Core Power Yoga is a dynamic yoga exercise that is mentally and physically challenging, which helps in connecting to one’s inner power, when practiced continuously in a heated environment. In other words, it is a vinyasa type of yoga, with a unique program, focusing on core strength, flow and balance which helps build a solid [...]
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Samadhi (Contemplation) or total absorption is the capability of uniting with true self and fuse into the object of concentration. Here the consciousness of ego is dissolved and an universal identity is created wherein there is a unity with the entire universe and creator of the universe. This is the height of all endeavors of [...]
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Dhyana literarily means worship or religious meditation. It is the culmination of an undisturbed concentration in Ashtanga Yoga. It is a stage in which the mind survives in the present, in a state of sureness in which there is no uncertainty. Dhyana involves focusing on a particular point with the intention of knowing the fact [...]
Dharana (fixing attention) which is sixth limb of Ashtanga Yoga is one of the vital stages of meditation. It involves the development and extension of the power of concentration. Dharana deals with the various ways in which one can control his skills through concentration like for instance concentrating on the chakras (the center of spiritual [...]
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Ashtanga Yoga is literally known as the eight-limbed Yoga according to the Yoga Sutras of the Sage Patanjali. According to Patanjali, these are the spiritual practices that which reveals Universal Self by way of internal purification. For remaining calm and still, Patanjali presents “Ashtanga Yoga†or “The Eight Limbs of Yoga†which includes the following. [...]
Pratyahara is the withdrawal of senses from all external objects. When this is done, the person no longer perceives external objects of any sort. This process of withdrawal involves unraveling the sight, hearing and senses from the way one naturally looks at things i.e, with a sense of attachment or aversion. This can be attained [...]
The breath is termed as “Prana†and “Pranayama†literally means controlling the breath. Basically, “Prana†is the energy which is responsible for life and “yama†is control and hence Pranayama is considered as the energy that controls the life force. This Pranic energy can be controlled in order to achieve a stable mind and body. [...]
Asana which is one among the eight limbs of Yoga, actually means “to stay†or “to abideâ€. Asanas help in uniting the mind, body and soul of an individual. Asana is also called Yoga posture or Yoga pose. Through the practice of Asanas and Yoga postures, one can attain commitment and comfort during meditation. While [...]
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