Qualities of Pranayama
There are three elements or qualities of pranayama. They are the following: Desha, which refers to where you are focused mentally Kala, the equal ratio in pranayama between the …
Anatomy of an Asana
There are three stages to each pose or asana. 1. Getting into the pose 2. Holding the pose 3. Coming out of the pose In asana, you gently stretch …
The Four Bodies Yoga
Yogis believe that the body is made up of different tiers or layers. There is the physical body, or the actual body; the astral, or emotional, body; the mental …
The Different Systems of Hatha Yoga
In response to an endemic interest in fitness and health, yoga’s popularity has soared, giving rise to a number of yoga schools. Sleuthing through the library of lineages can …
Bhakti Yoga
Bhakti yoga is the mystical path of personal devotion, and it relates well to emotional expression. Its aim is to open the heart by selfless love and devotion. The …