Yoga
What is Yoga?
Yoga poses are great to strengthen and relax the body, however there's a lot more to Yoga than that.
Derived from the Sankrit word ‘yuj’ which means ‘to unite or integrate’, yoga is a 5,000-year-old Indian body of knowledge. Yoga is all about harmonizing the body with the mind and breath through the means of various breathing exercises, yoga poses (asanas) and meditation.
Yoga for Beginners
![](/sites/www.artofliving.org/files/styles/blog_promoted_big/public/what-is-yoga1.jpg?itok=QXGDGtvq)
Yoga : What is Yoga?
What is yoga? If you thought that yoga was all about bending and twisting your body in odd shapes, it's time to...
![](/sites/www.artofliving.org/files/styles/blog_promoted_big/public/wysiwyg_imageupload/alternate-nostril-breathing-2.jpg?itok=nBBSqYQ4)
Alternate Nostril Breathing Technique (Nadi Shodhan Pranayama)
A beautiful breathing technique that helps keep the mind calm, happy and peaceful. A few minutes of Nadi Shodhan...
SRI SRI YOGA
A HOLISTIC YOGA WORKSHOP
Our primary yoga workshop, Sri Sri Yoga teaches a holistic way of life that integrates all elements of Yoga, making a prayerful discipline that unites the body, mind and soul.
Along with the series of simple, yet effective yoga postures and breathing techniques, a greater emphasis is placed on the experience of meditation, and practical yoga philosophy.
In Sri Sri Yoga program, the wisdom and techniques of yoga are taught in a pure, joyful and thorough manner. The program restores balance by helping to strengthen our body, calm our mind, regain our focus and improve self-confidence.
Regular practitioners experience healthier, happier living with reduced anxiety, increased tolerance and mindfulness. Some have reported relief from chronic illnesses.
![](/sites/www.artofliving.org/files/styles/blog_promoted_grid/public/unity2/blog_image/Pavanamuktasana_th.jpg?itok=hjXGlHAw)
Wind-Relieving Pose (Pavanamuktasana)
Posted: Sep 23, 2018 Wind-Relieving Pose — Pavanamuktasana (PAAH-vaa-naa-mook-Taa-SUN-ah)...
![](/sites/www.artofliving.org/files/styles/blog_promoted_grid/public/unity2/blog_image/Moon_salutations_artofliving_blog.jpg?itok=d9LVjcGE)
Moon Salutation: Try This Cooling Yoga Sequence Soon
Updated by Sejal Shah The moon salutation, known in Sanskrit...
Breathing Exercises
Breathing exercises or pranayams are a central part of yoga and help calm the mind. Prana means breath or life force energy. Yama means to house or store. Thus, pranayama is the art of building up and storing our life force energy. Breathing techniques also prepare us for a deeper experience of meditation.
Learn all about pranayama in this beginner's guide >>
![](/sites/www.artofliving.org/files/styles/blog_promoted_big/public/unity2/blog_image/Legs%20Up%20the%20wall_0.jpg?itok=EwohYe5x)
Crocodile Pose (Makarasana)
Posted: July 3, 2018 Crocodile Pose — Makarasana (Mah-car-ah-SUN-uh) — is a deeply restorative posture that is...
![](/sites/www.artofliving.org/files/styles/blog_promoted_big/public/wysiwyg_imageupload/yoga_to_relieve_constipation_-_01_0.jpg?itok=OfxeoabB)
Yoga to Relieve Constipation
Yet another day and I truly hope it's different. No more frequent stomach pain, no more difficulty in passing motion,...
![](/sites/www.artofliving.org/files/styles/blog_promoted_3_box_grid/public/home_thumb/New-1.jpg?itok=gid1ThHc)
Yoga For The Modern-day Man
As a child, I grew up watching cartoon characters like Superman,...
Yoga Poses
Different categories of Yoga poses (asanas) includes standing poses, sitting poses, asanas lying on the back, on the stomach and others. These affect different parts and organs of the body.
See our recent yoga pose posts interspersed above or
view a full list of yoga poses and asana categories here.
![](/sites/www.artofliving.org/files/styles/blog_promoted_3_box_grid/public/achievement_carousel_image/patanjali_yoga_sutras_2.jpg?itok=Mh6240f5)
Patanjali Yoga Sutras : Commentary by Sri Sri
We will begin with a story, the greatest and most effective way...
![](/sites/www.artofliving.org/files/styles/blog_promoted_3_box_grid/public/home_thumb/news-1_1.jpg?itok=NT_FJwno)
Beat that bad breath with yoga!
Your company is hosting a party for a recent success and every...