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How to do Kumbhaka Pranayama - Full Breath Retention

How to do Kumbhaka Pranayama - Full Breath Retention

Kumbhaka pranayama is one of the traditional pranayama's breathing exercises of Hatha yoga. Kumbhaka (kuhm-BAH-kah) is Sanskrit word that means pot. This is not just any pot but the human torso as seen as a pot with two interiors (one at the throat and the other at the base of the...
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Pranayama Breathing
The Many Variations of Hot Yoga: Which is Right for You?

The Many Variations of Hot Yoga: Which is Right for You?

Today, there are several yoga styles practiced in the west. Hot yoga is one of these styles, with its roots in Hatha Yoga. It is based on the philosophy that practicing yoga in a heated environment can help a yogi achieve more benefits than practicing at room temperature. Benefits like...
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Yoga Traditions
Urdhva Dhanurasana - Upward Bow pose

Urdhva Dhanurasana - Upward Bow pose

Urdhva Dhanurasana is a Sanskriti name which when broken down it means "upward bow pose." The posture makes the spine to bend backward like a bow, thus the names upward bow, or full wheel pose. The pose has many health benefits such as heart and nervous system stimulation as well as mental...
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Yoga Asanas
Upavistha Konasana - Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend Pose

Upavistha Konasana - Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend Pose

The name Upavistha Konasana originates from the Sanskrit language where ‘Upavistha’ translates to mean ‘sitting,' ‘Kona’ is ‘angled’ and ‘asana’ means ‘posture.' The beauty in yoga is the healing and strengthening benefits you can get with simple postures. Upavstha konasana...
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Yoga Asanas