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What is Pranic Healing, What is it Good For, and How to Use it? The word pranic comes from the Sanskrit word prana, which means life force, or vital energy, or chi as it is known in traditional Chinese culture. Pranic healing works with the energy of a person for achieving wellness. It is good …
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What’s the difference between Transcendental Meditation & the Other Types? In this article, we’re going to discuss the differences between Transcendental Meditation, and the other meditation techniques. The main categories of meditation include: Automatic self-transcending (AST)Includes techniques that go beyond the steps of the meditation technique itself (includes Transcendental Meditation) Focused attention or concentration techniquesRequires …
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Is Iyengar Yoga for Beginners? What to expect as a beginning Iyengar yoga practitioner. Iyengar Yoga is a style developed by BKS Iyengar around the sixties. Its particularity comes from the fact that every Asana is practiced with high precision, in a specific sequence, and has a specific duration (also known as gestation period). What …
4 Questions About Vinyasa Yoga That Nobody is Talking About Vinyasa in Sanskrit means “to place in a special way”. This brings up the idea of intention “to move with intention”. Vinyasa yoga uses the breath as a tool to do just that. But, how good is this style of yoga to deal with different …
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The importance of taking time for yourself (9 Benefits explained) For some, taking time for yourself is a given, for others, perhaps, a difficult task to find any “time” to even consider taking for you, and for some, the mere idea of spending time alone isn’t enjoyable or just isn’t for you. From my personal …
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5 Important Questions About Your Chakras That You Must Know The concept of chakras is integral to the practice of Tantra, the more esoteric tradition of Hinduism. Chakras, seven in number as per yogic literature, are literally “wheels”, and represent the seven vital seats of the energy body. In spite of the growing interest and …
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7 Highly Sought-after Questions About Kundalini Yoga (Answered!) This article will answer your most burning questions about kundalini yoga. Kundalini yoga is the most sought after and yet the most misunderstood form of yoga. What makes Kundalini yoga esoteric and obscure is the fact that there seems to be an unattainability in achieving that kundalini …
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How Does Ashtanga Yoga Cultivate Mindfulness? This article is your guide on the different ways in which Ashtanga yoga cultivates mindfulness. Ashtanga yoga also called the Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, integrates flow (vinyasas) with the breath. The foundation of Ashtanga yoga is nothing but breath control. It is the link between body and mind. You begin …
What Does Ujjayi Breath Do? In this article, learn about the meaning of Ujjayi breath, its benefits and how to practice it. The practice of yoga is an art, the art of living ethics. The goal is to create a union between body, mind, and soul in order to create balance and equanimity so that one …
What Does a Yoga Therapy Session Look Like? Yoga therapy is the specific application of yogic tools to treat a specific disease or to prevent it from ever arising. This therapy is normally given out in a series of sessions designed by a yoga therapist based on the specific issues or goals of the patient. …