(Dhanurasana): Techniques, Benefits, Variations Level – Intermediate Bow Pose (Dhanurasana) Bow Pose Prep & Practice 1 Beginning in prone position (on belly), placing a folded blanket under hips and lower abdomen. Forehead rests on mat, arms by sides palms up,...
You’re probably reading this because you’ve been introduced to the profound energy and chakra magic that comes along with Kundalini awakening. And whether you’ve been practicing for years or just a few days this life force of consciousness,...
It seems like every yoga class, teacher, and person who practices yoga gives the salutation ‘Namaste’, usually followed by something about divine light, divine love, or some other divine mention. But what is the translation of namaste and how is it...
It seems like every yoga class, yoga studio, and yoga related brand plasters the symbol of om wherever they can or chant the sounds of om whenever there is more than one person around. But what does it symbolize anyway? And what does this yoga term have to do with...
You may often hear your instructor say “soften your gaze” or “use your drishti” during yoga. But what does that really mean and what importance does this yoga term carry in your yoga practice? Drishti means “focused gaze” in Sanskrit and is used for concentration...
The bandhas are energetic locks in the body. In Sanskrit, “bandha” means to ‘hold,’ ‘tighten’ or ‘lock.’ It is a physical action that affects our pranic body (or life force). You’ll hear this magical Sanskrit term...
