Yoga

Yoga Relaxation Techniques

Thursday, November 19, 2009

By Marcia

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

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

By Marcia

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 popular types of Kriya. They are Neti, Trataka and Kapalabhati,... »

Online Yoga Lesson – Asanas and Workouts

Monday, November 16, 2009

By MotleyHealth

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 considered the six main types of yoga, but there are... »

Bhagavad Gita and the Six Branches of Yoga

Monday, November 16, 2009

By Marcia

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 at the same time going into detail about the various Yogas and their philosophies, it constantly refers to itself as such, the “Scripture of Yoga”... »

Hatha Yoga Postures: Sanskrit – English

Monday, November 16, 2009

By MotleyHealth

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 practice yoga at home. For a complete yoga lesson you can start your session with some loosening postures as a warm up, then you can... »