Yoga Articles

Anatomy and asana – Vriksasana (Tree pose)

The tree pose is one of the first pose that drawn me into yoga. Although it is not part of the Asthanga serie, it is an emblematic pose worth noting and exploring. I appreciate the contrast of strength and balance which is needed to hold the pose and the gracefulness

Yoga philosophy: The yamas

The yamas are the the first limb of the eight limb path described by Pathanjali in the Yoga Sutras. They describe the five qualities and principles one should follow in everyday life to guide one’s interactions with the outside world. There are many interpretations of these principles depending on the

Breathe!

After a few days on the mat, things are supposed to get better, but is it really the case? The body is feeling sore, and during Asanas each diificulty gives the mind an opportunity to jump in and challenge the situation. ‘I can’t do this’…, – just breathe and move

Energy and Enlightenment

When I first began yoga, it was part of my weekly work-out routine at the gym, which also included spinning, pilates, running and weight lifting.  I gravitated towards the teachers who pushed me to my physical limit and had clear, concrete steps for getting into each asana.  Once in a

What is Yoga?

Yoga is perhaps one of the most misconstrued terms in contemporary society. In mass culture, when most people say yoga, like pilates, they are most likely referring to a “brand” of exercise one can take at a gym or at a yoga studio, that is also associated with trendy fitness

Understand and Adapt to the Global Shifts

Understand and Adapt to the Global Shifts By Joy Guru Paalu Ramasamy Global Shift No. 1: Digital Shift. Mobile and effective devices would make computing and business more personal and social. Global Shift No. 2: Manpower de-stablization. Indians, Chinese, Africans, Brazilians, people from all corners of the world would test,

Body Awareness and Good Posture

Until this yoga training course opened my eyes, I had been oblivious to how the human body moves. My eccentric posture since I was a toddler features a funny slouch from protracting my shoulders, rounding my back, and tilting my hips in a posterior angle.  In addition, I am one

What is Yoga?

When I first practised Hatha Yoga a few years ago, it was like a trend that people wanted to try out. I was one of them who was excited and wanted to find out what Yoga is all about. After I attended for half a year, Yoga to me is

Breath Awareness

One of the most valuable nuggets from our anatomy sessions so far comes from understanding how breathing patterns affect the body.  Breathing can: 1)      Switch the body between activating the sympathetic or parasympathetic nervous system by changing the heart rate. 2)      Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the lungs in

Condemn and be trapped

Never act out of your mind, don’t feel guilty about being selfish and don’t feel you have done something great out of altruism, because that will also feel egoistic. The secret of joy is when you can get immersed in every activity that you do, you will feel you are

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