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Warrior Poses In Yoga

The Warrior Yoga Poses are a group of related standing postures in modern yoga. This article helps you to learn the Sanskrit names of Warrior 1, Warrior 2, Warrior 3, Reverse Warrior Pose and Humble Warrior Pose. List Of Warrior Pose Names (English & Sanskrit) The Sanskrit name of the Warrior Pose is Vīrabhadrāsana (वीरभद्रासन). […]

Ashtanga Opening Chant & Closing Chant

When we sing the Ashtanga Opening Chant at the beginning of each practice, we are acknowledging the origins of yoga, honoring the guru, and creating a sacred space for our practice. The Ashtanga Closing Chant ends the practice peacefully. A blog about mantras used in Ashtanga Yoga. Ashtanga Opening Chant: Vande Gurunam Mantra The Ashtanga […]

Yoga Mudras with simple illustrations

Yoga Mudras Explained

An introduction to yoga mudras: This blog explains the concept behind hasta mudrās, which are hand gestures often used in yoga and meditation. What Is A Mudra? Yoga Mudras are gestures that stimulate certain parts of your body and mind. In addition to hand mudras (Sanskrit: hasta mudrā), there are head, postural, lock and perineal […]

A simple illustration of Sankalpa Mudra with Sanskrit mame

Sankalpa Mudra For Setting Your Intention

Begin your yoga practice by doing Sankalpa Mudra, and notice how it supports you in setting your intention. Why Setting Your Intention? Whether you’re a teacher or attend a class, it can be helpful to create an intention for yourself that coincides with the focus of your practice. This is because it helps your mind […]

Inhale Exhale Wall Art

The two most important ingredients for a yoga practice are Inhale and Exhale. Inhale the world, exhale your worries. Inhale love, exhale hate. Inhale abundance, exhale resentment. Use these powerful words to remember what is important in your life as you practice yoga, or any other activity you choose.

Sanskrit Alphabet and Pronunciation Guide

What is Sanskrit? Sanskrit is an ancient language that belongs to the Indo-European family of languages. It‘s one of the earliest documented languages. Sanskrit is the language of yoga. Learning how to read and pronounce Sanskrit can be a great part of your yoga practice. It is not as hard to learn as it may […]

Moon Salutation Yoga Sequence

The Moon Salutation Yoga Sequence is called Chandra Namaskara in Sanskrit. This sequence is the counterpart to the Sun Salutation. The Sequence of Chandra Namaskara Step By Step If you’re a beginner, it can be hard to remember the order of the poses. Here’s a list of all the postures, along with their names in […]

Maha Ganapati Mantra

Mahā-Gaṇapati means “Ganesha, the Great” and mūla means “root”. This mantra contains many bīja (single-syllable) mantras. Mahā-Gaṇapati Mūla Mantra Translation: Sanskrit and English Mantra Om Shrim Hrim Klim Glaum Gam Ganapataye Vara Varada Sarva Jana Me Vashamanaya Swaha Say Oom Shreem Hreem Kleem Gloum Gum Gun-up-ut-uh-ye Vuh-ruh Vuh-ruh-duh Sur-vuh Juh-nuh Me Vush-uh-maan-uh-yuh Swaa-haa […]

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