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Shirsha = head Asana = posture Sirsasana, the headstand, is considered the most beneficial yoga posture. Most of time we spend standing or sitting when the head is above our heart and so the muscles become weakened. Because of the […]
Ayurveda means “science of life”. It is one of the world’s oldest holistic healing systems, originating in India more than 5000 years ago. It is based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the […]
Mud = to delight, Dra = to flow The Sanskrit word mudra means gesture or attitude. Attitude is something which reflects mind in body, and body in mind. The palm and fingers are covered with a large number of reflex […]
The immune system is the defense mechanism of the body that blocks the enemy from entering our body, kills the pathogens and produces antibodies. Our immune system is a set of mechanisms that maintains the integrity of our body. Each […]
In Sanskrit Tada means a mountain. This pose is also known as Samasthiti. Sama means upright, straight. Sthiti is steadiness. Tadasana is the foundational pose for all other standing asanas. It is the very first posture practiced at the beginning […]
We tend to live between the past and future and let the present float around unnoticed. Practicing meditation, we become aware of the existence. When you meditate, you can understand without words. Meditation is not an action, it is a […]
The Sanskrit word Bandha means to bind, bond or lock. Bandhas are designed to move and store Pranic energy in the body. They can be practiced on a subtle level or strongly activated. More subtly, they aim to lock prana […]
A seated forward fold, which provides the entire backside of the body a stretch and takes us into a place that is humble and strong the further we release into the asana. (Paschima = west/ back side of the body; […]
Difficulty in falling asleep, or to wake up several times during the night may affect many people. I used to have this problem before beginning yoga. Every day I went to bed at different time and I got up at […]
Banana in Coconut Milk When I was traveling in Southeast Asian countries, I discovered a simple delicious and healthy dessert. Banana in coconut milk is a classic dessert in Southeast Asia but a little bit different in each country. The […]
