This article was written by Srivatsa Ramaswami and is published here with his kind permission. One innocuous looking but important feature of the Vinyasa krama way of asana practice is the deliberate use of breathing while practicing asanas. Unlike other forms of yogasana practice and other popular aerobic exercises, Vinyasakrama requires the practice to be breath […]
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Yoga vs. Ach..choo
In a room full of people if one sneezes, there are smiling faces all around and many have a pleasant “Bless You” to say. If there is second sneeze, maybe one or two in the room will say “bless you” in a more shrill voice. A third sneeze will bring frowns and a quick glance […]
Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga What is Hatha Yoga? The most popular text on Hatha Yoga is The Hathayogapradipika of Svatmarama. The name Svatmarama means one who delights in communion with his higher self. It indicates that he was a Yogi who was in perpetual samadhi. The author’s name and the opening passages of the text leave no […]