TweetThe Origin of the AUM (OM) Symbol Aum means ‘totality, intangible unity of the universe and all that is known and unknown’. It represents the universal name of the Lord. In Hinduism it is a sound to praise the Lord. It symbolizes the state of waking, dreaming and deep sleep; the three divines: Brahma,...
TweetMeditation or Dhyana is the seventh of the eight-limbed yoga path of Patanjali. It aims to refine the concentration of the mind to a higher level. Meditation happens spontaneously from concentration as the mind focus deepens. You reach ultimate meditation when you can no longer differentiate yourself from the object that you are focusing...
TweetWhat is Yoga Bandha The word Bandha means “a lock” – in yoga it refers to a muscular contraction which aims to increase physical strength, muscular control, support the spine and the subtle energy. The practice of yoga bandha intends to rise the body’s subtle energy upward. In Ashtanga yoga it is practiced through...
TweetWhat is Pranayama Pranayama is a Sanskrit word that means breath expansion. Pranayama is performed as part of yoga practice as an interface of body and mind and it can assist with the control of some respiratory problems as well as psychological problems like anxiety, panic attacks, phobias and depression. The regular practice of...
TweetRelaxation can be practiced at the beginning and at the end of each yoga practice. It can also be practiced on its own as a way to distress and release the body and mind from any tension. Mental relaxation aims to harness the power of the mind over the body. It is practiced by...
TweetYoga Kriya is an activity that involves cleanliness as part of the second of Patanjali’s eight limb of yoga path, Niyama. Kriya activity is carried out with the intention of purify and clean the body as part of devotion to the highest. There are three popular types of Kriya. They are Neti, Trataka and...
TweetWhat is Chakra The theory of yoga explains the existence of the human body in a physical form as well as in a subtle form. The anatomy of the subtle form is composed of channels (nadis) and energy centres (chakras). The chakras are symbolized by the lotus flower, which represents peace and inner harmony,...
Tweet Start in the mountain position, standing with the feet shoulder withed apart. Keep the arms down and relax. Concentrate your gaze on a fixed point and shift your balance to your left leg. Lift your right leg, place the right foot on the side of your left thigh, you can use your hands...
Tweet“Yoga is a metaphor for life. You have to take it really slowly. You can’t rush. You can’t skip to the next position. You find yourself in very humiliating situations, but you can’t judge yourself. You just have to breathe, and let go. It is a workout for your mind, your body and your...