The classical texts on Yoga such as “Hatha Yoga Pradeepika” describe the importance bandhas in order to lock the pranas in particular areas and redirect the flow of pranic energy in the major energy channel Shusumna Nadi to activate the spiritual energy. The practices of Pranayama and asanas incorporate the techniques of bandhas to achieve the […]
Continue reading →India is one of the most preferred countries in the world for the study and practice of yoga in its authentic approach. Kerala is one of the beautiful states known for its impeccable beaches and the rich cultural heritage including the science of Ayurveda and yoga. There are various Yoga teacher training schools in […]
Continue reading →The word hatha is made up of two words, ha and tha. The word ‘ha’ means Sun and ‘tha’ means Moon. Together, the word means to create a balance between the sun and the moon energies present in an individual. HathaYoga is the science creating a harmony between the solar (Pingala) and lunar (Ida) energies […]
Continue reading →Mayura means Peacock. This asana is so called because its final pose resembles a peacock with full plumage. Mayurasana is also renowned for its capacity to eliminate toxins from the body. Hence the name. Technique: Sit in Squatting position. Place the palms on the ground with slightly curving fingers pointing backward. Keep the elbows just near […]
Continue reading →Health is precious treasure of every individual looking at the harmony and happiness in the life. Physical health is necessary for wellbeing and the productivity. Philosophical traditions of India put the emphasis of leading a meaning full life to achieve the ultimate aim of the life through the theory of Purusharthas. “Sharir Madhyam Khalu Dharma […]
Continue reading →Padmasana – Lotus Pose Nomenclature Padmasana is one of the meditative postures and it resembles a shape of a lotus. In Sanskrit Padma means lotus. Hence it is called as Lotus pose or Padmasana. Importance: The main objective of the meditative posture is to ensure a comfortable and stable condition of the spinal column for […]
Continue reading →Ashtanga yoga, which can easily be considered as the modern day form of classical Indian yoga, became popular in the 20th century by K. Pattabhi Jois. The word Ashtanga means eight limbs or branches. Each of the eight branches of the Ashtanga yoga signifies: Yama (abstinence) Niyama- (Observances) Asana (postures) Pranayama (breath control) Pratyahara (sense […]
Continue reading →Pregnancy or gestation is an important and one of the greatest experiences of women to be a mother. This journey spreads across three trimesters in 09 months where in the baby in the womb of mother achieves the growth and development physically and mentally. This development is highly being influenced by the health and […]
Continue reading →Iyengar yoga is one of the most popular forms of yoga which is also a form of hatha yoga which pays a lot of attention to the details, alignment, and precision in performing the asana (posture) and pranayama (breath control). The Iyengar yoga comprises of more than 200 yoga poses along with 14 different […]
Continue reading →Sivananda Yoga is a holistic and classical approach to the traditional hatha yoga which tones and stretches the entire body. The best part about this type of yoga is that it is still practiced in its original form and has not yet been watered down or modified. The Sivananda yoga was introduced in India by […]
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