Editorial team Ashtanga Yoga : Raja Yoga - Eight limbs Raja means "royal". Raja Yoga is the path of Yoga that focuses on meditation and contemplation. It is based on the Eight Limbs of Yoga which was discussed in the Yoga Sutra. The Yoga Sutras are built ... 14-Oct-2007
Editorial team Sahaja Yoga Sahaja Yoga (Sahaja in this case meaning born with and Yoga meaning union) is a form of meditation, created by Nirmala Srivastava, more widely known as "Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi" or "Mother" by follow... 14-Oct-2007
Editorial team Sivananda Yoga Sivananda Yoga is the teachings of Swami Sivananda. Sivananda Yoga is a non-proprietary form of hatha yoga in which the training focuses on preserving the health and wellness of the practitioner. Siva... 14-Oct-2007
Editorial team Tantra Yoga Tantra explains (Tanoti) in great detail the knowledge concerning Tattva (Truth or Brahman) and Mantra (mystic syllables). It saves (Trayate). Hence it is called Tantra. {module [198]} Tantra Yoga is ... 14-Oct-2007
Editorial team Yoga Chi Gung Yoga Chi Gung (YCG) is a synthesis of aspects of Chi Gung and Yoga, drawing on practices from Tibet, Japan, India and China. It has also been influenced by principles and practices from Awareness Thro... 14-Oct-2007
Editorial team FAQ of Yoga - The Basics - What is yoga? Yoga is a psycho-physical discipline with roots going back about 5,000 years designed by the ancient Indian seers in order to achieve spiritual enlightenment. These days the focus is often on the more... 14-Oct-2007
Editorial team Dhauti Purification Danta cleaning teeth Jihva tongue Karna ears Mula Sodhana anus Kunjara KriyaDhauti Purification is of two kinds: Antar-Dhauti (internal cleaning) and Bahir-Dhauti (external cleaning). Antar-Dhauti can be made in three ways. Take a fine piece of muslin cloth, 3 inches wide and 15 fee... 14-Oct-2007
Editorial team Basti enema faeces intestinal canal Sthala Jala shasta karma shastakarma Basti’ exercise is intended to serve the purpose of ‘enema’ to pass out the accumulation of faeces from the intestinal canal. There are two varieties, viz., Sthala Basti and Jala Basti. STHALA BASTI S... 14-Oct-2007
Editorial team Neti purification nostrils breathing Seet Krama Vyut Gheranda Samhita skull clairvoyance Drishti Rhinitis coryza shastakarma Neti’ exercise is intended for the purification of the nostrils. The nostrils must be kept always clean. Unclean nostrils will lead you to irregular breathing. Irregular breathing will make you sick. ... 14-Oct-2007
Editorial team Nauli regenerating invigorating stimulating abdominal viscera gastro intestinal alimentary Nauli Kriya is intended for regenerating, invigorating and stimulating the abdominal viscera and the gastro-intestinal or alimentary system. For the practice of Nauli you should know the Uddiyana Band... 14-Oct-2007
Editorial team Trataka steady gazing shasta karma ‘Trataka’ is steady gazing at a particular point or object without winking. Though this is one of the six purificatory exercises, it is mainly intended for developing concentration and mental focusing... 14-Oct-2007
Editorial team Bhramari Pranayama The name of this Pranayama originates from Sanskrit word Bhramar that means bumblebee. While performing this Pranayama a buzzing sound, typical of bumblebee is produced from the nostrils. {module [198... 14-Oct-2007