Category Archives: Poses and Pranayama

Yoga for Focus: How Poses and Breathwork Can Supercharge Your Concentration

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In the fast-paced world we live in, distractions lurk around every corner. Whether it’s work, school, or just everyday life, maintaining our focus is often a challenge. However, there’s a powerful tool at your disposal – yoga. And guess what? It’s backed by research. Yoga is more than just twisting into pretzel-like poses and chanting […]

Breathwork for Stress Relief: 3 Simple Techniques to Try Today

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In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a pressing concern, affecting our well-being in significant ways. The weight of chronic stress is even linked to mental health challenges like anxiety and depression. It’s crucial to recognize this connection and address its root cause to find effective ways of managing stress levels. In this article, we […]

Awaken Your Senses: 3 Energizing Yoga Sequences for a Vibrant Morning

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Start your day on a high note with these invigorating yoga sequences that will awaken your senses, energize your body, and set a positive tone for the day ahead. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, these easy-to-follow routines will help you greet each morning with vitality and embrace the full potential of your […]

The Ayurvedic Approach to Health: How to Use Yoga and Meditation to Balance Your Doshas

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Ayurveda is a traditional holistic Indian system of medicine that has been used for thousands of years to promote balance and harmony in the body and for disease management. In the US currently, it is an alternative healthcare practice.  According to Ayurveda, there are five elements (earth, water, fire, air and ether) that combine to […]

The Top 5 Hardest Yoga Poses and How to Train for Them

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There are many challenging yoga poses, and the difficulty level can vary depending on a person’s flexibility, strength, and experience. Sri Sri School of Yoga can do these harder asanas through yoga teacher training.  However, here are five challenging yoga poses that require advanced levels of strength, flexibility, and balance.  5 Challenging Yoga Poses to […]

11 Essential Tips for Sequencing a Yoga Class

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You’ve completed your 200-hour yoga training and become a certified yoga instructor! Now what? It’s time to build your yoga studio and class structure. Sequencing a yoga class can be a challenging task, even for experienced yoga teachers. A well-sequenced class can make all the difference in helping students feel grounded, balanced, and energized.  This […]

The Ultimate Guide to Yoga and Meditation for Anxiety, Sleep, and Focus

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If you’re new to yoga and meditation, it can be overwhelming to know where to start, which is why we’re going to start with specific tips to help with daily life struggles.  In this article, we’ll provide tips for practicing meditation with yoga, as well as different meditations and yoga poses you can do to […]

Easy Yoga Poses: Taste the Power of Sukshma or Subtle Yoga

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Have you ever had a thought that yoga is just not your cup of tea, as you don’t have a flexible body that can fold into a pretzel? Well, you’re not alone. One out of every three of my students and fellow practitioners have expressed their initial disinterest and fear of yoga, because they believed […]

Warrior Pose: 3 Variants For Hip Flexibility and Fortitude

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Warrior pose or Virabhadrasana (veer-aa-ba-DRA-SUN-aa), is one of the most powerful poses in yoga. Learn and include its three variants in your routine to gain hip flexibility and mental strength, courage, poise and valor.  Warrior pose builds strength in the arms, shoulders, thighs, and back. It’s named after a fierce warrior, Virabhadra, who symbolizes our […]

Nadi Shodhana: Learn All About Alternate Nostril Breathing

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Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, or “alternate nostril breathing,” is a simple yet powerful technique that calms your mind, relaxes your body, and balances your emotions. It is a great technique to practice to conclude your yoga (poses) routine or just before your daily meditation. It also helps ease racing thoughts if you are experiencing anxiety, stress […]

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