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Amrita - our true identity and nectar of immortality

Amrita - our true identity and nectar of immortality

Amrita is a Sanskrit term with two translations. One of them being immortal/immortality and the other one being nectar. It is said that Amrita is related to the Greek word ambrosia which also translates into nectar. In Sanskrit, the word Amrita carries two very different meanings within the word...
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Yoga Lingo
Anjaneyasana - Low lunge pose

Anjaneyasana - Low lunge pose

Anjaneyasana, or Low lunge pose, is a basic lunge pose that helps you to open up the front of your body. To get an image of how the pose looks like, you can imagine yourself proposing to the universe, standing on one knee. When in Anjaneyasana your arms are extended reaching up towards the sky,...
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Yoga Asanas
Pranayama the yogi's art of breathing - Prana life force

Pranayama the yogi's art of breathing - Prana life force

Pranayama is a profound practice. It has a whole host of health benefits and is probably one of the most effective tools there is for holistic health. It works primarily on the nervous system, and through that, it has an influence on pretty much every other system in the body. It can improve...
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Yoga Traditions
Yoga Poses Names List

Yoga Poses Names List

  Sanskrit Names of Yoga Postures & Pranayamas    Looking for a comprehensive list of yoga poses to help you navigate your practice? Yogateket has got you covered! Our directory features a wide range of asanas, from beginner-friendly poses to more advanced variations. Each pose...
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Yogateket Wiki
Essential Yoga Body Parts

Essential Yoga Body Parts

Don't know what you're supposed to do when you're told to lift your sternum? Check this list out, and you will never hesitate on body part or muscle names again! If it is a hyperlink over the name it is possible for you to go deeper learning about the body part.Core: usually thought of as the...
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Yogateket Wiki