B.K.S. Iyengar once said “Practicing without the backing of Yama and Niyama is not Yoga, but mere acrobatics”. The statement is not to put down the Gymnasts practice but clearly defining and differentiating Yoga being practiced out of the individual 8 limps – the key yogic guidance passed down from
The Chakra system is an interesting thought-provoking topic for its mysterious connection to our feelings and our reactions towards it. Born in the one of the world’s most prosperous and busiest cities – Singapore, it is not surprising why most people here fall heavily low under the Manipura, Swadhishthana &
The Anatomy as a universe of knowledge – weeks passed by quickly at the blink of an eye in a steady learning progress – a particularly interesting topic, the muscular and skeletal system – understanding the basic concept behind muscular engagement & muscle memory. 2 years in the practice and
Prior to Tirisula’s YTT, I had been following the updates posted on Instagram and Facebook, this included coming across uploaded clips of Master Paalu and other students performing the Jala Neti and Sutra Neti. The curiosity in me got me googling the benefits and/or the side effects of the Neti
Handstands – the one asana everyone desperately wants to achieve. It most definitely is one of my personal goals, and it’s not been an easy journey. Back in gymnastics training, we were taught to kick up and use our hips to get into handstand; this eventually led to my bad
Anahata Chakra, also known as the heart Chakra, symbolizes love, joy, compassion, and warmth. In modern society, the fantasized idea that love heals all is often deemed as a sign of weakness against the scientific/business minds. It is heartbreaking to see others use love as a tool for manipulation and
It is often difficult to come by people who are living the truth; the creation of social media and the anonymity of online profiles has allowed us to hide behind our screens as keyboard warriors. With platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, the true meaning of yoga has been lost
Biology was never my strong suit; the link between our body structures and yoga asanas was a concept that took me awhile to grasp. As a visual learner, I tend to find it easier to copy a pose after seeing someone do it, or just by observing a photo
When starting yoga you may have thought that Asanas, breathing and a bit of meditation were what it was all about. Well there is more to it than those, in total there are 8 limbs or perhaps steps: Yama : Universal morality Niyama : Personal observances Asanas : Body postures
Let’s get the basics out of the way. There are 7 Chakras that run down the centre of your body: 7. Sahasrara Thousand Petal Lotus – Crown Chakra 6. Agya Spiritual Eye (+’ve pole) Medulla Oblongata (-‘ve pole) Mouth of God 5. Bishuddha Cervical Centre 4. Anahata Dorsal (heart) Centre
