About Modern yoga

Modern yoga refers to the exercise, relaxation and self-development techniques wherein posture practice (asanas) is central. They are believed by its practitioners to provide increased strength, flexibility and beauty. In the 21st-century, these techniques have emerged as an academic field of study that "traces its roots in the historic culture of South Asia, more specifically inspired from certain philosophies, teachings and practices of Hinduism", according to Elizabeth De Michelis.
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The Language of Yoga with Lucy Crisfield

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Dec
2023
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The Origin and Essence of Yoga and its Relation to Buddhism

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Oct
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Trikonasana- Modern yoga Triangle Pose

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Sep
2020
Yoga
Trikonasana or Utthita Trikonasana is known as Triangle Pose is a standing in as exercise. Variations include Baddha Trikonasana and Parivrtta Trikonasana. Trikonasana is a standing that requires strength, balance, and flexibility. In this posture, both arms extend with the legs spread apart and one foot turned at a 90-degree angle. The upper bends toward the lead foot so that one arm reaches toward but not necessarily touching, the .
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Origin of Yoga and its connection with Buddhism

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Oct
2023
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Nowadays, you can find classes in nearly every city, and there are numerous online platforms that facilitate practicing yoga at home. Yoga involves a combination of physical postures and breath , which can be either static or flowing, slow or fast. Historical origins of Yoga It is essential to understand the core and purpose of yoga and its historical origins. This offers valuable insights into the cultural context during which the lived and .
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What is Prenatal yoga?

A Complete Guide to Prenatal Yoga

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Nov
2020
Yoga
Prenatal is a style designed for pregnant women to practice, regardless of their due date. The of , controlled breathing, and mental focus offers a variety of benefits to expectant mothers. This form of yoga can also increase strength and flexibility in the muscles used during childbirth. Prenatal yoga may reduce stress levels and improve sleep patterns during pregnancy. It may also alleviate physical discomforts such as nausea, headaches, and lower back pain. .
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Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga – Origin, Benefits and Asanas

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Aug
2020
Vajrayāna, Yoga
is the tradition most familiar to Western . The term is derived from the ha, meaning "," and tha, meaning "moon." The practice aims to unite the active and receptive qualities represented by each celestial being. Hatha yoga is a branch of yoga. In , hatha yoga is associated with popular tradition with the of the Natha through its founder Matsyendranath. Almost all Hatha yogic texts belong to .
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Vinyasa yoga

What is Vinyasa yoga?

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Aug
2020
Yoga
Vinyasa is a smooth transition between in styles of as such as Vinyasa Krama Yoga, , and . Especially, Vinyasa yoga is practiced when movement is paired with the breath. Description of Vinyasa yoga The vinyasa of yoga used as exercise including Pattabhi Jois's 1948 Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and its spin-off schools such as Beryl Bender Birch's 1995 and others like Baptiste Yoga, , .
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All you need to know about Yoga

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Aug
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Vajrayāna, Yoga
is a group of physical, mental, and or disciplines which originated in . Yoga is one of the six astika schools of philosophical traditions. There is a broad variety of yoga schools, practices, and goals in , , and . The term "Yoga" in the Western world often denotes a modern form of and yoga as exercise, consisting largely of the postures or . Origin of Yoga The word Yoga .
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What is Downward Facing Dog Pose?

What is Downward Facing Dog Pose?

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Aug
2022
Yoga
Downward Dog Pose and Downward-facing Dog Pose is also known as Adho Mukha Shvanasana. Downward-facing Dog Pose is an inversion in as exercise which is often practiced as part of a flowing sequence of poses especially which means the Salute to the . The asana does not have formally named variations but several playful variants are used to assist beginning practitioners to become comfortable in the pose. Downward Dog stretches .
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What is Gate Pose?

Kneeling Asana Parighasana – Gate Pose

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Oct
2020
Yoga
Parighasana is known as Gate Pose.  Gate Pose is a kneeling in as exercise. Parighasana is one of the simplest for beginners to start with. The name is derived from the Parigha, referring to the bar that closes a gate, and asana, meaning "posture." It offers a number of physical, mental, and spiritual benefits to the practitioner despite its simplicity. History of Gate Pose The asana is not known before the .
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The Balancing Asana – Vrikshasana

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Oct
2020
Yoga
Vrikshasana is also known as Tree Pose. Vrikshasana is a balancing . It is one of the very few standing poses in medieval and remains popular in as exercise. Vrikhasana is a standing asana that improves balance, focus, and mental clarity. The name comes from the vrikhsa means "tree," and asana means"pose."This asana requires the practitioner to stand on one leg with the other leg bent so the footrests on .
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What is Setu Bandha Sarvangasana?

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana – Bridge Pose

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Oct
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Yoga
Setu Sarvangasana is a Shoulder-supported bridge or simply Bridge also called Setu Bandhasana. Setu Bandha Sarvangasana is an inverted back-bending in and as exercise. Setu bandha Sarvangasana is one of the basic backbends poses that prepare one for advanced backbend versions. The term is derived from the Setu, meaning "bridge," bandha, meaning "lock," Sarva, meaning "all," Anga, meaning, "limb," and asana meaning "pose."   Of Setu Bandha Sarvangasana The pose .
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