The Bhakti Yoga Practice of Japa
One of the Bhakti Yoga practices espoused in the Bhagavata Purana is the practice of Japa or mantra repetition. Bhakti Yoga practice is…
About Prenatal Yoga
As more expecting mothers are trying to stay fit and healthy throughout their pregnancies, the benefits of prenatal yoga are becoming…
Vicious Circles / Virtuous Circles
According to Yogic philosophy, everything is made up of the Gunas in different proportions. Gunas are the intertwining forces that weave together to make material nature, including human consciousness. These forces are divided into three categories, which are defined by Sattwa, Rajas, and Tamas: Sattwa, the state of truth, simplicity and equanimity in action; Rajas, the state of dynamism and activity combined with full ego involvement; and Tamas, the state of inertia and ignorance.
Precautions for Prenatal Yoga Students
Obstetricians often recommend prenatal Yoga to help mothers-to-be stay in shape, relax, and become aware of their bodies. Prenatal Yoga…
Kundalini Yoga for Pregnant Students
Favored by many women as a way to maintain spiritual and physical balance during pregnancy, Kundalini Yoga is appropriate for mothers…
What is a Good Yoga Diet?
By filling the day with yogic practices, japa, meditation, satsang, yoga, and exercise, there will be no time to think about food or…
The Good and Bad of Bhastrika Pranayama
Although there are many advantages to Bhastrika Pranayama, it is not for everyone. If the temperature is high, such as during the summer…
The Value of Kids Yoga Classes
Kids Yoga classes have great value on many levels. Engagement in regular Yoga classes for kids promotes physical, psychological and…
Yoga Props are Useful and Here’s Why
Yoga props are a helpful and useful way to introduce beginners to yoga and allow them to hold the correct pose without an excess of…
Introduction to Kundalini Yoga Techniques
Kundalini Yoga techniques utilize a variety of Yogic methods to awaken and nourish the dormant energy that lies coiled at base of the…