It signifies a gesture, a mystic position of the hands, a seal, or even a symbol. Though mudras are largely associated with hand gestures, there are eye positions, body postures,…
Relaxation techniques refer to the variety of methods and manipulations used to reduce stress, muscle tension, and anxiety in the body. Types of Relaxation techniques: Autogenic relaxation. Autogenic means something that…
Yoga classes during pregnancy have become increasingly popular in the West and this is encouraging because it shows a great willingness on the part of mothers to set aside valuable…
Science of Yoga is the book I wanted to read when I first started practicing yoga. In classes, teachers offer (sometimes conflicting) cues and claims—“Calm your nervous system by elongating…
The word ‘Yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘Yuj’, meaning ‘to join’ or ‘to yoke’ or ‘to unite’. Yoga is the union of body, mind & soul. “Body” is…