Mudra is a Sanskrit word for gesture, symbol, or expression. A Mudra in Yoga is usually made by the positioning of our fingers and thumb. This creates certain neuronal connections, to impact the flow of subtle energies and balance out the elements within us. Mudras are also used in Indian classical dances to represent and […]
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Yoga, in its journey from ancient times till the present day, has gained popularity amidst people of all walks of life. Yoga has been compared with many other physical fitness exercises in terms of health benefits and staying in shape. However, the reality is, that, yoga is a truly wholesome practice, a class-apart from other
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The art of yoga is being practiced since a long time and it has earned accolades due to the health benefits that it provides. Yoga not only has healing qualities but also helps in the enhancement of physical fitness. However, if some yoga poses are done incorrectly, they can be harmful to your body. Hence,
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“For those wounded by civilization, yoga is the most healing salve.” ~~T. Guillemets ‘Yoga’, the Sanskrit word, can be elucidated in many ways. Traditionally, yoga came into being as a means to bring about a profound transformation in the person practicing it,through the transcendence of the ego. Today, while the intention still remains the same
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As Yoga teachers, practitioners, and students we must all understand the structure of the spine. We must learn to stretch and bend it correctly as well as strengthen the muscles that support it so that we can have a very strong and flexible spine, which gives us a large range of fluid movements and helps keep us
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Wrist pain can prove to be a serious hindrance to our yoga practice. A wrist injury may seem to be the result of our yoga practice, but often that’s not the case. Discomfort in the wrist arises from the imbalanced manner in which we use our wrists for our usual activities. Carpal tunnel syndrome is
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Teaching yoga to beginners may sound like an easy prospect as the poses one will be teaching the students will be the most basic and simple, ones. In reality, though, this is a huge challenge. Advanced practitioners know exactly what they are doing. They are familiar with their postures, correct alignment, the complicated yoga terms, and
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Yoga, can be one of the most challenging physical exercise forms. However, it is also true that it can be tempered down and transform into the most suitable exercise for every level of fitness, and age. Today, though ‘Yoga’ has earned the reputation of being the most fashionable workout system world-wide, this fact has very
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Salamba Shirshasana or the Headstand is widely known and praised as the “King Of Yoga Asanas”. This yoga pose is intimidating for new yoga practitioners but it is basically just a balancing posture. When every part of the body begins to get strong with yoga, one is able to find that “balance” and conquer the “Headstand”. The
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