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 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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Meditation and Mindfulness made Simple
Turning our attention inside will help us determine what is important and stop us being caught up in the trivialities of life. Once we have a clear vision of who …
How to be a Yoga Teacher
So you want to be a Yoga Teacher Yoga Teacher Training. Question the teacher about their background and philosophy, and ask about their lineage and influences So, you’re thinking of embarking on a yoga …