The human body is made up of complex yet incredible systems, sometimes, even leave doctors and scientists confounded. One such system is the neurological system with billions of nerve cells … Read more
What is Upanishads? The Sanskrit word Upanishad is made up from the words shad, ‘to sit’, upa, ‘near’ and ni, ‘learn’. The whole word can be interpreted to mean sit … Read more
Yoga, a practice that originated in ancient India, has become incredibly popular worldwide. However, many myths and misconceptions have also emerged with its rise in popularity. There are several myths … Read more
What is Yama in Yoga ? In yoga, “Yama” refers to the first of the eight limbs of yoga as outlined in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Yama represents ethical … Read more
Bharadvaja’s Twist or Bharadvajasana is a seated yoga pose that targets the core and helps to strengthen the spine, neck and shoulders. In Sanskrit, it is called Bharadvajasana and pronounced … Read more
Half Moon Pose Yoga (Ardha Chandrasana) is a challenging yoga pose that requires balance and energy and is known for calmness and cooling. The posture is also intense. In Sanskrit, … Read more
A Standing Split yoga pose is an amalgam of flexibility and strength that requires massive muscle engagement. In Sanskrit, it is known as Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana wherein “Urdhva” means … Read more
Pyramid Pose (Intense Side Stretch Pose) is also known as Intense Flank Stretch Pose or Parsvottanasana, which generally targets the hamstrings and shoulders. It helps to improve the core strength. … Read more