by admin | Feb 19, 2012 | Inspiration and wisdom, Meditations & relaxations
The word pranayama is comprised of the sanskrit words “prana” meaning breath or life force and “ayama” to length or expansion. This practice of controlled breathing helps the energy to flow more easily into the nadis or energy pathways and...
by admin | Oct 1, 2010 | Meditations & relaxations, Yoga mudras
Focus your awareness on the physical heart and its cavity. Although the physical heart only occupies a small space, the true heart is without limitations. Try to feel the beating of your own heart. LONG PAUSE Located in the middle of the chest is anahata chakra, the...
by admin | Sep 16, 2010 | Musings, Reflections on yoga
For a moment imagine the human body as a musical instrument, especially one of the Indian instruments like the Sitar or Sarangi, which have playing strings that are struck or bowed, and also have 40-odd strings which are never played but are sympathetic strings. When...