Outdoor Yoga is a positive trend. Looking at social media and YouTube, you will find people enjoying Yoga at amazing and inspiring locations around the world. People who experienced Outdoor Yoga will tell you how uplifting they felt and they can not wait to start doing it again this year. In this blog post, I would like…
Prenatal Yoga – Suitable for You? Prenatal Yoga strengthens, refines and stabilises your body, breath and mind. During the pregnancy, your body is going through a monumental change – Hormone, energy-level, mood and breathing etc. Each trimester brings different gifts and challenges to each woman. One of the blessings of prenatal yoga is learning how…
Have you considered taking Personal Yoga lessons? Integrating Personal Yoga into your life is beneficial on many levels. It can help prevent injury, relax muscles, and keep you flexible. The benefits of reduced stress and increased oxygen levels. Allow me to convince you that taking Personal Yoga sessions will be well worth the investment and also can help…
What is Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series? Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series is known as Yoga Cikitsā (योग चिकित्सा). The practice cleanses and purifies the body on many levels. It is interesting to know about this famous Yoga method before you dig deeper into the practice. The practice of postures (asana) works primarily on keeping the body healthy.…
Ashtanga Yoga Benefits The benefits of Ashtanga Yoga are huge. Ashtanga Yoga is an internal purification yoga method. Ashtanga is a dynamic flowing practice, which syncs the movements of the body with the breath. #1 Gives You Physical Strength Ashtanga yoga focuses on physical strength and muscle training. This makes your mind calmer. Ashtanga yoga tones…
Ashtanga Yoga Guru Sri K. Pattabhi Jois Life Sri K. Pattabhi Jois was born on July 26, 1915, a day of the full moon, in a traditional Hindu Brahman family. His father was a well-known astrologer in the service of the Maharaja (King) of Mysore. Pattabhi Jois was curious about Yoga and Sanskrit. It led him meeting…
Hatha Yoga – “Ha+Tha” Sun and the Moon Union – the science of balancing the mind, the body. The goal of Hatha Yoga is to reach Samadhi. Yogi uses the purification techniques, Banda (internal locks), Mudra (seals), Asana and Pranayama to reach the highest states. Hatha Yoga is given by the Nath Yogi Sampardaye (A branch of Shaivism…
What is Pranayama? Pranayama – expansion of life-energy force by breath control. Prānāyāma is the 4th limb explained in the Ashtanga Yoga system. The Upanishads and Vedas emphasis very much on Prāna. Pranayama uses various techniques to accumulating, controlling and channelling the Prāna. Pranayama Principle Simple principle – Pooraka (prolonged inhalation), Antar Kumbhaka (internal retention of breath), Rechaka (prolonged…
I have been a marathon runner and loved running in the forest of Heidelberg, cities, and fields enjoying the rhythm of my breathing. It was a life-changing experience. With the time, I’ve realized that my cardio got so much better, I’ve lost a few extra kilos and gained my confidence back. The “high” you receive from…
Are you breathing enough? It reminds you to bring your awareness on your breathing! Deep breathing makes the mind to stay alert, present and calm. Breathing is a detailed science in Yoga, explained as Pranayama. Successful people and Yogis understand the importance of breathing. Breathing impacts on your physical, mental and spiritual well-being. According to Ayurveda, People with…