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  1. Story of Patanjali and the Gift of Yoga Knowledge- Part 2

    Patanjali Yoga Sutras Knowledge Sheet 2 Contd. from knowledge sheet 1 Another person became curious. “What is the Master doing behind the curtain? I want to see.” He got so curious that he lifted the curtain to see the Master. Just as he did so, all 999 d ...
  2. 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 ...
  3. Yoga, Physical Flexibility and Competition

    Yoga is becoming popular recently and equally becoming very commercialised and competitive. There is too much emphasis on physical flexibility with impossible and intimidating postures to demonstrate physical flexibility and superiority. Such super-flexib ...
  4. Raja Yoga- What is Raj Yoga?

    What is Raja Yoga? The Royal Path or the Path of the Royals; is the path of knowledge that was given to highly evolved kings. Raja Yoga is the path of mental discipline. We have the freedom and ability to choose our inner state irrespective of the conditi ...
  5. 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: ...
  6. Moon Salutation- Chandra Namaskar

    Moon Salutation (Chandra Namaskar) The practice of Moon Salutation (Chandra Namaskar) is a reflection of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation), just as the moon has no light of its own but reflects the light of the sun. The sequence of asanas is the same as Sur ...
  7. Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)

    Setu – Bridge; Bandha – Bind, Lock; Asana – Pose, Posture This asana is pronounced as SAY-tuh-bun-DHAHS-ana The pose resembles a bridge, hence the name. How to do Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana) To begin, lie on your back. Fold your knees and keep your feet ...
  8. Lying-down Body Twist (Natrajasana)

    How to do Lying-down Body Twist (Natrajasana) Lie on your back with arms horizontally stretched out in line with the shoulders. Bend your knees and bring your feet close to your hips. The soles of the feet are fully on the ground. Swing the knees to the l ...
  9. Sri Sri Yoga Experiences

    I was suffering from severe back pain for 5 to 6 months. I went for many treatments, ayurvedic and allopathic, but none had long-term effects. I was told about this wonderful course – Sri Sri Yoga. I am so glad to share that after the course I got relieve ...
  10. Lying-down on Sides (Vishnuasana)

    Vishnu: Indian god (the preserver), who is generally seen lying on his sides; asana- Pose Pronounced as- Vish-a-nuh-asanah How to do Lying-down on Sides (Vishnuasana) Roll over to lie down on your right side. Support your head high on the right palm with ...