Vishuddhi Chakra (The Purification Chakra)
Purification, equanimity, harmony are the aspects of realisation at the level of vishuddhi chakra, the development of an…
Yoga Articles & Reading
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Beyond a Physical Practice
The most important benefit of yoga is physical and mental therapy. According to medical scientists, yoga therapy is…
Bring Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras to Life
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras consist of 195 sutras and are considered the most important text for any serious yoga…
Svadhyaya or Sacred Study
In previous issues, three principles of Niyama, namely, Saucha, Santosha, and Tapas – purity, contentment and austerity –…
Exploring the Niyamas: How does Svadhyaya Affect Our Lives?
I’ve been pondering the yamas and niyamas for a few years now. Reading about them, thinking about them,…
Yoga’s Threat to the Underpinnings of the West
[Doomsday: The Consequences of Yoga’s Continued Growth in the West (Part 3)] America’s greatness is built on open…
Field of Forgiveness
I sat at one of the most popular yoga studios in NYC a few weeks back. As I…
Yoga Therapy for Kidney Disorders
Kidneys are very important in serving several essential regulatory roles in human. The main functions are to filtrate,…
Sun Salutation Surya Namaskaram Variation 22
Step 1 Pranamasana ( Prayer Pose) Step: Stand tall with the feet together with the palms together in…
Asana Challenge Adho Mukha Vrkshasana Lifted Handstand
When you are able to perform handstand by kicking, you can then advance to the next level of…
Anahata Chakra (The Heart Chakra)
Chakras are the full potential ability of a person. It is so believed that one can reach the…
Beyond a Physical Practice
The most important benefit of yoga is physical and mental therapy. According to medical scientists, yoga therapy is…