minute desk exercises to keep you going through the day
Sitting hunched over your laptop all day long? Feeling tired, sleepy and unproductive? Stuck in a long meeting? These simple 2 minutes desk exercises are all you need. These are simple office chair exercises that allow your body to relax and stretch. Stre ... -
10 Easy Yoga Asanas for Beginners
Right from its origins from about 5000 years ago, yoga has now got a worldwide appeal- its significance and benefits appreciated and proven through scientific studies and practices; its profundity obvious when we see the smile that it offers to those heal ... -
Why should you choose village yoga
Yoga is said to be the union of the body, mind and the breath. Though there are a prescribed set of asanas that take you through that journey- the principles of yoga can be applied across any activity and any situation. “Yoga is not just exercise and asan ... -
Power-packed yoga plank poses for stronger arms, spine
Plank exercises usually fall under the beginner’s yoga pose and have multiple benefits. For beginners, the yoga plank pose and its variations are strongly recommended to help build stamina and core body strength for practicing the advanced yoga poses. Pla ... -
The Importance of a Guru on the Path of Yoga
"Like a flower bud, human life has the potential to blossom fully. The blossoming of human potential to fullness is yoga." ~ Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar The saints and sages of ancient times evolved and perfected over centuries a system of self ... -
What is Hatha Yoga?
Did you know that the human body boasts as many as 72,000 * nadis? As if this were not enough, yoga texts disagree on the number! ** Shiva Samhita quotes a whopping 3,50,000 nadis arising from the navel center. While Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Goraksha ... -
Jnana Yoga: The Path of Knowledge or Wisdom
What is Jnana Yoga? The Path of Knowledge The path of knowledge is the experiential knowledge of the Self. Though one begins on this path by reading scriptures and listening to the Wise, the knowledge flows from within by the Grace. “Knowledge of the Self ...
