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Power-packed yoga plank poses for stronger arms, spine
Plank exercises usually fall under the beginner’s yoga pose and have multiple benefits. For beginners, the yoga plank pose and its variations are strongly recommended to help build stamina and core body strength for practicing the advanced yoga poses. Pla ... -
What is Yoga?
The term "yoga" comes from the word yuj in Sanskrit, which means union- union of body, mind and soul or consciousness. There is a way to reconcile the different aspects of what we are. Yoga is not just yoga postures, it is not just physical exer ... -
The Importance of a Guru on the Path of Yoga
"Like a flower bud, human life has the potential to blossom fully. The blossoming of human potential to fullness is yoga." ~ Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar The saints and sages of ancient times evolved and perfected over centuries a system of self ... -
Know How to Get Instant Benefits From Yoga
On International Yoga Day, India Today brings you an exclusive interview with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder Art of Living to understand yoga and its unexplored secrets which can benefit you in everyday life. Lets start the journey of Yoga with ... -
The Truth about Yoga
Yoga is that which gives you pleasure and comfort. The definition for ' asana ' is a posture that is stable and pleasant. You should feel comfortable when doing yoga asanas. What is the definition of comfort? When you don't feel the body. I ... -
Demystifying Yoga with Gurudev
Renowned Spiritual Leader, Humanitarian & Founder, The Art of Living Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will lead Yoga celebrations with thousands of New Yorkers at the Lincoln Centre. A prominent voice of Yoga, he has taken this ancient Indian science to 1 ... -
The Science behind Yoga
Yoga is a spiritual discipline dating back to some 5000 years in the history of Indian philosophy, its purpose, mainly to unleash spiritual and mental powers of an individual. However, in recent times yoga has been extremely popular in the context of figh ... -
The Science behind Stretching
Stretching has been an integral part of yoga and also exaltation to the yogis. However, it has invoked several questions among its practitioners, scientists and skeptics. Modern science has nevertheless deciphered the technical know-how behind all the twi ... -
Understand How Vertigo can be Treated with Yoga
What is Vertigo? Vertigo is a type of symptom of dizziness characterized by a sensation of spinning and mis-balance due to a disturbance in the sense of balance and equilibrium in the brain. It affects the inner ear, the area that monitors the directions ... -
7 Yoga Asanas to Swim Better
Swimming is perhaps the only full-body workout activity that helps you burn calories without sweating. Not only does it involve well-coordinated use of upper and lower limbs, but also requires on good breathing capability. Whether you swim for pleasure or ...
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