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Yoga plays a vital role in keeping the mind and body synchronized. It improves the quality of life if one practices it religiously. There are several techniques and types of yoga. The ultimate goal of yoga is having complete control of your being and achieving stability. It provides excellent relief from pain and tension. You […]
Yoga has become a famous discipline around the world and this is one of the reasons why more and more individual is going in for professional yoga classes. The popularity of yoga teacher certification courses is also escalating a great deal. These days, several experts are going for yoga certification courses to make a successful […]
What is Yoga-Alliance? Yoga Alliance (YA) is a US – based nonprofit organization for setting international yoga-certification standards. The registry provides voluntary credentials to yoga-schools and yoga-teachers worldwide. In order to be accredited, a school or teacher needs to comply with standards (e.g. teaching experience), that are provided by them. According to the organization, they […]
“Yang needs yin in order to exist, and yin needs yang in order to exist.” Often, we keep on pushing ourselves in our life. No wonder – our modern daily life is based on qualities like achievement and success. All these qualities are associated to an energy known as yang in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). […]
Often, science tells us a lot about how to live a healthier, happier and more spiritual life. But to put that knowledge into action it requires a lot of effort and time. We think of spending hours taking care of our bodies, doing morning rituals with oil pulling and tongue cleansing, and taking hours in […]
There are a few questions, I often hear people saying who are new to yoga: “Can I practice yoga even as a total beginner?” “Do I have to follow my teacher and reach the exact same pose?” Or: “Will other people in the class judge me when I’m not good enough?” These questions might certainly […]
In one of our previous blog posts, we were outlining five of the most popular mudras that you can use in your own yoga practice. Mudras are hand gestures or seals that can lead energies. Mudra means “that what brings joy”, where ‘mud’ stands for joy and ‘ra’ means to give. In this article, we […]
Mantras can be used during meditation, to open a yoga practice or for daily practices. They are powerful tools to focus, create vibrations in the body and to set an intention for a specific topic. In this post, we will explore the meaning of some powerful mantras for healing, peace, love, protection, and for breaking […]
As a yogi, we chant the mantra ‘OM’ during a yoga class to open and close the practice. We imitate our instructor by taking a deep exhale, which is followed by an inhale to then chant the sound of OM. Yet few of us know what the mantra really is about. Getting more clear about […]
Imagine a country full of colors, contrasts, dance, magic, incredible cultural sites and majestic scenery. A country which is birthplace to yoga. Welcome to India. But what makes this country so unique and worth a visit? Here are the five best reasons to visit India. 1. Yoga and Hinduism India is the birthplace of yoga. […]
