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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Mudra
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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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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