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What Is Yoga Nidra?
What Is Yoga Nidra?
The term ‘yoga nidra’, or yogic sleep as it is usually known, refers an enormously powerful meditation method, in addition to one of the simplest yoga practices to develop as well as maintain. While the yoga practitioner rests comfortably in savasana (corpse pose), this systematic meditation brings you all the…
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How to create a welcoming space for yoga at home
The beauty of yoga is that it can be practised anywhere. It’s relevant across all cultures, languages, as well as countries. It can be practised independently in the comfort of your home, outside in Mother Nature, or in a room full of people. From the relaxing, sequential stream of Sun…
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How to do Urdhva Prasarita Ekapadasana
When you practise Standing Splits (Urdhva Prasarita Ekapadasana), focus on the stretch in your quad and hamstrings, not how high you can lift your leg. This asana is an Intermediate to Advanced Level pose which is practised for the deeper opening of the hips, and therefore forms part of the…
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How to do Parsvottanasana
Stretch your outer hips and hamstrings, lengthen your spine and encourage quietude as well as self-reflection in Intense Side Stretch (Parsvottanasana). Being partially a forward bend and partially a balancing pose, this pose is a mid-way pose between Parivrtta Trikonasana and Utthita Trikonasana. This asana is also popularly called the…
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How Chair Yoga Could Be the Answer to Back Pain
Let’s face it. We’ve all experienced back pain at some point in our lives – some of us more than others – and it’s the absolute worst. Finding ways to reduce the pain can be difficult, sometimes a good stretch helps and other times it makes it worse. However, what…
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Can yoga ease symptoms of depression?
Yoga utilises various poses, meditation and breathing techniques that can assist in relaxing the body and mind. This holistic approach to exercise takes a look at strengthening your body while developing greater self-awareness. According to Harvard University, yoga can reduce the impact of stress and decreases feelings of anxiety and…
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Yoga Myths You Should Stop Believing
When it comes down to almost everything in life, myths and stereotypes tend to flare up due to a lack of knowledge and perceptions of what it appears to be. Yoga is no different. Many people put off trying yoga because of preconceived notions that have come about from rumours.…
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What is rhythmic yoga?
This form of yoga involves practising asanas (poses) with music. The movements become synchronised with the music to become a fluid-like dance. Not only does this become a fun way to practise yoga, but it can also be a source of entertainment. Dancing and yoga: what is the link? Sometimes…
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The Benefits of Yoga for Runners
While runners are incredibly fit, with toned physiques to match, there is one thing that they cannot get away from – muscle stiffness. Muscle stiffness or tightness can result in injury if not properly addressed – and the fact that we sit most of the day does not help in…
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How the position of your gaze improves your yoga practice
Throughout your yoga practice, you need to focus your gaze on a specific point as this will assist you in positioning your body and focusing your mind. This is referred to as Drishti. Drishti is about using one focal point to bring everything into balance – from your alignment to…
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