Satya: The Second Yama and the Practice of Truthfulness
Mindfulness & Meditation, Yoga Theory

Satya: The Second Yama and the Practice of Truthfulness

Claire Santos E-RYT 500, YACEP
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Pranayama for Anxiety: 5 Breathing Techniques to Calm Your Mind
Accessible Yoga, News, Pranayama & Breathwork

ALS Pilot Trial: Online Yogic Breathing Hits 97% Adherence

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

Yogas Chitta Vritti Nirodha: Yoga Sutra 1.2 Explained

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

A clear, modern commentary on Patanjali’s Sutra 1.2 – the four-word definition of yoga itself. Translation, vrittis explained, and how to practise it.

Pranayama & Breathwork, Yoga Theory

Murcha Pranayama: The Swooning Breath Technique

Greta Zapolskyte 200H RYT
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Mindfulness & Meditation, Yoga Theory

Ishvara Pranidhana: The Fifth Niyama And Surrender

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

Mindfulness & Meditation, Yoga Theory

Abhinivesha: The Fifth Klesha and the Fear of Death

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

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Pranayama for Anxiety: 5 Breathing Techniques to Calm Your Mind

ALS Pilot Trial: Online Yogic Breathing Hits 97% Adherence

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Dr. Kanika Verma BAMS, MMS, PGDHHM

A pilot RCT presented at AOTA INSPIRE 2026 found a coach-guided online yogic breathing program kept ALS participants engaged at 97% across 12 sessions, with significant quality-of-life gains.

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Yogas Chitta Vritti Nirodha: Yoga Sutra 1.2 Explained

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

A clear, modern commentary on Patanjali’s Sutra 1.2 – the four-word definition of yoga itself. Translation, vrittis explained, and how to practise it.

Satya: The Second Yama and the Practice of Truthfulness

Satya: The Second Yama and the Practice of Truthfulness

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

Patanjali’s second yama is truthfulness—satya. Learn how to practise honest speech, thought, and action without harm, on and off the mat.

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

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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

Sara Popović
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Buddhi Mudra

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Greta Zapolskyte 200H RYT