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Yoga Relaxation Techniques

Relaxation can be practiced at the beginning and at the end of each yoga practice. It can also be practiced on its own as a way to distress and release the body and mind from any tension. Mental relaxation aims to harness the power of the mind over the body. It is practiced by occupying... »

Yoga Kriya – Neti, Trataka and Kapalabhati

Yoga Kriya is an activity that involves cleanliness as part of the second of Patanjali’s eight limb of yoga path, Niyama. Kriya activity is carried out with the intention of purify and clean the body as part of devotion to the highest. There are three... »

Online Yoga Lesson – Asanas and Workouts

An Introduction to Yoga Yoga is a family of ancient spiritual practices that originated in India, where it remains a vibrant living tradition and is seen as a means to enlightenment. Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Raja Yoga, Hatha Yoga and Tantra Yoga are... »

Bhagavad Gita and the Six Branches of Yoga

Bhagavad Gita – The Six Branches of Yoga The Bhagavad Gita famously distinguishes several types of yoga, corresponding to the duties of different nature of people. Capturing the essence and... »

Hatha Yoga Postures: Sanskrit – English

Sanskrit (English) Yoga Asanas Learn how to perform a variety of yoga postures. We have a complete list of many yoga poses with detailed explanations and pictures for you to... »

Patanjali’s Eight-Limbed Yoga Path

Patanjali – Classical Yoga Philosophy – The Roots of Yoga The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is the key text of Indian philosophy, which is concerned with the nature of the... »

Branches and Styles of Hatha Yoga

What is Hatha Yoga Hatha yoga is a branch of yoga derived from different traditions including classical yoga and Tantric texts. Hatha means forceful and the practice of hatha yoga... »

Natya Yoga – Dance Yoga

The guide to Natya (Dance) Yoga was written by Bharata Muni. Sage Narada along with Gandharvas were the first to practise Natya Yoga, it comprises mainly of Karma and... »

Names and Location of the Chakras

What is Chakra The theory of yoga explains the existence of the human body in a physical form as well as in a subtle form. The anatomy of the subtle... »

Tai Chi Cuts Arthritic Pain By Half

In a recent study researchers at Tufts University in Massachusetts found that patients that suffer from arthritis respond very well to a course in Tai Chi Chuan. »

Yoga Clothes – What to Wear for Yoga Class

When you practice a yoga workout you should wear a practical and comfortable outfit that suits you well, so that you have enough give to perform the... »

Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series – Yoga Practice Workout Session at Home

Ashtanga Yoga is an intense and disciplined form of Yoga practice, it consists of a series of vinyasas, yoga postures performed in a sequence that creates a flow... »

Padahastasana – Hands to Feet Yoga Pose

Start standing upright with your arms lengthened at your side and feet close together. Position the hands in prayer position. Keep the feet parallel and spread out the... »

Padangusthasana – Big Toe Yoga Pose

Start standing upright with your arms lengthened at your side and feet close together. Position the hands in prayer position. Keep the feet parallel and spread out the... »

Standing Forward Bend Yoga Workout Sequence

This yoga workout is a good way to start your yoga session. As it helps to stretch the muscles and warm up in preparation for the Sun Salutation Vinyasa... »

Standing Forward Bend Yoga Pose – Uttanasana

Start in a standing position with the feet together and the arms lengthened at your side. Keep the feet parallel and spread out the toes, keeping the body... »

Revolved Triangle Yoga Pose – Parivrtta Trikonasana

Start in a standing position with the arms lengthening at your side and the feet together. Then extend the feet one leg length apart and lift the arms... »

Revolved Side Angle Yoga Pose – Parivrtta Parsvakonasana

Start in a standing position with the feet together, inhale and extend the feet wide apart, more then one leg length. Turn your right foot out... »

Extended Triangle Yoga Pose – Utthita Trikonasana

Start on a standing position, spread the feet wide at one leg-length apart. Turn the left foot out 90 degrees and the right foot in slightly. Face the long... »

Rishi’s Posture – Yoga Pose

Start in a standing position with the arms down and relaxed, place feet wide apart with the toes facing forward. On the next inhalation lift the arms outwards... »

Dolphin Yoga Pose Push Up – Yoga Workout

Dolphin Push-up Starting from the Dolphin yoga pose, demonstrated above, then inhale and lean forward lowering your shoulders down as much as you can or until your head is over... »