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BKS Iyengar
Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar (BKS Iyengar) was a world-renowned yoga teacher who developed a unique style of yoga. He was active in the...
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Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar (BKS Iyengar) was a world-renowned yoga teacher who developed a unique style of yoga. He was active in the...
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The yoga sutras of Pantajali are a set of 196 aphorisms that guide yoga practice. They are one of the most important texts in yoga and offer a...
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Yoga Nidra, or yogic sleep, is a practice that is both a meditation practice and a meditative state. It can be thought of as dynamic sleep or...
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Anjaneyasana is a lunging pose with the torso upright and arms overhead. Generally, it is taught with the back knee bent and on the ground and the...
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Uttanasana is a standing forward bend pose that stretches the hamstrings and lower back. Commonly known as a forward fold, the word Uttanasana...
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A mudra is a hand gesture or position used in meditation, asana, pranayama, and spiritual rituals to add depth to yoga or meditation practice.
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A yantra is a sacred geometry symbol developed from ancient wisdom that represents the divine energy of the universe. The word “yantra” comes from...
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Kundalini yoga consists of different breathing techniques, repetitive movements, meditation, spiritual practice, and self-development. The ancient...
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Yoga can be helpful for some types of knee pain. However, prior to trying to use yoga to deal with your knee pain, it can help to understand how the...
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Getting started with yoga can be both exciting and intimidating. The sheer number of poses, new words, and unfamiliar terminology is confusing for...