06 Sep 2022
Vyaghrasana (Tiger Pose) Benefits, Adjustment & CautionsVyaghrasana (Tiger Pose) This asana is so called because it emulates the stretching movement made by a tiger. A tiger, as well as various other animals, stretches its limbs generously and indulgently in a similar manner to the movements of the asana, especially after awakening from deep sleep.
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25 Aug 2022
Uttanpadasana (Raised Legs Pose) – Benefits, Adjustment & CautionsUttanpadasana (Raised Legs Pose) The Sanskrit word utthan means 'raised' and pada means 'foot'. Hence the name of the asana. It is a useful asana to perform as it helps to strengthen the abdominal muscles, remove wind and constipation.
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05 Aug 2022
Ustrasana (Camal Pose)Benefits, Adjustment & CautionsUstrasana (Camal Pose) In truth we are not sure why this asana is called the camel pose. It is difficult to imagine. We can hazard a guess and say that it is because the thighs, trunk and head resemble the neck of a camel. Ushtrasana is a reasonably simple asana which gives a wonderful stretch to the thighs, abdomen, ribcage and throat. Technique Place a blanket on the floor.
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25 July 2022
Shashank Bhujangasana (Striking Cobra Pose) Benefits, Adjustment & CautionsShashank Bhujangasana (Striking Cobra Pose) this is an excellent asana combining both shashankasana and bhujangasana to give a smooth and pleasant movement. In this way, it combines the benefits of a backward bending asana (bhujangasana) with a forward bending asana (shashankasana)
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20 July 2022
Sarpasna (Snake Pose) Benefits, Adjustment & CautionsSarpasana (Snake Pose) This is a wonderful asana for the heart and lungs as well as the back. Technique Place a blanket on the floor. Lie flat on your stomach (prone position). Fold your arms behind your back clasping the wrist of one hand with the fingers of the other hand.
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10 July 2022
Meru Vakrasana (Spinal Twist) Benefits, Adjustment & CautionsMeru Vakrasana (Spinal Twist) An important though a small group of asanas is those that twist the spine. Meru Vajrayana is one of the simplest of this group. It supplements the backward and forward bending asanas that we have already described.
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02 July 2022
Marjari Asana (Cat Stretch Pose) Benefits, Adjustment & CautionsWatch a cat closely and you will see that it periodically stretches its spine upwards and downwards. This asana imitates this action, and though it is very simple it is very useful in ensuring the best possible health of the practitioner. A cat yawns at the same time; you can do the same if you wish, but it is not a traditional part of the asana.
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25 June 2022
Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) Benefits, Adjustment & CautionsBhujangasana(COBRA POSE) Bhujangasana emulates the action of the cobra raising itself just prior to striking at its prey. We have already discussed Ardha Bhujangasana, which is the preparatory pose for mastering bhujangasana.
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10 June 2022
Stress Everywhere: Yoga and Meditation-The Stress Reduction ToolHave you ever caught yourself or any other person worrying about things that you or he cannot do anything about or worrying for no reason at all? Then you or that other person can be in trouble with Stress!
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01 June 2022
Yoga Nidra - Self ExplorationYoga Nidra is an ancient technique of self-exploration of inner growth through deep relaxation. The powerful self-hypnosis guides you deeper into your unconscious and helps to process unresolved emotions.
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26 May 2022
Surya Namaskar - How to do Sun Salutation with Steps by StepsIt is best to begin all sessions of yoga asanas with the Surya Namaskar. It is an excellent general warm up exercises. Surya Namaskar consists of 24 different spinal positions. The Sun Salutation gives a varied range of vertebral movements to the spine and also promotes flexibility in the limbs of the body.
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25 May 2022
Pranayama Breathing Techniques and TipsPranayama is the practice of breath regulation. It’s a main component of yoga, an exercise for physical and mental wellness. In Sanskrit, “prana” means life energy and “yama” means control.
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1st Mar 2022
The Different Schools of YogaThroughout the ages, yoga masters who wanted to share their blissful way of living have run into many challenges. As humanity has progressed, so have the levels of stress and deviations from our natural way of living. Hence, yoga masters have invented new systems of yoga to attempt to counteract these. As yoga has developed throughout the ages, it has become increasingly diverse. However, it’s important to keep in mind the end goals of each are all the same: a blissful, meditative life
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16 Feb 2022
What are The 5 Koshas in YogaTHE KOSHAS ARE LAYERS, OR SHEATHS, THAT MOVE FROM THE OUTERMOST LAYER OF SKIN TO THE DEEP SPIRITUAL CORE. THE KOSHAS PROVIDE A FRAMEWORK FOR CONCEPTUALIZING OURSELVES – YOU CAN USE KOSHAS AS POINTS OF REFERENCE FOR SELF-AWARENESS AND EXPLORATION, ALWAYS STARTING FROM THE OUTERMOST THEN TRAVELLING INWARD.
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11 Feb 2022
THE 8 LIMBS OF “ASHTANGA YOGA”The eight steps of ASHTANGA YOGA This is the whole science of yoga in one sentence, in one seed. Many things are implied. First, understand the exact meaning of each step. And remember, Patanjali calls them steps and limbs - both. They are both.
