Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga by Patanjali Maharaj The word “yoga” comes from the Sanskrit word yuj, which can be translated into “yoking” or “union.” When a yoga teacher in training learns the essence of this word, it is often taught that in yoga we …
What is Yoga Mudra and Types The Sanskrit word mudra is translated as ‘gesture’ or ‘attitude’. Mudras can be described as psychic, emotional, devotional and aesthetic gestures or attitudes. Yogis have experienced mudras as attitudes of energy flow, intended to link individual pranic force with …
What is Yoga Asana? All ABOUT YOGA ASANA In the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali there is a concise definition of yogasana: “Sthiram sukham aasanam “, meaning ‘that position which is con1fortable and steady’. In this context, asanas are practised to develop the ability to sit …
Handstand : Steps & Benefits Everybody would like to try HANDSTAND – Adho mukha Virkshasana (downward facing tree -handstand ), But it’s not that easy, many teachers try to instruct you in a handstand, but still, you struggle, why? A teacher can instruct you but …
Bhujangasana : Cobra pose ‘Bhujanga’ means cobra in Sanskrit. This asana is called Bhujangasana as the raised trunk, neck and head while practicing it resembles a cobra rearing its hood about to strike, while the joined and stretched legs resemble its tail. What are the …
What is three main nadis ? Only when life enters into Sushmana life really begins! The human body is a very complex system and within this there is an invisible network that is unknown to many, at the base of the spine lies the Kundalini …
What is Tantra Yoga Tantra is a Sanskrit term made of the words TANOTI and TRAYATI. Tanoti means “to extend orexpand, to stretch;” and Trayati means “to free or liberate”. Therefore, Tantra is defined as “themeans to expand one’s experience and comprehension beyond the material …
