Quote: “As you consciously relax your mind you gain a sense of achievement.” At the Yoga Institute, we teach various types of pranayamas and asanas. These include sitting, standing and lying down asanas, they also include relaxation and breathing techniques. Makarasana commonly known as the crocodile pose...
In our previous blog, we had an in-depth understanding of the Bahiranga or the External aspect of Yoga. Today, we will look at Antaranga or the Internal aspect of Yoga. Antaranga Yoga encompasses Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi. While some debate to include the fifth limb, Pratyahara...
Ashtanga Yoga or the 8-fold Path of Yoga is a collection of sutras compiled by Patanjali for the novice practitioner. It explains the yogic philosophy on how to live life and walk the path of self-realisation. The 8-folds are divided into two, where the first...
Gaumkhasana or the Cow-head posture is most conductive to establish harmony and rhythm which is suited for concentration. Just like the holy cow being calm in the middle of the chaos, this asana will also bring a sense of serenity within. It helps stretch the groin,...
Helen Keller the renowned American author and educator said, “Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.” She was the first person to graduate with hearing and visual disabilities. The...
In all humility, I yield unto the inner spirit and the cosmos which constantly guides me. In ancient Indian scriptures, it is said that the entire universe lies within oneself. The mighty mountains, rivers, oceans and all things material are represented within the body. This is...
We’ve all had moments when nothing goes right and life seems to be falling apart. And what makes it even worse? Over-thinking! We don’t realize that time heals everything and in years to come these bad moments won’t even matter as much as they do...
When the mind is full of unnecessary thoughts it tends to wander. These thoughts can be so overbearing at times that we end up getting lost in the moment thinking about it. In other words, we zone out. This state as the Yogic scholars point...
Stepping out of the comfort zone has a whole new meaning in winter! The warm blanket, cozy bed and a cup of coffee automatically seem like the right choice than flexes those muscles, right? Wrong! Though the season brings along with it a lot of...
Each one of us is born unique in one way or the other. Some might enjoy the bounties of physical appearance while finding it difficult to cope up with their emotions. Whereas some might have good control over their emotions while their physicality might be...
