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Yoga and the Mind
All is well, when the mind feels well. Hence in yoga, great importance is given to the wellness of the mind. Regular practice of yoga, benefits the mind in the following ways: Yoga increases peace of mind Yoga improves alertness and clarity Yoga increases ... -
Yoga for Seekers
Padmasadhana A yoga seeker (sadhak) needs the right direction to progress on the path. One such invaluable tool to deepen a yoga seeker’s practice is Padmasadhana. Padmasadhana is a beautiful package of Yoga asanas, pranayamas, and meditation, that enable ... -
Yoga After Meals
After meals Vajrasana is good as it aids digestion. Yoga can be practiced 3 hours after a full mean, 2 hours after a medium meal or 1 hour after a fruit. ... -
Yoga Before Meals
All these Asanas can be done before meals Marjrasan Shishuasan (Child posture) Konasan Katichakrasan Utkatasan Chakkichalana (Grindingasan) Paschimotanasan Ardh Salbhasan Purn Salbhasan Bhujangasan Viprit Salbhsan Dhanurasan Naukasan Uttanpadasana Setuban ... -
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: ... -
Yoga for Knees
Your knees are hard-working shock absorbers. Yoga helps to keep knees healthy and strong by lengthening and strengthening the surrounding thigh and calf muscles, thus helping to ease the pressure on the knees. Injuries and knee problems are often due to m ... -
Health and Happiness Workshop
The polluted environment, personal problems and work pressure take a toll on our body and mind. The Art of Living has come up with a holistic and integrated workshop called the Health and Happiness which provide unique tools and techniques which help comb ... -
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 ... -
Butterfly Pose (Badhakonasana)
Badha = Bound or Restrained, Kona = Angle, Asana = Pose or Posture This pose is pronounced as BAH-dah-cone-AHS-ana The posture is named Badhakonasana because of the way it is carried out – both the feet tucked close to the groin, clasped tightly with the ... -
Sideways Bending Using Both Arms
How to do Konasana 2 Stand with feet about 2-feet apart. Balance weight equally on feet. Breathing in, raise your arms overhead and join the palms together, interlacing the fingers to form a steeple position. Keep the arms touching the ears. Breathing out ...
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