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Buddhi: Meaning, the Intellect in Yoga Philosophy and Buddhi Yoga

Buddhi (Sanskrit: बुद्धि) is the part of the mind that knows, judges and decides. It is usually translated as "intellect", but "discernment" is closer: in yoga philosophy buddhi is the faculty that looks at what the senses and thoughts bring in and settles what it is and what to do...

Posted on 18 Apr 2019

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Manipura Chakra: Meaning, Location and How It Is Practised

Manipura (Sanskrit: मणिपूर, maṇipūra) is the third of the seven main chakras in yoga, placed at the navel and often called the solar plexus chakra in English. The name means "city of jewels". In the yoga tradition it is the seat of fire: digestion, heat and the will to...

Posted on 26 Mar 2019

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Camatkarasana (Wild Thing Pose): How to Do It Step by Step

Camatkarasana (Wild Thing Pose) is a one-arm backbend in which you balance on one hand and the outer edge of one foot, lift your hips high, step the other foot behind you and reach your free arm overhead. It combines the arm strength of Vasisthasana (Side Plank) with an open chest and a stretch...

Posted on 21 Mar 2019

Yoga Asanas

Sasangasana (Rabbit Pose): How to Do It Step by Step

Sasangasana (Rabbit Pose) is a kneeling forward bend in which you hold your heels, rest the crown of your head on the floor near your knees and lift your hips, so the whole back rounds into a long curve. It is best known from the 26-posture Hot yoga sequence, where it comes right after Ustrasana...

Posted on 20 Mar 2019

Yoga Asanas

Supta Vajrasana (Fixed Firm Pose): How to Do It Step by Step

Supta Vajrasana (Fixed Firm Pose) is a reclined kneeling backbend: you sit on or between your heels and lower your back to the floor, so the fronts of the thighs, the hip flexors and the belly lengthen. It is one of the floor poses in the Bikram and hot yoga sequence of 26 postures, where it is...

Posted on 19 Mar 2019

Yoga Asanas