In the world of yoga, there is one pose that stands out for its transformative power and ability to lead us towards a deep sense of self-awareness and integration. That pose is Shavasana, also known as Corpse Pose. In this article we explore how Shavasana transcends the boundaries of mere relaxation and becomes a gatewayContinue reading “Shavasana: The Gateway to Profound Self-Awareness and Integration”
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Features of Asana
Asana is a fundamental aspect of yoga practice, and it is designed to help us develop physical, mental, and spiritual strength and flexibility. The practice of asana involves holding specific postures or poses, with the aim of promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Here are some key features of asana that make it such anContinue reading “Features of Asana”
Yoga as Alternative Medicine
Yoga is an ancient system of healing that has been practiced for thousands of years. It has gained popularity in recent years as a form of alternative medicine due to its ability to promote physical, mental, and emotional health. In this blog post, we will explore some of the core concepts of yoga as anContinue reading “Yoga as Alternative Medicine”
Stress – Good or Bad?
Stress is a natural reaction that our bodies have to help us survive in threatening situations. The fight-or-flight response is a survival mechanism that has been with us for thousands of years, and it’s still a useful way of managing stressful situations. But when stress becomes chronic—when it happens too often or goes on forContinue reading “Stress – Good or Bad?”
Harnessing the Power of Hatha Yoga
Hatha yoga is a practice that helps to unlock the power of your solar and lunar energies within. By balancing the opposite energies, you can open yourself up to a science of purification and energy channelization. This practice is believed to be able to transmute cells from gross to subtle and accelerate evolution by compressingContinue reading “Harnessing the Power of Hatha Yoga”
How to Avoid Stress Leading to Distress
Yoga is a great way to help avoid stress snowballing into distress. This ancient practice of calming the mind and body can be used as a preventative measure for burnout and stressful situations, or it can be used to manage existing levels of distress. Practicing yoga regularly has been proven to reduce cortisol levels, improveContinue reading “How to Avoid Stress Leading to Distress”
How to treat Arthritis with Yoga & Ayurveda
Arthritis is one of the most common chronic diseases which affect many people around the world. The term arthritis is a general term which describes any inflammation in synovial joints accompanied by severe pain & in some cases immobility. There have been many researches around arthritis, yet its real cause is not clear to theContinue reading “How to treat Arthritis with Yoga & Ayurveda“
Is Yoga another victim of social media?
Is yoga another victim of social media? This is a very important question that has to be answered. We are in the digital era, leaded by the image where the deepest knowledge is under the threat of the most fascinating yoga-asana picture. This is because we are overwhelmed by the social media on which manyContinue reading “Is Yoga another victim of social media?“
Benefits of Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation)
Surya means sun and namaskara means salutations. Surya namaskara is a series of twelve physical postures which is practiced as an offering to sun, which symbolizes spiritual consciousness. The twelve postures are woven in a manner which gives complete movement to spinal column and other joints and limbs of body. All postures are practiced withContinue reading “Benefits of Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation)”
Chakras – The Psychic Centers of our Personality
The seven Chakras are also known as the psychic centers of our personality. According to Rishis (sage) they are situated in our subtle body. Although there is not a scientific explanation yet regarding these psychic centers, the Rishis had experienced them while they had been in deep meditative states. There are myriads of chakras inContinue reading “Chakras – The Psychic Centers of our Personality”
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