Breath Control in Yoga Breath control in yoga is also referred to as Practicing Pranayama. It means to control our internal pranic energy or just breath of life. Apana means the elimation of breath, this is also the alternate of Prana. With every intake of breath of life, we also
Low blood pressure, also called hypotension, is when the circulatory system encounters blood pressure lower than average. When blood flows through arteries, veins and capillaries the walls of the vessels exert pressure back against the blood helping move the blood through the system. If this pressure is low, the blood
Before the 200hr course, I never had much exposure to any depths of yoga practice beyond focus on the physical benefits. Yoga seemed to affect its followers in a cult like fashion and although my exposure was minimal, I felt as if I wanted to distance myself from those aspects
Nauli is one of internal cleansing techniques,that are not wildly practiced in the modern days. It is not easy exercise,can be learned only with perseverance and patience. It is best to practice the internal cleansing technique with a teacher. Best time to practice is morning on an empty stomach. –
Every woman experiences pregnancy in a different way. Some may sail through feeling healthy and happy throughout their term but others may experience a multitude of ailments. The expectant mother may wonder if what they are experiencing is normal and why it is happening. Here is an explanation for some
When aiming to get into a “final” posture, always do “lead up” postures. These lead up postures help to activate, strengthen and stretch the muscles that are required for the final posture. In this posture: Abs are stretched and strengthened – engaging our ab muscles helps to protect the lower
Today, as we were sharing how to practice a back-bend while being in a restful position, one of the way is to do a supported bridge pose with block. I had learnt from many years ago to place the block directly under the sacrum, in the orientation of ‘ l
Runner’s knees, shin splint, inflammation of the Achilles tendon, tight hamstrings, iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) are some of the common problems faced by runners. This is due to the tightening and shortening of muscles in a typical runner. The following series aim to relax, stretch and elongate the overworked muscles,
The first time I walked into an inversion class a couple of years ago, I was discouraged because I was the only one in class who could not hold up in a headstand, which was the most basic pose in the class. Even with the help of the wall, I
I have often heard the word “chakras” and never really understood what that was. Maybe because this term is often misinterpreted or misused. Maybe because I was not ready to ‘hear’ it… Recently, during a yoga class, my teacher started to explain how our life is led by inner energy
