Asana — International Yoga Journal
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Ayurveda Talks · आयुर्वेद · ஆயுர்வேதம்
The central ideas of Ayurveda are primarily derived from Vedic phi losophy, although some concepts were later borrowed from similar non-Vedic systems such as Buddhism and…
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Many of us approach Yoga from the pure physical opening. I know that I did. When I first started Yoga 13 years ago, I had a…
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Yoga — a mind-body practice — is considered one of many types of complementary and integrative health approaches.…
There is mention of the churning of the celestial ocean by the devs and asurs in the vedic…
Manju Pattabhi Jois is the oldest son of Sri K Pattabhi Jois, recognised worldwide as the foremost authority…
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Interview with Akira Watamoto Interview by Chloe Sze – Translation by YOKO KIKUCHI 1. Can you tell us how your yoga journey get started? 父がヨガ講師だった関係で、幼い頃から少しはヨガを練 習していました。…
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Eyes are the first wonderful organs that help you see and appreciate the beauty of this creation. Health…
Nature is the first mother of this body made of five elements. Children with mental and physical stability…
One of the primary rules that Ayurveda lays is “early to rise”, which is completely unwelcome in a…
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Surya (Sun) Namaskaram (Salutation) is the most commonly practised yoga sequence by many Yoga traditions today. Although the…
You cannot ignore how versatile essential oils have become. Unknown to many, these oils have become central to…
This month’s featured pose is Utthita Dwipada Vrstasana or Lifted Open-Angle Pose. The name of the pose is…
