How āsanas help achieve better health and well-being
Introduction to āsanas, fitness and health. All of us aspire to be healthy, and being healthy is our birthright. It only requires […]
Simple ideas for an effective āsana practice
What is āsana practice? Āsana practice activates specific areas of the body. Performing āsanas directs the blood flow to the
Dṛṣṭi: Power of the single point of focus in āsana
What is point of focus (dṛṣṭi) gazing in āsana practice? Dṛṣṭi is that aspect of āsana which ensures increased awareness of the practitioner by making him focus
Prāṇāyāma: The breath regulation practice
What is prāṇāyāma? Prāṇāyāma is an ancient Indian breath control technique that enhances health, wellness, and consciousness through regulation of
The powerful benefits of Prāṇāyāma breathing exercise
What are the benefits of prāṇāyāma? The benefits of prāṇāyāma (prāṇa = motility or breath + ayama = stretching/ restraint) originate from the
Important terminologies of prāṇāyāma
Why is prāṇāyāma important? The process – Oxygen-filled air goes into the lungs during inhalation and the oxygen moves to
Nāḍī-śuddhi: Cleansing energy channels
School of Yoga explains nāḍī-śuddhi-prāṇāyāma or anulom-vilom Nāḍī-śuddhi is a basic and most widely used form of prāṇāyāma and means
Bhramarī practice to strengthen the throat
Bhramarī practice to strengthen the throat School of Yoga explains bhramarī (bhramar = bee) prāṇāyāma The bhramarī-prāṇāyāma is a form of diaphragmatic
Benefits of Ujjayi (Ujjeyi) prāṇāyāma
Ujjayi (Ujjeyi) is a form of diaphragmatic breathing where the glottis is closed by constricting the throat during inhalation and
Kapālabhātī for improved gut, lungs, and brain health
School of Yoga explains kapālabhātī – (kapāla = skull + bhātī = shining) In kapālabhātī-prāṇāyāma, the inhalation is passive, but the