Does it feel like your clothes have suddenly become tight? Or your stomach is going to burst? Are you thinking of hitting the gym or starting a new diet plan? Before you start, find out if it is truly the need of the hour. The...
Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is not a made-up term but an actual issue faced by the working professionals of today. In this post, we will look at some quick tips to refresh your tired eyes. But before we get there, the question is, what is the...
Today, we will see how you can avoid sciatica and cramps with yoga techniques. These techniques are easy to practice and can be performed at your work desk as well. In our previous blog, we saw how undue strain on our spine causes neck and back...
There is a common saying that man dies for a job that will replace him in a week’s time. Everyone wishes to be successful in life but it shouldn’t be at the cost of your health. Today, the first thing we do the second we...
As the festivities have begun together with the change in weather, it becomes an invitation for a lot of common ailments. This week we will look at a few of these issues and find the common cures for them with simple yogic techniques. Let us start...
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...
