Children are the future of humanity. If they live a happy and healthy life, they will strive for higher pursuits and achieve the highest goal of life. A child’s physical body has all organs and organ systems that are growing … Read More
120 Common Yoga Sanskrit Glossary Achara: A component of lifestyle related to day-to-day conduct, attitudes, and feelings in life. Adhyatmik Yoga: A type of yoga that involves self-awareness to realise one’s ‘self.’ Agnisara Kriya: ‘Agni’ means fire, and ‘Sara’ means … Read More
Origin and History of Yoga Yoga is believed to have started from the very dawn of civilisation. As per ancient Vedic texts, Lord Shiva is considered the first Yoga teacher. As mentioned earlier, Yoga is also widely considered an ‘immortal … Read More
List of Top Yoga Centres Bihar School of Yoga, Ganga Darshan, Fort, Munger, Bihar – 811201. Website: http://www.biharYoga.net Dev Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Gayatrikunj, Shantikunj, Haridwar– 249 411 (Uttarakhand). Website: www.dsvv.ac.in Isha Foundation, IshaYoga Center, Velliangiri Foothills, Ishana Vihar Post, Coimbatore – … Read More
Most Essentials Traditional Yoga Books Bhagwad Gita by Vyasa Brahma Sutra by Badarayana (Vyasa) Gheranda Samhita by Gheranda Rishi Goraksha Samhita by Gorakshanath Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Svatmarama Suri Hatharatnavali by Srinivasayogi Principal Upanishads Patanjala Yoga Sutras / Patanjala Yoga … Read More
Ashtanga Namaskara, or Eight-Limbed Pose, is a yogasana wherein eight body points, like feet, knees, chest, chin and hands, come in contact with the surface. In Sanskrit, it is called as Ashtanga Namaskara (अष्टाङ्ग नमस्कार). The yoga asana is an … Read More
Plank Pose is an excellent exercise but must be performed with proper alignment and technique to avoid strain or injury. Facts about Plank Pose Plank Pose is also known as Phalakasana. Phalakasana is pronounced as ‘fall-ack-AHS-anna’. It comprises two words: … Read More
Mind-related diseases are emerging as major public health issues, and the manifestation of the illness is multifocal, including somatic symptoms. Yoga can bring harmony in mind-body functioning. Yoga can empower individuals positively to take charge of their psychological wellness and … Read More
Full Cobra pose or Purna Bhujangasana is an advanced yoga pose. Purna Bhujangasana, being an advanced yoga pose, is more challenging to practice for beginners. It requires utmost spinal flexibility. It shouldn’t be done for those who are having back … Read More
Shalabhasana, the locust pose, is a prone lying yogasana with backward spine bending. The asana is an excellent yoga posture for improving the health and strength of the lower back. Initially, it is a little difficult to practice because it … Read More