Yoga is a holistic practice encompassing physical postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation, aiming to unite the body, mind, and spirit.
“உடம்பை வளர்த்தேன் உயிர் வளர்த்தேனே” – திருமூலர்
Thirikonasana, Dhanurasana, Chakrasana, Bhavana Mukthasana, Maharasana, Shanthi Asana
Toes standing, Tree Posture, Mountain Pose, Triangle Pose, Cat Pose, Camel Pose, Rabbit pose, Frog Pose, Cow Pose, Crow pose, Roaring Lion pose, Crocodile pose, Cobra Pose, Bow pose, Child pose, Bridge pose, Fish posture, Starfish pose
Hand & Leg Exercise, Breathing & Eye Exercise, Kapalapathy, Maharasana I & II, Body massage, Acupressure, Relaxation
Dhadasanam, arthachakrasanam, bathrasanam, magarasanam, bhujangasanam, Bhavana mukthasanam, Savasanam
Dhandasanam Thirikonasam Patchi mothasanam Ushtrasanam Puchangasanam Dhanurasanam Maharasanam Pavanamukthasanam Sethu Bandhasanam Sarvangasanam Savasanam
Dhadasam, Vajrasanam, Artha ushtrasanam, sasangam, balasanam, Bhujangasanam, Savasanam
Pranayama is a yogic breathing practice that involves controlling and regulating the breath to cultivate vitality and well-being. It is believed to enhance prana, or life force, and can have various physical and mental benefits. Pranayama is a key aspect of yoga, often practiced alongside asanas (postures) and meditation.
Alternate-nostril breathing is one type of pranayama or breathing practice, also known as nadi shodhana. Alternate-nostril breathing doesn’t just belong to yoga, though.
Bhramari Pranayama, or Bee Breath, is a calming technique that involves humming during exhalation. The benefits of Bhramari pranayama include:
Kapalbhati Pranayama, or Skull Shining Breath, is a powerful breathing technique that involves forceful exhalations
Surya Bhedana Pranayama, also known as “sun-piercing” breathing, is a yogic breathing technique where you inhale through the right nostril and exhale through the left.
Chandra Bhedana Pranayama, also known as Left Nostril Breathing, is a yogic breathing technique where you inhale through the left nostril while blocking the right nostril.
Ujjayi pranayama, also known as the victorious breath or ocean breath, is a yoga breathing technique characterized by a slight constriction in the throat, producing a sound similar to the ocean.
Sheetali Pranayama, also known as the cooling breath, is a yoga breathing technique that helps to cool the body and mind. It involves inhaling through a curled tongue, forming a tube, and exhaling through the nose.
Sitkari Pranayama is a cooling breathing technique well-known for its ability to lower body temperature and calm the mind. This pranayama is especially beneficial in hot climates and stressful situations.
Bhramari Pranayama, or Bee Breath, is a calming technique that involves humming during exhalation. The benefits of Bhramari pranayama include:
“Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.” – B.K.S. Iyengar
“Yoga is a mirror to look at ourselves from within” – B.K.S. Iyengar
“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” – The Bhagavad Gita
“The body is your temple. Keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in.” – B.K.S. Iyengar
The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life.
“Yoga is a mirror to look at ourselves from within” – B.K.S. Iyengar