Surya namaskar or sun salutation, which includes twelve different forward and backward bends with proper inhale and exhale, benefits your body and mind in several ways. The various body movements’ stretch and exercises all the vital organs and parts of the body while the pranayama part of the Surya namaskar ensures the flow of fresh [...]
Today whatever we practice as yoga exercises comes from decades old Yoga Sutra. It is the text written way back in Mauryan Period and compiles the system of yoga. These sutras compiled by Sage Patanjali, is an influential work, focusing on the philosophy of yoga. As the name says, the compiler Patanjali has put all [...]
Hatha yoga is generally the basic form of yoga exercise, which involves slow stretching of the body as well as meditation ,may be that is the reason that often it is called Hatha yoga meditation. It was Yogi Swatmarama, who introduced this form of yoga in 15th century and today millions of people worldwide to [...]
Introduction Surya namaskar is the one of the most important and basic yogic exercises. It involves several body movements and pranayama or breathing exercises. Surya Namaskar includes total 12 different steps in which various body parts and organs gets good workout. This is a type of yoga, which suit everybody right from a kid to [...]
Introduction: The fast moving life and ever increasing mental pressure is taking toll on our health, disturbing peace of mind and leading to health problems. Therefore, to calm down we need to interact with ourselves through meditation and yoga exercises. Today, more number of people is practicing transcendental meditation yoga to achieve mental peace. More [...]
Music, for thousands of years, has been a way of life. Music is spread every where. Everywhere there is rhythm in nature. Where there is rhythm there is music. Where there is music there is relaxation calm and quiet. Effect of sound and music has been recognized in every culture worldwide. Music creates deep impact [...]
Indian way of exercise, keeping in view the ultimate goal of self realization, Yoga involves various body positioning and breathing techniques to maintain health of body, mind and spirit. Yoga can be done in sitting, standing or lying down positions. The only investment required in doing Yoga is ‘Yoga Mat’. The purpose of yoga mat [...]
Pranayama is composed of two parts, ‘Prana” & ‘Ayama’. ‘Prana’ is the vital energy of which most of the people are generally through out life; it is the self energizing force that manifests itself in the body and ‘Ayama’ denotes control. ‘Pranayama’ means enfolding the entire body with this force under control. The great sage [...]
Yoga positions are meant to bring mind, body and spirit together in harmony. Yoga practice should be started under the guidance of a qualified and certified yoga instructor on one to one basis.There are some basic positions for beginners that involve movements of various parts of body to increase stamina and flexibility, like movements of [...]