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Ustrasana
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Camel Pose Source: Photo created by yanalya – freepik .com Meaning: The name is derived from the Sanskrit word उष्ट्रासन – Ustra, meaning “camel,” and Asana, meaning “pose”. Yoga types: Hatha yoga. Level: Intermediate level. Strengthens: Back Muscles, Back of Thighs, and Buttocks. Stretches: The...
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Roadblocks to Enlightenment: Knowing When We Wander From the Path
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Spiritual seekers face many obstacles. In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali names roadblocks to enlightenment and tells us how to get around them. These obstacles are listed in sutra 1.30. According to a translation by Reverend Jaganath Carrera, roadblocks to enlightenment...
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Tips For Yoga Practice in the Winter
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Practicing yoga in the winter is different than in the summertime. Wintertime is perfect for restoration, rejuvenation, and introspection, just as many animals and plants use it for hibernation. It is important that we change with the seasons just as...
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What Does OM Mean? — Exploring The Sound of the Universe
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Chanting mantras is a powerful way to turn inward and quiet the mind. While there are many mantras, few are as well-known as the sound of OM. But what does OM mean? In Yoga Sutra 1.28, Patanjali reminds us that...
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Gomukhasana
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Cow’s Face Pose Meaning: In Sanskrit: गोमुखासन. It is pronounced as go-moo-KAHS-anna. It means: Go – Cow, Mukha – Face, Asana – Pose. Yoga types: Hatha yoga, modern yoga. Level: Beginner Strengthens: Back and Chest Stretches: Shoulders, Hip, Thighs, Thorax, Ankles, Triceps Brachii muscle,...
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Dealing With Anger Like a Yogi: Allow It and Let it Go
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I don’t know about you, but I haven’t met a lot of angry yogis. I’m not referring to yogis who get angry. I’m talking about yogis who are angry at their core. I’m not saying anger is in some way...
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Yoga Practice Guidelines For Beginners
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Here are the most important answers to the commonly asked questions about yoga. They are just guidelines, not rules. After reading them you will be ready to start your journey to the yoga world. Is it better to start practicing...
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How to Balance Your Muladhara or Solar Plexus Chakra and Become More Creative
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Becoming more present is needed more now than ever. In this blog post, we will cover what Muladhara or Solar Plexus Chakra represents and how to balance it to become creative. What are Chakras? The Chakras are a set of...
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Start living a healthy lifestyle with these 6 simple steps
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Living a healthy lifestyle is not as hard as you think. Try these 6 simple steps to get started. 1. Start with a Plan Before you start your journey for better health. You need to establish a plan. The best...
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How to Balance Your Swadhistanana or Sacral Chakra and Release Your Anger
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Becoming more present is needed more now than ever. In this blog post, we will cover what the Swadhistanana or Sacral Chakra represents and how to balance it to become calmer from day to day. What are Chakras? The Chakras...
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