Dhanurvakrasana; the bow pose The final position of the Asana resembles a bow or dhanusha, hence the name. The flexible sturdiness and capacity to stretch the chord is the quality which is experienced by the spine and body with the performance and practice of the Asana. The...
7 Reasons why you should meditate? The tradition of meditation dates back to 1700 B.C. The highest yogic goal well defined, i.e. mental purification through self-knowledge and awareness. Classical Yoga or Ashtanga yoga divides the yoga practice into codes of conduct, i.e. Yamas and Niyamas, Physical...
Mystic Mantra Chants Why chant mantra? Chanting mantras helps to quieten the fluctuations of the mind. It is a handy tool devised by the yogis to turn awareness inwards. It is a simple and easy way to relax and calm the mind. Mantra recitation during meditation is...
Vairagaya Bhava (Objectivity) Emphasis is on attitudinal training and experiential learning. The inclusion of correct bhavas (attitude) when performing yoga asanas is an innovation of The Yoga Institute. The four main bhavas have a meaningful impact when we are doing or performing any yoga related...
Jnana Bhava (Knowledge) Sutra 2.6 of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: “Drk-Darsanasaktyoh-Ekatmata-Iva-Asmita” We should make it a habit to understand things and gain knowledge about any situation before taking action. We should make it a habit to learn from self-experience as well as others experience. In life,...
Dharma Bhava (Duty) –YOGENDRA PADMASANA (Meditative Asanas) The lotus pose Sutra 1.2 of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: “Yoga Chitta Vritti Nirodha”. Our highest duty Dharma is to ourselves to be in a balanced state of mind & to have faith. Maintaining balance all the time in-spite...
Anulom Vilom Pranayama or Alternate Nostril Breathing Exercise or Nadi Shodhana Pranayama This is not just a breathing exercise, but it is a noteworthy yogic technique that involves controlling of subtle ‘Pranic energies’ (or vital force or bio-energies) of our body flowing through specific channels. The...
