The Third Chakra
The third chakra is Manipura, and it means “city of jewels.” It is represented by ten bright yellow lotus petals. Manipura is located in the solar-plexus area of the …
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Bidalasana The Cat Pose
Bidala means “cat.” Benefits: Strengthens abdomen; alleviates backaches. This is a good all-around pose and can be done during pregnancy. Instructions: 1. Get down on all fours and look …
Resources for Finding a Yoga Teacher
Check the yellow pages for yoga instructors or your local YMCA. Bulletin boards in health food stores, universities, health clubs, and metaphysical blogstores are all good sources for finding …
How to Transform Your House or Hotel into a Yoga Palace
When traveling and away from the place where you usually practice yoga, or even when practicing at home on your own, try to re-create an aesthetic or sacred practice …
Surya Namaskara begins in the same position as Tadasana
Exhale and bring your hands back to the prayer position, then down to your sides, standing in Tadasana just as you began the Salutation in step 1. With hatha …