Yoga Teacher training in Rishikesh, India

Hatha Yoga union of Sun and Moon   Hatha means any tenacious practice until the object or purpose is achieved. “Ha” and “tha” signify the union of the Sun and Moon, union of Prana and Apana Vayus.   Hatha Yoga cares about the body and Prana. It helps to control the body and Prana, through Asanas and Pranayama. Hatha Yoga itself is not the goal. Meditation helps you attain Samadhi or the Superconscious State. The practice of Hatha Yoga awakens the Kundalini Sakti that remains latent in the Muladhara Chakra. There are six chakras or lotuses in the body. They are Muladhara (near the anus), Svadhisthana (halfway between Muladhara and Manipura which is in the navel). Anahata Chakra in the heart, Vishuddha in the neck and Ajna in the space between the two eyebrows and Sahasrara or the lotus of a thousand petals (Chakra) in the crown of the head. Sushumna rises through all the Chakras. Kundalini passes through the Chakras and unites with Lord Siva in the Sahasrara. L...

The focus of the first limb is on being an ethical and moral person, and on improving your relationship with the outer world. These values are as important today as they were centuries ago.  The Yamas, as they are referred to, are not meant to be a moral straitjacket, but instead are meant to help develop a greater awareness of one’s place in the world. It is not a coincidence that this is the first limb of the practice. When taking steps to transform our inner world, our outer world becomes a total reflection of this effort. There are five Yamas: 1. Ahimsa: Non-violence Replace harmful thoughts, speech, and actions with that of loving kindness toward yourself and others. 2. Satya: Truth to be expressed in thought, word, and action Be honest in your thoughts, words, and actions toward yourself and others. 3. Asteya: Non-stealing and non-covetousness Curb desires for things that are not your own. Share the beauty of your thoughts, speech, actions, and material belon...

Stand straight with legs about the distance from the width of the thigh and the arm along the body. Inhale and raise your left hand so that your fingers point toward the ceiling. Exhale and turn right, the first spine, and then move the pelvis to the left and bend a little more. Keep your left arm straight up. Turn your head to look at your left palm. Right Elbows. Breathing, straighten the body back. Breath, raise your left arm. Repeat with the right hand. Advantages of simultaneous improved bending (Konasana lifting arm) Ensures good blood circulation in the scalp Spondylitis, kidney and liver problems can be reduced by performing this pose Reduce headache

Y ou have probably heard that exercise is medicine. Well, it’s not just a saying; it’s true. There is a series of scientific evidence showing that regular exercise (150 minutes per week, which is 30 minutes five times a week) – and in particular execution – has health benefits that extend far beyond any pill A doctor may prescribe. Studies have shown that running can help prevent obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, some cancers and a host of other unpleasant conditions. What’s more, scientists have shown that running also greatly improves the quality of your emotional and mental life, and even helps you live longer. Running helps you get fit. You know that exercises burns calories while you’re working out. The bonus is that when you exercise, the burn continues after you stop. Studies have shown that regular exercise boosts “ afterburn ”—that is, the number of calories you burn after exercise. (Scientists call this EPOC, which stands for exc...

Learning to control yoga breathing is one of the most important parts of your yoga practice to develop. Named “ Pranayama ” in Sanskrit, these breathing exercises can help to bring the balance and depth to your overall well-being. According to the ancient text, the Yoga Sutras, compiled by the sage Patanjali in 150 BC, Pranayama is one of the eight classical yoga members. Pranayama helps to cleanse and cleanse your vital vital (called “Prana” in Sanskrit). In Pranayama practicing yoga and meditation can help you to stay healthy in mind, body and mind. Kapalabhati (also Kapalbhati) Pranayama – is an intermediate-tp-advanced pranayama from short and powerful passive inhaled exhalations (ka-PAH-lL-BAH-tea-prah NaH-YAH-MAH). This exercise is a traditional practice of internal cleansing or kriya, which invigorates and purifies the airways by stimulating the release of toxins and waste. It acts as a tonic for the system, refreshing and rejuvenate the body and mind. His name comes fr...