Kunjal Kriya
This is a practice that comes under the category of Dhauti which means washing or cleansing and refers to a process that purifies the entire… Read More »Kunjal Kriya
Prana Yoga
Laghu Shankh Prakshalan- Stomach Cleanse
‘Shank prakshalan’ can have amazing physical and emotional health benefits, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. The word ‘laghu’ means small, but this is a… Read More »Laghu Shankh Prakshalan- Stomach Cleanse
Trataka – Focused Gazing
What is trataka? Trataka is one of the Shat Kriyas (Six Yogic Cleansing Processes). It is the practice of focusing on a fixed gazing point.… Read More »Trataka – Focused Gazing
Sanskrit Breakdown of Posture Names
The names of the asanas (postures) can be divided into different groups: instructions, lifeless forms, animal forms, human forms, and divine forms. InstructionsThis includes postures… Read More »Sanskrit Breakdown of Posture Names
Jal Neti – Nasal Cleansing with water
Neti is the process of cleaning the nasal cavity, using either water or a catheter (traditionally string dipped in wax but now more commonly rubber).… Read More »Jal Neti – Nasal Cleansing with water
Nauli Kriya- Abdominal Massage Cleansing
Nauli Kriya Massage is used to help heal the body, making the muscles loose and stress-free, but is also a useful tool for decreasing mental… Read More »Nauli Kriya- Abdominal Massage Cleansing
8 Stretches for Shoulders & Upper Back Opening
The upper back and shoulders tend to be the most ‘dead’ part of the body. Sitting for long hours, poor posture and too much stress… Read More »8 Stretches for Shoulders & Upper Back Opening
Applying the 8 Limbs of Yoga to your Ashtanga Vinyasa Practice
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a systematic approach to yoga, originally designed for the householder. In this system, you could combine the traditional practices of yoga… Read More »Applying the 8 Limbs of Yoga to your Ashtanga Vinyasa Practice
Ek Pada Kondinyasana 2- Flying Splits
Ek Pada Koundinyasana is dedicated to Sage Kondinya . It is also called ‘flying splits’. Steps Starting from Downward Facing Dog, exhale and step your right… Read More »Ek Pada Kondinyasana 2- Flying Splits