Tag Archives: pranayama

Yoga Therapy Benefits:Rejuvenate Sense of Contentment

By Patricia | February 19, 2009

Yoga Therapy Benefits
Yoga offers great benefits for both your body as well as for your mind. It helps to slow down the ageing process of your body by keeping it clean and healthy from deep inside. It also helps to improve the flexibility of your body. The combination of yoga asanas or postures, pranayama or [...]

Five Yoga Principles : Proper Yoga Asanas, Meditation & Diet

By Patricia | February 19, 2009

The Five Principles of Yoga
The five principles of yoga are essential in maintaining a balance and harmony in our body and mind. Following these 5 principles will help you to restore and improve your health. The five principles of yoga are as follows:

Pranayama or proper breathing pattern to purify your mind – The various breathing [...]

Kriya Yoga Practice Restore Peace And Tranquility To The Mind And Body

By Patricia | February 4, 2009

What Is Kriya Yoga And What Is The Main Aspect Of Kriya Yoga
Kriya Yoga is believed to have its origins in antiquity, but has evolved and been shaped over time to take its current form. The word ‘Kriya’ itself is of Sanskrit origin and means movement or activity. In the context of Kriya Yoga we [...]

Yoga Breathing And Zen Meditation Are Method Of Disciplining The Mind

By Patricia | February 2, 2009

Difference Between Yoga Breathing And Zen Meditation
Both yoga breathing or pranayama and Zen meditation are methods of disciplining the mind. Although both disciplines may have a similar end, their approach or path towards this end differs. While pranayama breathing is often done while meditating, Zen meditation is about the control of mind, which is done [...]

Standing Pranayama:Breathing Technique

By Patricia | January 28, 2009

Can Pranayama In Yoga Be Done While Standing Erect
Yes, Pranayama (breathing techniques) can be done standing erect. There is no rule insisting that pranayama must or should be done sitting down. In fact, it can even be done lying in the supine position. The benefits, however, will differ.
Yoga is a very precise science and holistic [...]