What are the Eight Supreme Benefits of Pranayama?
There are eight main sidhis or benefits of pranayama: Anima, Mahima, Laghima, Garima, Prapti, Prakamya, Vasitvam and Isitvam.
Anima is the power to become as small and minute as you want to be.
Mahima is the power to become as big as you want to be.
Laghima means that you can [...]
Does Anulom Vilom Pranayama cures many diseases.
Yes, Anulom Vilom Pranayama or the Alternate Nostril Breathing cures several health problems, and is good for your body. But, before we go into the health benefits of this, what do you understand by Anulom Vilom Pranayama? Let’s understand this pranayma.
Anulom Vilom Pranayama: This is a kind of pranayama [...]
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 [...]
Yoga Exercises For Severe Cold
Cold is one of the common ailments that affect people today. Some of the symptoms include sneezing, scratchy throat, headache and often mild fever. Instead of using drugs or medication, why not try an alternative therapy like yoga.
Yoga is a therapeutic form of exercise that aids the healing process. Yoga is [...]
What Is Yoga
Yoga is a holistic science that deals with the body, mind, heart and spirit. The word Yoga itself is suggestive of this. It is derived from the Sanskrit root “Yujir Yoge” which means to join, to yoke, to put together.
The Eight-Fold Path In Yoga
Yamas (Do’s)
Niyamas (Don’ts)
Asana (Yoga postures)
Pranayama (Breathing exercises)
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