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The Aum Chant – Yoga Chant and Mantras
The Origin of the AUM (OM) Symbol Aum means ‘totality, intangible unity of the universe and all that is known and unknown’. It represents the universal name of the Lord. …
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Yoga Meditation Practice and Technique
Meditation or Dhyana is the seventh of the eight-limbed yoga path of Patanjali. It aims to refine the concentration of the mind to a higher level. Meditation happens spontaneously from …
Read MoreWhat is Yoga Bandha – The Locks of Yoga
What is Yoga Bandha The word Bandha means “a lock” – in yoga it refers to a muscular contraction which aims to increase physical strength, muscular control, support the spine …
Read MoreTypes of Pranayama – Yoga Breathing Techniques
What is Pranayama Pranayama is a Sanskrit word that means breath expansion. Pranayama is performed as part of yoga practice as an interface of body and mind and it can …
Read MoreYoga 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 …
Read MoreYoga 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 …
Read MoreNames 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 …
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Tree Yoga Pose – Virksasana
Start in the mountain position, standing with the feet shoulder withed apart. Keep the arms down and relax. Concentrate your gaze on a fixed point and shift your balance to …
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