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Yoga Practice
Utthita Dwipada Vrstasana / Lifted Open-angle Pose
This month’s featured pose is Utthita Dwipada Vrstasana or Lifted Open-Angle Pose. The name of the pose is derived from the following terms:
Utthita - Raise...
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Nov 14th, 2016
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Yoga Practice
Viparita Karnapida Urdhva Padmasana / Inverted Ear-pressure Raised Lot
This month’s featured pose is Viparita Karnapida Urdhva Padmasana or Inverted Ear Pressure Raised Lotus Post. The name of the pose is derived from the following term...
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Oct 7th, 2016
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Yoga Practice
Bhujamadya Sirsasana / Elbow-supported Headstand
This month’s featured pose is Bhujamadya Sirsasana or Elbow-supported Headstand. The name of the pose is derived from the terms “Bhujamadya” whi...
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Aug 24th, 2016
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Urdhva Galavasana / Flying Crow Pose
This month’s featured pose is Urdhva Galavasana or Flying Crow Pose. The name of the pose is derived from the terms “urdhva” or up/upwards, “Galava”, the son of Viswa...
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Jun 29th, 2016
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Yoga Practice
Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana / Standing Split
This month’s featured pose is Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana, otherwise known as Standing Split. The name of the pose is derived from the terms “urdhva” or up/upwards, “prasarita” or wide-leg...
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May 31st, 2016
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Inspiration
Realising values of life Rajayoga
The word spiritual is a combination of two words – “spirit + natural”, meaning – “one’s true identity”. When we start identifying ourselves through the role we are playing in life, for i...
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May 31st, 2016
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Inspiration
Making Heroes
I looked around the yoga room and saw heroes. Heroes were bent and folded into all shapes and sizes and represented all nations. Each of them took on a unique shape just as yoga does in its expression...
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May 31st, 2016
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