ashtanga yoga articles

Eka Pada Dandasana is a strong backbend.  In the pose the head is nestled in the hands as in Sirsasana (the headstand), and the torso is gracefully arched into the air.  One foot remains on the floor while the other leg is raised and extended with the foot pointing towards the ...

Seane offers an insight into her teachings that reminds us that each part of ourselves, our mind, body and spirit should operate as one. And to take it a step further, we are all part of that network as ONE in mind, body and spirit. ...

Translation:  In Sanskrit, "Hala" means "Plow".  This posture is called "Halasana" because in the final position the body resembles the Indian plow. ...

Translation: Sanskrit, the spiritual language of India from which yoga derives its nomenclature, translates the word “bala” to “child.” Asana, of course, means pose or posture. Thus Balasana means Child’s Pose in ...

There are many traditional yoga paths toward spiritual growth with the goal of self-realization. We offer an explanation of some of the paths up the mountain. You can choose which path or paths may help you develop or progress along your inner journey. ...

Translation: Trianga means three limbs or ...

Ashtanga Yoga is the type of yoga which was created and established by a master named K. Pattabhi Jois. Due to its theory containing eight different limbs, or components, it is also known as "Eight-Limb Yoga". ...

Translation: from Sanskrit is Extended Triangle Pose. Utthita means, “extended” and Tri means “three” and Kona is “an angle”.

This pose is a standing pose that has an element of balance. Aligning the body is ...

The sun is God, giver of light, giver of life to all beings. In India, the sunrise is thought of as the eye of God come to look upon his people. Each sunrise people pour out onto their porches, balconies and the street to acknowledge God with a moving prayer called Surya Namaskara, sun salutation. ...

Yoga is a philosophy of life, which also has the potential to create a vibrantly healthy body and mind. ...