Choosing the Right Sitting Poses for Pranayama (Breathing Exercises) To get the most out of pranayama, it’s important to sit well. But what sitting positions work best? Let’s look at why some poses are better than others and explore the best ones. Why Sitting Matters in Pranayama When you do pranayama, it’s best to sit … Read more
A Sankalpa is like making a promise to yourself about something you want to achieve. When you really believe in this promise, all parts of you—both what you know and what you might not even realize—start to work together. This means your whole self focuses on making your promise come true. If you do a … Read more
Clavicular breathing is the final phase of ribcage expansion, happening after thoracic inhalation is complete. In this stage, the upper ribs and collarbone are lifted by the muscles in the neck, throat, and chest to take in a bit more air. This focuses on filling the upper part of the lungs and requires maximum effort … Read more
Why Your Pose Matters When practicing pranayama, your sitting position should: Best Poses for Pranayama Now that you know what to look for, let’s explore some good poses for pranayama: For many people, the lotus pose can be quite challenging. It’s important not to force yourself into it, as this could harm your knees. If … Read more
Sitting properly is very important to get the most out of breathing exercises, or pranayama, in yoga. But which pose should you choose? This guide explains why some poses are better than others and helps you find the best ones for you. General Rule for Pranayama It’s best to sit in a meditation pose when … Read more
Are you curious about Anulom Vilom Pranayama, also called Alternate Nostril Breathing? Let me explain it simply! Anulom Vilom is a type of yogic breathing that comes from ancient Indian traditions. The word “Anulom” means “with the flow,” and “Vilom” means “against the flow.” In English, we call it Alternate Nostril Breathing because you switch … Read more
What is a Swami? A Beginner’s Guide to Yoga:- Some yogis are called “swamis.” Many people think that the title “swami” means someone is very spiritual or wise, but it’s not that simple. In this article, we’ll learn what being a swami really means, who can get this title, and what it says about the … Read more
How Many Yoga Poses Are There:-Have you ever wondered how many yoga poses exist? I did too, so I looked into some well-known yoga texts to get an idea of how many poses were recognized in the past and how many are used today. Here’s what I found. Today, yoga includes about 200 different poses. … Read more