Pranamaya Kosha: Yoga’s Vital Energy Body Explained
The pranamaya kosha is the vital energy body that links breath to mind. Learn what it is, the signs of imbalance, and how to strengthen it.
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Yoga Sutra 1.2: Chitta Vritti Nirodhah Explained
Yoga Sutra 1.2 — yogas chitta vritti nirodhah — is Patanjali’s one-line definition of yoga. A complete guide to the Sanskrit, the meaning, and the practice.
Yoga + Meditation Reshape Gut Bacteria: 440-Person Review
A new International Journal of Yoga systematic review of four trials and 440 adults links regular yoga and meditation to higher levels of beneficial gut bacteria and broader microbial diversity than non-practising controls.
Yoga For Bunions: 8 Poses To Relieve Foot Pain
A bunion is one of the most stubborn — and most misunderstood — foot problems a yoga practitioner can face. The good news is that you do not have to give up your asana practice while you have one. With careful pose selection, a focus on toe articulation, and a steady commitment to activating the … Read more
Vyana Vayu: The Circulating Energy Of Yoga
Vyana Vayu is the most pervasive of the five vayus — the outward-radiating current that circulates prana through every cell. Here is how to recognise, balance and strengthen it.