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Ashtanga yoga in India

The Eight-Fold Path of Ashtanga Yoga Ashtanga yoga refers to the eight-fold path of yoga where the term ‘Ashtanga’ literally denotes eight limbs. Patanjali them as abstinences (Yama), observances (Niyama), postures (Asana), breath control (Pranayama), sense withdrawal (Pratyahara), concentration (Dharana), meditation (Dhyana)...

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Mistakes in Yoga Practice

I have made many mistakes in my practice, both mine and those of students.  We learn from mistakes, but sometimes they pay dearly. 1. Confusing yoga practice with fitness If you just want a toned body but no more, do better fitness. Yoga is not a headstand, it's not circus tricks, and it's not even the lotus position. ...

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Kriya yoga in India

Kriya Yoga is a popular form of Indian yogic practice. It is a type of meditation that helps to generate the spiritual feeling within a performer. A book by Paramhansa Yogananda, popular as ‘autobiography of a Yogi’ reveals the purpose of kriya yoga as being the union with the supreme Lord. To put it simply, kriya yoga...

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Swara Yoga in India

Swara Yoga: An Introduction This yoga is believed to have existed even before the Vedic period. Swara yoga, the name itself suggest that the yoga was performed to gain something related to the ‘swar’ or voice. This is actually a type of nasal breathing technique that signifies the uninterrupted flow of breath through our...

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