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There are many different types of yoga, but they all have in common breath control, meditation, and the use of specific postures. Yoga has many possible benefits for your physical health and mental health. These include improved flexibility, greater strength and muscle tone, improved breathing and circulation, reduced stress, and enhanced well-being yoga can also help to improve balance, coordination, and focus. Yoga can be an excellent exercise for people of all ages and fitness levels.

who was bks iyengar

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BKS Iyengar

Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar (BKS Iyengar) was a world-renowned yoga teacher who developed a unique style of yoga. 

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yoga sutras of patanjali

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Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

The yoga sutras of Pantajali are a set of 196 aphorisms that guide yoga practice. They are one of the most important texts in yoga and offer a...

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understanding yoga nidra and brain waves

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Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra, or yogic sleep, is a practice that is both a meditation practice and a meditative state. It can be thought of as dynamic sleep or...

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anjaneyasana low lunge yoga pose

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Anjaneyasana

Anjaneyasana is a lunging pose with the torso upright and arms overhead. Generally, it is taught with the back knee bent and on the ground and the...

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uttanasana, standing forward fold explained

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Uttanasana

Uttanasana is a standing forward bend pose that stretches the hamstrings and lower back. Commonly known as a forward fold, the word Uttanasana...

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what is a mudra, the topic explained

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What Is A Mudra?

A mudra is a hand gesture or position used in meditation, asana, pranayama, and spiritual rituals to add depth to yoga or meditation practice.

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what is a yantra, topic explained

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What Is A Yantra?

A yantra is a sacred geometry symbol developed from ancient wisdom that represents the divine energy of the universe. The word “yantra” comes from...

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the chakra stones and crystals

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Chakra Stones And Chakra Crystals

Chakra healing stones, also called chakra crystals, are stones that connect to the primary seven chakras in the human body. Chakra is the Sanskrit...

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what is a mantra illustration

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What is a Mantra

Mantra is a Sanskrit word - “man” meaning “mind” and “tra” meaning “release.” In Vedism, the definition of mantra is literally ‘sacred utterance’ in...

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introducing the 7 chakra colors

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Chakra Colors

There are seven chakras associated with specific energy centers located up the spine to the top of the head. Each chakra corresponds to different...

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