HATHA YOGA PRADIPIKA
HATHA YOGA PRADIPIKA HATHA VIDYA (The Science of Yoga) Hatha means to hold closely and firmly. To stick fast and be devoted to Vidya means science or knowledge Yoga means …
UNDERSTANDING HIP OPENERS
UNDERSTANDING HIP OPENERS Understanding Hip Openers – The hip is a ball and socket joint, with the head of the femur being the ball and the acetabulum being the socket. …
DHYANA MUDRA
DHYANA MUDRA MEDITATION Chapter two of Patanjalis Yoga Sutras lists the eight limbs of yoga and includes a definition of Dhyana, which is the seventh limb. Dhyana can be …
MORALS & ETHICS OF A YOGA TEACHER
MORALS & ETHICS OF A YOGA TEACHER What is the difference between morals and ethics? The root word for morals comes from the Latin mor or mov which means customs. …
YOGA CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
Symbols are present in all religions, their power lies in that they communicate profound spiritual truths directly, without passing through the intellect or the mind. But the profound being in …
HEADSTAND
HEADSTAND – MYTHS & FACTS Headstand – There are many claims as to the benefits of headstand, but do they stand up to scrutiny? There does not appear to be …
KUNDALINI MEDITATION
KUNDALINI MEDITATION Kundalini meditation-Whether we realise it or not we are creating the world we see in front of us moment by moment, recognising this fact gives us the opportunity …
PADADHIRASANA
PRANAYAMA COURSE BEGINS AUGUST 8TH 2020 PADADHIRASANA Padadhirasana – The purpose of padadhirasana is to bring balance to the breath and as a preparation for meditation, Padadhira is also a …
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, …
Lalana Chakra
LALANA CHAKRA Lalana chakra, sometime known as Talu chakra is located at the root of the palate or the back of the mouth. Once Amrit falls from Bindu it is …