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What is Pranayama – Benefits of Pranayama

What is Pranayama? Types, Benefits & Breath Guide

Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh is a major part of Pranayama and it is the power of life that keeps our body alive and empowers our mind. Thus, its practice suggests that regularizing its force. Our ‘life’ means to control with our own force and ‘dimension’ Its regular practice suggests extending…

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Ashtanga Yoga – Yoga 8 Limbs Beginners Explained & Sequence

8 Limbs of Yoga Explained: The Classical Ashtanga Path

Ashtanga yoga, also known as Yoga 8 Limbs, is a highly intense and athletic version of Hatha yoga that consists of six series or levels of postures that are performed in a precise order. It is based on vinyasa yoga, which is characterized by fluid movements between postures and a focus on energy and…

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Can You Find Silence In Your Yoga Practice?

Silence In Your Yoga Practice It was the day before my wedding and I was feeling overstressed. There were too many people, too much windy chatter, too many questions, too many demands, too much noise and forced laughter. I needed a place to get away from the commotion. I found it by accident when, f…

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Best Yoga Asanas for Constipation relief A Guide by Om Setu Yogashala

Best Yoga Asanas for Constipation: Natural Gut Relief Guide

Constipation is one of the most common health problems faced by a huge population of the world. Here are listed the best yoga asanas for constipation. Irritable bowel, bloating, discomfort during stool passing, unreasonable abdominal pain, stomach cramps and frequent headaches are some of the sympto…

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Different Yoga Asanas For Different Diseases & Disorders

Different Yoga Asanas: Classical Types, Names & Benefits

Yoga should be practiced by every person in his life, but it would be reasonable for the seeker to first understand all the things related to Yoga and then implement it. Doing so gets more profit. Since the number of yoga postures is very high, sometimes it is difficult to decide which posture shoul…

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20 Benefits of Yoga Teacher Training

Yoga started in India a long time ago and became super famous all over the world because it helps people in different ways. Yoga is not only about the physical asana, but it also helps your mind, emotions and spirit. Some people do yoga to feel better and become healthier, but few people go deeper b…

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What is the Crocodile Pose (Makarasana)?

Makarasana (Crocodile Pose): Alignment, Benefits & Steps

Crocodile Pose (Makarasana) is a starter yoga pose that comforts the whole body and helps relieve pain related to other yoga poses or other activities. By lying flat facing your stomach downwards with your chest and shoulders resting, you waive-off tension in the lower back and open up your chest an…

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What is Prakamya Siddhi? – The Power of Omniscience

What is Prakamya Siddhi? – The Power of Omniscience

One of the eight forms (Ashta Siddhi) of wealth or accomplishments is mentioned. It is believed that if someone has achieved this abundance, then their wishes will not be disrupted. Whatever they desire can be obtained without delay. If they want, then they can submerge into the earth or soar throug…

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What Are the 4 Paths of Yoga? Karma, Bhakti, Raja & Jnana Yoga Explained

The Paths of Yoga The Paths of Yoga The two main Paths of Yoga Sadhana are Abhayaas and Vairagya The two main Paths of Yoga Sadhana are Abhayaas and Vairagya. Abhyaas – Practice To Consistently which continuity remain on the positive path or direction is Abhyaas; to still the mind or consciousness, to still the thoughts, intellect and feelings etc, while keeping the mind free from distraction and continuing with

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What are the Obstacles in Yoga Sadhana?

What are the Obstacles in Yoga Sadhana?

Whenever a sincere practitioner steps onto the path of Yoga Sadhana, challenges inevitably arise. Spiritual discipline is not an easy, frictionless stroll; it is an inner alchemy that tests our patience, resilience, and commitment. In classical yogic texts, these stumbling blocks are not viewed as failures, but as predictable friction points between our conditioned worldly habits and the awakening of higher consciousness. Throughout history, every great yogi, sage, and seeker

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