Traditional schools of yoga overview The different traditions and lineages of Yoga have led to the emergence of various types of traditional yoga schools. These schools of yoga include Jnana … Read more
Dandasana meaning Dandasana (Staff Pose) is a sitting yoga pose and acts as a precursor for many sitting, standing, prone and supine yoga poses. If one sees the anatomy of … Read more
Yoga guidelines overview Yoga practitioners must follow basic general guidelines or in some cases clinical guidelines while practicing yoga. The prerequisites in the form of Do’s and Don’ts need to … Read more
Patanjali’s 8 Limbs of Yoga The right means are just as important as the end in view. Patanjali mentioned these means as the eight limbs of Yoga for the betterment … Read more
What is the meaning of Uddiyana Bandha? Uddiyana Bandha is a Sanskrit word wherein uddiyana means ‘to raise up’ or ‘to fly upwards’ and bandha means to hold’, ‘tighten’ or … Read more
The increased global acceptance of Yoga has made IDY a mass movement for health and well-being. Millions of health care workers and COVID-19 patients recovered fast after practicing Yogasana, pranayama, … Read more
What is the meaning of Ujjayi Pranayama? This Pranayama is performed with both the nostrils; while rechaka (exhalation) is being done only through the left nostril. The sound of ‘AUM’’ … Read more
What is Halasana? Halasana is one of the essential forward-bending yoga poses associated with surprising health benefits. If we analyze Halasana, it is pronounced as “hah-LAHS-anna” wherein Hal means ‘plow’ … Read more