Contents Sanskrit text English Transliteration Word by word meaning Translation Commentary Learn to chant the mantra The word mantra can be broken down into two… Read More »Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga- Opening Mantra/Chant
Contents Different Yoga traditions in India Understanding the name- Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Where does the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Originate? How is the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga… Read More »Insights on ashtanga vinyasa yoga and the Full Primary series
Contents What is Vata/ Vayu? Tattva, prakriti and dosha Five categories of Vayu/ Vata and their imbalances Pranavata/ Pranavayu Apanavata/ Apanavayu Samanavata/ Samanavayu Udanavata/ Udanavayu… Read More »Five Types of Vata- Panchvata/ Panchvayu
What is hyperextension of joints? Hyperextension means the extension of the joints beyond their normal range of motion. Hyper-extension can be most commonly seen in… Read More »Hyperextension In Yoga Postures
Learn this before starting your Pranayama practice Before moving on to specific pranayama techniques, it will be helpful to bring awareness to your normal breath.… Read More »Yoga Practice and respiratory system
The enteric nervous system (ENS) is the nervous system found in your gut. Earlier the ENS used to be considered a part of the autonomic… Read More »Yoga and the enteric nervous system
Wrist pain and injuries are quite common in Yoga asana practice. There are so many postures where either the whole weight of the body is… Read More »Wrists in yoga postures and injuries
Parsva bakasana (side crane pose) is an intermediate-level pose that requires a mix of strength and flexibility. While Kakasana (the crow pose)mostly requires strength in… Read More »Parsva-bakasana preparation Sequence
Yoga postures, when viewed as tools, are an incredible way to access new movements, reduce chronic pain and understand the many layers of the body… Read More »Padmasana injuries – are you forcing your joints?
