Yoga comprises of many disciplines intended to enhance the physical, emotional, and spiritual well being of an individual. Since its evolution, yoga has branched into many disciplines, each having its own school of thought and different consequences for the human body and mind.
Hatha Yoga
A discipline founded in India in the fifteenth century, Hatha Yoga is [...]
What is Asthanga yoga? How could it be beneficial to me?
Yoga is an ancient discipline that concentrates on the healing of the body and mind. This discipline originated in India 3,000 years ago and has since then branched out into several sub-disciplines. One such type of yoga is Ashtanga yoga. Another common name for Ashtanga [...]
Yoga Tips for Beginners
Yoga is the most ancient form of physical fitness, which is aimed at uniting and synchronizing the mind, body, and soul of a person. Its roots can be traced back to India, to beyond 3000 B.C., when people who were keen on meditating for long periods lasting from a few days to [...]
What Are The Eight Limbs Of Yoga
The eight limbs of yoga are as follows:
1. Yama (Restraints or don’ts)
2. Niyama (Observances or do’s)
3. Asana (Yogic exercises and poses)
4. Pranayama (Yogic breathing exercises and techniques)
5. Pratyahara (Control of the senses)
6. Dharana (Concentration)
7. Dhyana (Meditation) and
8. Samadhi (A super-conscious state that is more a consequence than a practice)
The [...]
What Is Yoga And Dhyana
Let us understand each of the terms.
Dhyana: The word Dhyana means religious meditation which is profound and abstract. It is total contemplation, and requires great concentration on a focal point, in an attempt to look deep into our inner world, and to know our inner selves. Dhyana is an essential part [...]
