“Yoga is for everyone. You need not be an expert or at the peak of physical
fitness to practise asanas. May Yoga’s blessing be on all of you”
Yogacharya BKS Iyengar
Benefits Of YogaYoga asanas(yoga poses) are based on the three human postures of lying down, sitting and standing. Asanas should never be practiced mechanically and without conscious thought on what you are doing.
Contemporary Yoga Teachers As word spread about Yoga in the west and visits to India by the Beatles to see Maharishi in the 60\\\'s...
Mindfulness Meditation & YogaNo matter whether you choose pure Yoga Nidri Mindfulness Meditation or a combination of Hatha yoga and mindfulness meditation you will finish your practice feeling completely relaxed.
Namaste YogaIn Namaste yoga, the word Namaste is used along with the gesture of Namaste, in which you place the hands together, palms and fingertips touching, pointing upwards, at the heart chakra and bowing the head with the eyes closed.
Yogic Breathing | Pranayama\" When the breath wanders, or is irregular, the mind is also unsteady, but when the breath is still, so is the mind, and the Yogi lives long. So one should restrain the breath.\" Hatha Yoga Pradipika 2-2
Spiritual YogaSpiritual yoga is what yoga is about when practised as a whole and not just for health, weight loss or fitness.
Types Of YogaThe Many Types Of Yoga
There are many types of yoga which ultimately spring from Astanga Yoga.
What Is YogaYoga tones all the muscles of the body and the internal organs. It makes the body flexible, strong, toned and fluid.
Yoga AccessoriesA yoga mat is a must. Then we can add into the mix a strap for those poses where you just can\'t reach your big toe for love or money!
Yoga ClassesRelaxation, after all of the yoga classes, is very important. It gives your body a chance to cool down and gives your muscles a few moments to loosen up.
Yoga ClothesThs is a completely different type of yoga clothing. Hot Yoga makes you sweat and therefore your yoga clothes should be designed to accommodate this!
Yoga For KidsIt teaches children self-discipline, and stress management, as well as helping them become stronger and more flexible. As a family activity, it encourages everyone involved to grow together and it strengthens family relationships. Classes geared for children can be found in all age ranges, from infants to teens.
Yoga For Weight LossNo matter which type of yoga for weight loss you choose, if you practice regularly, you will notice improvements in your body, mind and spirit. You will learn to focus your energies, control your breathing and coordinate your breath with your movements for maximum flexibility, and increased metabolism.
Yoga For WomenYoga for women is hugely beneficial for numerous reasons.
Yoga MastersYogacharya is the term of ultimate respect given to a teacher of Yoga.
Yoga PosesThere are 12 basic yoga poses and thousands of variations of each of these. If you are a beginner, a good place to start is with these basic yoga poses and Surya Namaskar, the Sun Salutation sequence.
Yoga Sutras Of PatanjaliRegardless of the origin, it is clear that these sutras have been in use since the 2nd Century BC. The title of the collected volumes is made up of two words in Sanskrit.