Yoga Wiki

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.

what are mala beads

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Mala Beads

Learn about the significance, history, uses, and benefits of the Mala beads, which practices use them, and how they can support your spiritual practice.

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illustration of the big toe yoga pose Padhastasana

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Padhastasana

In Padahastasana, the practitioner stands forward with legs straight and places their hands beneath their feet, with palms facing upward and fingers...

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prana yoga explained

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Prana

Prana is an ancient concept that describes the vital energy flow that is a foundation for all living beings. Prana governs all movement in the body,...

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group practicing upward facing dog yoga pose

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Vinyasa Yoga

The term vinyasa is derived from the Sanskrit term Nyasa, which means to place, and the prefix vi, meaning in a special way. It is a modern style of...

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three women performing the yoga pose chakrasana, also known as wheel pose

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Chakranasana

Discover the invigorating yoga pose of Chakranasana, also known as the Wheel Pose or Urdhva Dhanurasana. Energize your chakras, increase flexibility,...

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four women performing chair pose in yoga, utkatasana

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Utkatasana

Utkatasana, also known as the Chair Pose, is a standing yoga posture that strengthens the legs and generates heat in the body. This pose is commonly...

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illustration of woman performing Utthita Trikonasana, extended triangle pose

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Utthita Trikonasana

Utthita Trikonasana, or Extended Triangle Pose, is a foundational standing yoga pose. It is often included in yoga sequences as it helps to increase...

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woman in urdhva mukha savasana (upward facing dog) pose

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Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, also known as upward-facing dog pose, is a foundational backbend posture commonly practiced in yoga. It strengthens the arms,...

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a group performing Urdhva Hastasana, also called Palm Tree Pose

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Urdhva Hastasana

Urdhva hastasana is a standing yoga pose that involves raising the arms overhead with palms facing inward. It is often used as a starting or...

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illustration of parivrtta trikonasana, revolved triangle pose

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Parivrtta Trikonasana

Parivrtta Trikonasana, also known as Revolved Triangle Pose, is a twisting standing forward bend commonly incorporated in hatha yoga. This pose is...

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