pinterest

A yoga library of knowledge

Sivananda Lineage and yoga styles

Sivananda Lineage and yoga styles

Sivananda LineageSivananda yoga is a form of yoga that comes from Swami Sivananda's lineage. His disciple Swami Vishnudevananda introduced Sivananda yoga lineage to the west. As a result, the practice of Sivananda yoga gained popularity in different parts of the world. As a matter of fact, the...
Posted on
Yoga Traditions
The 5 Niyamas of Yoga Explained

The 5 Niyamas of Yoga Explained

“Niyama”  The 5 Niamas is the second limb, among the eight limbs of yoga described in Patanjali’s yoga sutra. It comprises of five internal practices, which extend the moral codes of conduct that Yama provides. Niyama extends these practices to a person's internal environment of spirit,...
Posted on
Yoga Practice
Ultimate Beginner Guide to Yoga Challenge

Ultimate Beginner Guide to Yoga Challenge

Find Your Yoga Challenge!To do a yoga challenge, it doesn’t matter if you are an experienced yogi or a beginner who wants to explore the world of yoga, everyone needs a challenge every now and then. Sometimes it can even be a test to show up at the yoga studio or to roll out the yoga mat...
Posted on
Yoga Practice
Eight Limbs of Yoga - Yamas Explained

Eight Limbs of Yoga - Yamas Explained

The Role of the Yamas in Yoga: A Beginner's Guide to the Eight Limbs Amongst the eight limbs of yoga, yamas are the first. They give spiritual, ethical, and moral guidelines for a person who wants to achieve balance, health, and well-being that can help her to achieve spiritual development....
Posted on
Yoga Lingo