Asana — International Yoga Journal
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What was once a rare phenomenon has now become as casual as falling sick. Depression is taking a toll on many lives in the current tending…
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Step 1 Pranamasana (Prayer Pose) Step: Stand tall with the palms in anjali mudra in front of the chest and gaze straight at the eye level.…
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For almost 20 years, I have had the pleasure and privilege of teaching Yoga to kids and during…
Backbends are always a great challenge for “men of steel”. Some practitioners give up after trying for years…
For elderly folks, yoga indeed possesses a wealth of advantages. Stretching and stances help seniors expand their mobility…
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Martin Kirk is best known for his gift for anatomy and therapeutics. His love of learning about the body fuels his continuing studies with masters in…
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The central ideas of Ayurveda are primarily derived from Vedic phi losophy, although some concepts were later borrowed…
Eyes are the first wonderful organs that help you see and appreciate the beauty of this creation. Health…
We discussed about how the five elements are engineered in the body last month. Now, the question remains…
Yoga Practice
This month’s featured pose is Parivrtta Galavasana or Revolved Flying Crow Pose. The name of the pose is…
Meditation and exercise are a powerful combination to elevate overall fitness levels. Consistently practicing them provides the agility…
Intuition, command, communion are a few simple words to describe the potential of this magical chakra which gives…
