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Viloma Pranayama
October 9th, 2019Loma means hair. The prefix “Vi” is used to denote negation. Viloma thus means against…
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Ujjayi Pranayama
October 9th, 2019The prefixed “Ut” attached to verbs and nouns, means upwards or superiority in rank. It…
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Surya Bheda Pranayama
October 9th, 2019Surya is the SUN. Bhedana is derived from the root “bhid” meaning to pierce, to…
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Sitkari Pranayama
October 9th, 2019Sitkari Pranayama is that which causes cold. This is a variation of Sitali Pranayama. Technique:-…
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Shitali Pranayama
October 9th, 2019Shitala means cool. This Pranayama cools the system, hence the name. Technique: Sit in Padmasana,…
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Pratiloma Pranayama
October 9th, 2019Prati means opposite. This type of Pranayama is the converse of Anuloma. In it inhalation…
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Pranayama
October 9th, 2019Breathe Control (Pranayama) Pranayama is another important path. Prana refers to the life force or…
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Parts of Ashtanga Yoga
October 8th, 2019Detachment (Pratyahara) The fifth limb of yoga is sense-related. Pratyahara is the practice of withdrawing…
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Niyama
October 8th, 2019Yoga Do’s: Just Say Yes (Niyamas) And now for the fun part! Niyamas are Patanjali’s…
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Nadi Shodhana
October 8th, 2019Nadi Shodhana is a purifying as well as a balancing Pranayama. The Sanskrit term Nadi…
