Yoga guidelines overview Yoga practitioners must follow basic general guidelines or, in some cases, clinical guidelines while practising yoga. The prerequisites in Do’s and Don’t need to be followed during … Read more
Patanjali’s 8 Limbs of Yoga The proper means are just as necessary as the end in view. Patanjali mentioned these means as the eight limbs of Yoga for improving well-being … Read more
What is the meaning of Uddiyana Bandha? Uddiyana Bandha is a Sanskrit word wherein uddiyana means ‘to raise’ or ‘to fly upwards’, and bandha means to hold’, ‘tighten’ or ‘lock’. … Read more
The increased global acceptance of Yoga has made IDY a mass movement for health and well-being. Based on scientific evidence, millions of healthcare workers and COVID-19 patients recovered fast after … Read more
What is the meaning of Ujjayi Pranayama? This Pranayama is performed with both nostrils, while rechaka (exhalation) is done only through the left nostril. Partial closure of the glottis during … Read more
What is Halasana? Halasana is one of the essential forward-bending yoga poses associated with surprising health benefits. If we analyse Halasana, it is pronounced as “hah-LAHS-anna”, wherein Hal means ‘plough’ … Read more
What is yogic mudra? Mudra is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘hand gesture’. All the yogic mudras are hand gestures, especially the fingers that have numerous unknown health benefits if practised … Read more
What is Shatkarma? Shatkarma is a Sanskrit term comprised of two words: Ṣhaṭ means ‘six’, and Karma means ‘actions or practices’. Shatkarma is also known as Shodhana Kriya, which, as … Read more