KUMBHAKA
KUMBHAKA Kumbhaka has many benefits which if it Is practiced with caution, persistence and patience under the guidance of an experienced teacher has many benefits. CEREBRAL VASODILATION Breath retention creates …
ANULOMA VILOMA
ANULOMA VILOMA Psychic Nadi Shodhana First take up a comfortable upright seated posture. If Padmasana or easy pose is not open to you, Vajarsana is a suitable option. It encourages …
PRANA DHYANA
PRANA DHYANA Prana Dhyana – Adopt a comfortable seated posture. Vajrasana (above) is a suitable posture and can easily be adapted if the knees are tight, by placing blocks between …
PADADHIRASANA
PADADHIRASANA Padadhirasana – The purpose of padadhirasana is to bring balance to the breath and as a preparation for meditation, Padadhira is also a bhavana practice which means contemplative awareness. …
The Five Tattwas
THE FIVE TATTWAS The Five Tattwas – Yoga explains the universe is composition of the five tattwas or elements: Prithvi (earth)Apas (water)Agni (fire)Vayu (air) Akasha (ether) SAMKHYA Tattva means thatness, principle, …
THIRD EYE
KHECHARI MUDRA Third Eye – Khechari mudra is the practice of rolling the tongue back to the pharynx to stimulate the flow of Amrit from Lalana chakra to activate Vishuddhi …
Nadi Shodhana
NADI SHODHANA Nadi Shodhana is the Pranayama practice of alternate nostril breathing, to cleanse and purify the subtle energy channels (Nadis) for Prana to flow freely through the subtle body. …
Meditation Teacher Training
MEDITATION TEACHER TRAINING Meditation Teacher Training with Yoga Dharma is a powerful life expanding experience, providing the skills and tools to live a more positive and harmonious life. 7 WEEKEND …
Yoga Teacher Training Apprenticeships
An exciting new Yoga Teacher Training program is now available at Yoga Dharma. Our Teacher Training apprenticeship course is unique and is designed around the student. It is an opportunity …
Patanjali the Legend of Yoga
Considering the potential origins of yoga through existing records such as Samkhya and the clear reference in the Yoga Yajnavalkya, Patanjalis Yoga Sutras are by no means the origin of …