The Asana Illustrated
Several of the asana or poses in this blog are beginning poses; others are intermediate or advanced. Most of the poses can be modified for all levels. The asana …
Warming up the Breath Yoga
Here’s a simple exercise to help you understand and feel how you breathe. 1. Lie on the floor on your back. 2. Relax the body and breathe normally for …
The Sequence of Asana
When you practice hatha yoga, it is important to do the asana in sequence. The word hatha is made up of two words: ha, which is “sun,” and tha, …
The Practice of Asana
Asana strives to strike a balance, to create strength and flexibility, or sthira and sukha. Sukha means “comfortable” and sthira means “steady,” and in asana one should strive for …
Pranayama
Pranayama is made up of two words: prana, which is “life force” or “energy,” andyama, which is “discipline.” Pranayama is the discipline of breathing, a vast science of breath …