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Yoga Theory

Dhauti: The Yogic Cleansing Practice Explained

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

Dhauti is the classical yogic cleansing practice that prepares the body for pranayama and meditation. This guide explains its four main branches, benefits, and safety considerations.

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Udana Vayu: The Upward-Rising Prana Explained

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

Yoga Theory

Yoga Sutra 1.22: Mild, Moderate, Intense Practice

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

Yoga Theory

Yoga Sutra 1.21: Tivra Samvega Explained

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

Yoga Theory

Yoga Sutra 1.20: The Five Qualities Explained

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

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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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a woman using a neti pot, one of yoga's shatkarmas

Dhauti: The Yogic Cleansing Practice Explained

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

Dhauti is the classical yogic cleansing practice that prepares the body for pranayama and meditation. This guide explains its four main branches, benefits, and safety considerations.

Udana Vayu: The Upward-Rising Prana Explained

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

Udana Vayu is the upward-flowing prana that governs speech, ascension, and the will to grow. Learn its location, signs of imbalance, and how to activate it through asana, pranayama, and mantra.

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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Granthita Mudra

Sara Popović
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Vishnu Mudra

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Buddhi Mudra

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Greta Zapolskyte 200H RYT