Asana — International Yoga Journal
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Articles
Meditation, today is considered quite close concept to many people. Walking outside the framework of Buddhism, meditation is now widely accepted and practiced as a way of relieving…
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I just completed my four-month-long YTT200. I was four months pregnant when I started, and over eight months pregnant when I finished. I honestly believe it…
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Yoga is a household word in America, with tens of millions swearing by its many benefits. This ancient…
Mindfulness doesn't require a long meditation session or a silent room. A few intentional minutes, attached to what's…
I thought I knew about savasana because I do it regularly. But I don’t recall ever practicing savasana;…
Editorial spotlight
Over two years ago, I made a commitment to live out each Yama in my life and write about the experience. That series, Applying the Yamas…
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We discussed about how the five elements are engineered in the body last month. Now, the question remains…
Longevity of life is not complete without good health, hence health and longevity go hand in hand. The…
Nature is the first mother of this body made of five elements. Children with mental and physical stability…
Yoga Practice
As a yoga teacher its always rewarding seeing your student progress and master poses, they once struggled with.…
Watching the performance of Viparita chakrasana (tic tac) is like witnessing magic on the mat. While we are…
Surya (Sun) Namaskaram (Salutation) is one of the most commonly practiced yoga sequences. Although the sequence of Sun…