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10 Feb 2022
Qualities of a Good Yoga TeachersTaking on the role of being a yoga teacher is a beautiful path in life. Traditionally, yoga was only taught directly from teacher to student. Preparing yourself to hold space for others is a significant responsibility, and requires sincere dedication.
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25 Nov 2021
How do I find the best Yoga Teacher for Yoga Teacher Training?The importance of a teacher cannot be overemphasized. The teacher plays an important role in guiding the student. the teacher can share his or her experience to help you to avoid mistakes, pitfalls, and dead-end.
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13 Sep. 2021
What is Karma Yoga Life?Slow life should be adopted in this fast-moving mad world. Lets we think about how to develop a slow life and healthy life. We remembered the old words saying “SLOW AND STEADY”....
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13 Jun. 2021
Yogic Life: The Art of Slow LifeSlow life should be adopted in this fast-moving mad world. Lets we think about how to develop a slow life and healthy life. We remembered the old words saying “SLOW AND STEADY”....
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01 Jun. 2020
Shavasana for Stress ManagementRemember to relax the students at the beginning, end and during the Asanas as well. It is important for the students to relax for 5 – 10 minutes at the beginning of the class. Begin each class with at least 5 minutes of Savasana...
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19 May. 2020
Why we crave for junk food?The digestive system is one of the most important systems in our body. It converts the food we take into the energy and provide nutrition for the whole body which essential for our survival and to be healthy lifestyle and not just for living.
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28 Apr. 2020
Respiratory System: Facts, Function and DiseasesIn simple definition, the respiratory systems allows us breathing. Yes, without breathing we will die in 3 minutes. When we inhale, the air is going into the nose, passes through the mouth and finally enters the lungs.
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28 Apr. 2020
My 200 hour Yoga TTC in Rishikesh Austin Michael DrakeHello traveler of the World! I want to dedicate the following text to one, if not THE most beautiful teaching that my experience around the Globe brought me...
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11 Apr. 2020
Yoga for Depression in Young HumanNowadays, statistics show an increasing number of people suffering from anxiety and depression. Furthermore, it reaches younger and younger adults. Why is modern western civilization...
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10 Apr. 2020
How Yoga can reduce Symptoms of AnxietyAnxiety is a sensation created by the translation of the information in the brain. The reason anxiety is felt comes from information that is processed by thinking in a specific pattern...
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10 Mar. 2020
Yoga for corporation and office workersTake some motivation with you! Its time to enjoy the benefits of yoga in your professional environment, and more specifically office work, where you can now easily and daily apply yoga...
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21 Feb. 2020
How Yoga Improves MemoryAs life expectancy continues to increase, older population quality of life is receiving more attention. Ageing process goes along with abilities, such as struggling with everyday tasks, memory loss, difficulty with words or numbers, or...
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24 Nov. 2019
What Are the 7 Chakras?: A Beginner’s Guide To Awakening Your Seven ChakrasChakras a physic centre of the body that are active all the time. It describes specific energy locations in the body/mind/spirit. These places where finer energy infuses matter contain the keys to our physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing...
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12 Oct. 2019
Why Choose Om Shanti Om for 200 hours Yoga Training Course in India?Om Shanti Om Yoga Ashram located in Yoga Capital, Rishikesh, India, is one of the classical and oldest Yoga School in this World Capital of Yoga. This Yoga School organizing Yoga Courses for the last 10 years from short term course to advance levels such as 100 hours, 200 hours, 300 hours and 500 hours.
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09 Sep. 2019
How our digestive system worksThe digestive system is one of the most important systems in our body. It converts the food we take into the energy and provide nutrition for the whole body. Digestion starts in the mouth (chewing) and ends with the whole body. Digestion starts in the mouth (chewing) and ends with the anus (evacuating waste)...
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01 Jul. 2019
Baddha Padmasana (Lotus Posture) Benefits, Adjustment & CautionsThis asana is known as Padmasana or Kamalasana. There are some yogic texts which use the terms interchangeably. POSTURE Sit on the ground with the heel of the left foot resting on the right thigh so as to be as close as possible to the navel.
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12 Feb. 2019
Savasana (CORPSE POSE) – Benefits, Adjustment & CautionsRemember to relax the students at the beginning, end and during the Asanas as well. It is important for the students to relax for 5 – 10 minutes at the beginning of the class. Begin each class with at least 5 minutes of Savasana...
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10 Mar. 2019
Gomukhasana (Cow Head Posture) – Benefits, Adjustment & CautionsSit on the ground with the left leg bent so that the heel touches the anus. The right leg also should be bent so that the right heel touches the left buttock. Care should be taken that the left foot remains straight touching the ground and the toes...
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01 Jan. 2019
Kunjapuri Temple - A Spiritual Sunrise View TourKunjapuri Temple is situated on the top of the hill Kunjapuri 1,676m high, 7km away from Narendra Nagar, around 31km from Rishikesh and 93km from Devaprayag (Confluence of 2 river...
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