The deeper meaning of asana Part I
Asana (pronounced aasana) is usually translated as a posture. It is a seat or a sitting position as…
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Sun Salutation Surya Namaskaram Variation 10
Step 1 : Pranamasana (Salutation Pose) Step: Stand Tall with the palms in Anjali Mudra in front of…
Enduring Practice
During the past nineteen years of practicing yoga asanas, I’ve unrolled my mat in a variety of places…
Gifts from the Core
If yoga and meditation are paths to fully discover the central kernel of who and what we are,…
Cucumber Salad with Fresh Mint and Toasted Walnuts
Cucumber, squash, pumpkin and watermelon are part of the same family. Because they are made up of 95…
Padma Sirsasana/ Lotus Headstand Variation
This month’s featured pose is an advanced variation of Salamba Sirsana or supported headstand. In this pose, increased…
SUN SALUTATION – SURYA NAMASKARAM Variation 53
Surya (Sun) Namaskaram (Salutation) is one of the most commonly practiced yoga sequences. Although the sequence of Sun…
Sun Salutation Surya Namaskaram Variation 25
Surya (Sun) Namaskaram (Salutation) is the most commonly practised yoga sequence by many Yoga traditions today. Although the…
Padma Mayurasana / Lotus Peacock Pose
This month’s featured pose is Padma Mayuranasa. The name of the pose is derived from the following terms:…
The Myths of Backbend (4) Switch On Your Soft Power
In the past issues, we have gone through various skills – power up the baby toes, fuel the…
SUN SALUTATION SURYA NAMASKARAM Variation 30
Surya (Sun) Namaskaram (Salutation) is the most commonly practised yoga sequence by many Yoga traditions today. Although the…
How Does Yoga Work?
Have you ever wondered how asana and breath work? How is it that people experience weight loss, calmness…