Sirsasana: The King of All Poses
Shirsha = head Asana = posture Sirsasana, the headstand, is considered the most beneficial yoga posture. Most of time we spend standing or sitting when the head is above our heart and so the muscles…
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Notes on asana, breath, meditation and yogic living.
The Secret of Ayurveda
Ayurveda means “science of life”. It is one of the world’s oldest holistic healing systems, originating in India more than 5000 years ago. It is based on the belief that health and wellness depend on…
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Mud = to delight, Dra = to flow The Sanskrit word mudra means gesture or attitude. Attitude is something which reflects mind in body, and body in mind. The palm and fingers are covered with a large…
Read moreYoga helps to boost the Immune System
The immune system is the defense mechanism of the body that blocks the enemy from entering our body, kills the pathogens and produces antibodies. Our immune system is a set of mechanisms that…
Read moreTADASANA Mountain Pose
In Sanskrit Tada means a mountain. This pose is also known as Samasthiti. Sama means upright, straight. Sthiti is steadiness. Tadasana is the foundational pose for all other standing asanas. It is…
Read moreGolden principles for meditation
We tend to live between the past and future and let the present float around unnoticed. Practicing meditation, we become aware of the existence. When you meditate, you can understand without words.…
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The Sanskrit word Bandha means to bind, bond or lock. Bandhas are designed to move and store Pranic energy in the body. They can be practiced on a subtle level or strongly activated. More subtly,…
Read morePASCHIMOTTANASANA
A seated forward fold, which provides the entire backside of the body a stretch and takes us into a place that is humble and strong the further we release into the asana. (Paschima = west/ back side…
Read moreHealthy Sleep
Difficulty in falling asleep, or to wake up several times during the night may affect many people. I used to have this problem before beginning yoga. Every day I went to bed at different time and I…
Read moreDelicious Healthy Easy Breakfast
Banana in Coconut Milk When I was traveling in Southeast Asian countries, I discovered a simple delicious and healthy dessert. Banana in coconut milk is a classic dessert in Southeast Asia but a…
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Asana is the third limb of Patanjali’s Eight Limbed Path as described in the Yoga Sutras, which in turn is part of the philosophy of Raja Yoga. “sthira sukham asanam“ “sitting posture should be…
Read moreSalutations to the Sun – Surya Namaskara
Surya Namaskara is a series of asanas, in a gentle flowing movements synchronized with the breath. Classical hatha style sun salutations are traditionally practiced with 12 movements symbolizing 24…
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Pranayama – breathing technique
Pranayama – Why it is important to breath correctly? Why is important to breath? In my classes, I highlight to my students that breathing is the most important part of our health. If we do not breath…
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