Asanas Explored, Injury & Recovery

Yoga for Piriformis Syndrome: 8 Poses to Release the Pain

Claire Santos E-RYT 500, YACEP
claire santos, yogajala writer
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News, Pranayama & Breathwork, Wellness

Yoga Speeds Opioid Withdrawal Recovery, JAMA Trial Shows

Dr. Kanika Verma BAMS, MMS, PGDHHM
dr kanika, yogajala writer
Chandra Bhedana Pranayama: Cooling Moon Breath Guide
Mindfulness & Meditation, Pranayama & Breathwork

Chandra Bhedana Pranayama: Cooling Moon Breath Guide

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

Chandra Bhedana Pranayama is a left-nostril cooling breath that calms the nervous system. Learn the technique, benefits, and how to practice safely.

Pranayama & Breathwork, Yoga Theory

Viloma Pranayama: The Interrupted Breath Technique

Hannah Glass

Yoga Theory

Yoga Sutra 1.17: Samprajnata Samadhi Explained

Greta Zapolskyte 200H RYT
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Mindfulness & Meditation, News

Brief Mindfulness Increases Risk-Taking, New Study Finds

Emily Tong

Injury & Recovery, Women’s Wellbeing

Yoga for Osteoporosis: 10 Safe Poses for Stronger Bones

Dr. Kanika Verma BAMS, MMS, PGDHHM
dr kanika, yogajala writer

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On Asana Practice

Yoga for Piriformis Syndrome: 8 Poses to Release the Pain

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

Eight yoga poses that release the piriformis, calm the sciatic nerve, and rebuild glute strength — plus a 15-minute daily sequence and which poses to avoid during a flare.

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Viloma Pranayama: The Interrupted Breath Technique

Hannah Glass

A complete guide to Viloma Pranayama — the interrupted breath technique. Learn Antara and Bahya Viloma step-by-step, benefits, common mistakes, and contraindications.

Chandra Bhedana Pranayama: Cooling Moon Breath Guide

Chandra Bhedana Pranayama: Cooling Moon Breath Guide

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

Chandra Bhedana Pranayama is a left-nostril cooling breath that calms the nervous system. Learn the technique, benefits, and how to practice safely.

Surya Namaskar Reduces Stress and Body Fat in Overweight Women, New RCT Confirms

Surya Namaskar Reduces Stress and Body Fat in Overweight Women, New RCT Confirms

anna novelo, yogajala writer
Anna Novelo

A new randomized controlled trial has added significant clinical weight to what yoga practitioners have long believed: Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) is far more than …

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What Is Navratri?

Liz Burns 500H RYT

नवरात्रि Navratri (nine nights) Navratri Definition Directly translated to nine nights, Navratri festival is an annual Hindu festival where the goddess Durga, the divine feminine, …

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Jnana Mudra

Sara Popović

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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Sara Popović
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Vishnu Mudra

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Greta Zapolskyte 200H RYT