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Yoga For Bunions: 8 Poses To Relieve Foot Pain

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A bunion is one of the most stubborn — and most misunderstood — foot problems a yoga practitioner can face. The good news is that …

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Yoga Sutra 1.30: The Nine Obstacles in Yoga

Yoga Sutra 1.30: The Nine Obstacles in Yoga

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Claire Santos E-RYT 500, YACEP

A clear guide to Yoga Sutra 1.30 and the nine obstacles (antarayas) that block your practice, plus the remedies Patanjali offers for moving past each one.

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Yoga Sutra 1.33: Four Locks and Four Keys

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Mudras: A Complete Guide to Yogic Hand Gestures and Their Practice

Shunya Mudra: The Gesture for Ear Health

claire santos, yogajala writer
Claire Santos E-RYT 500, YACEP

Shunya Mudra is a yogic hand gesture used to support ear health, balance, and a calm, spacious mind. Learn its meaning and how to practice it.

Mudras: A Complete Guide to Yogic Hand Gestures and Their Practice

Prana Mudra: The Gesture for Vitality and Energy

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Yoga for Acid Reflux: 8 Poses to Ease Heartburn

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Yoga for acid reflux can calm that burning, sour discomfort that creeps up after meals. In this guide you’ll learn which gentle poses, breathing techniques, …

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Jnana Mudra

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Jnana Mudra Jnana (a Hindu Goddess, power) + mudra (gesture) Ayurvedic Elements – Ether, Air, Fire Fundamentals Hand mudras are gestures that are used to …

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Vishnu Mudra

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