Hello Yoga enthusiasts! Welcome back to our series of blogs on Pranayama techniques. Our previous blog focused on Kapalbhati Pranayama. This blog will discuss the method and benefits of Ujjayi Pranayama and its effect on your respiratory organs. What Is Ujjayi Pranayama? Ujjayi means victorious; hence Ujjayi Pranayama is also called victorious breathing. Ujjayi Pranayama…
There have been thousands of years of Trataka meditation practices in India. It involves gazing at a single point, such as a candle flame or a point on the wall, with a relaxed and focused gaze. Trataka meditation is believed to have a range of benefits for the nervous system, including reducing stress and anxiety,…
Gurukul is a combination word made by joining two Sanskrit language words, Guru, which means teacher or master, and kula, which means home. The Gurukul system was widely prevalent in many parts of India for centuries. Following the plan, parents sent their children to stay with their Guru in his house and master various arts…
Yoga is a one-of-its-kind discipline of life that profoundly influences developing a healthy and balanced state of mind, the body, and the soul. The evolution of Yoga dates back to the era of the Indus Valley civilization, nearly 5000 years ago (as of 2021). In the olden days, people practiced Yoga to remain physically fit…
Suryanamaskar (Sun salutation) is a type of Yoga practice comprising 12 different Yoga asanas performed in repetition with one another. All the asanas of the Suryanamaskar are interrelated, making it easy to move gracefully from one pose to another. Performing one complete Suryanamaskar involves standing up, going into the downward dog pose, squatting, and bending…
Yoga is an ancient Indian discipline comprising various practices that help to strengthen the mind, body and spirit alike. Today, no place in the world remains untouched by the positive influence of yoga. The art and technique of yoga originated in the Eastern world in India many centuries ago. Historians and scholars alike believe that…
The Yoga Story: Inception, Ideas, Religion And More Yoga is a holistic discipline that teaches the subtle techniques of striking a balance between physical wellbeing and emotional health. The science of Yoga has been an integral part of Indian culture since time immemorial. Over the years, people have molded and transformed Yoga to suit their…
Yoga is a spiritual discipline that can unite us with our spiritual selves and help us harmonize with our inner energies. By coordinating and uniting our body and mind, it helps us attain our inherent power and gives us the ability for self-realization. Simple postures have long-term benefits for physical and mental health! The Santosh…