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yogajala Staff

yogajala Staff articles are produced and edited by the yogajala team. We write about yoga practice, philosophy and wellbeing for practitioners of all levels, and each article is reviewed by an editor before publication. Nothing here is a substitute for guidance from a qualified teacher or medical professional.

Prana Vayu: The Inward-Moving Life Force Explained

September 12, 2026 3:37 pmMay 26, 2026 10:15 am by yogajala Staff

Prana Vayu is the chief of the five vayus — the inward-moving current that governs inhalation, perception and reception. Here’s how to recognise, balance and strengthen it.

Categories Pranayama & Breathwork, Yoga Theory Leave a comment

Expert Yogis Drive Twists From The Core, Not The Spine

September 12, 2026 3:37 pmMay 26, 2026 9:35 am by yogajala Staff

A 2026 Frontiers in Psychology study put 17 expert yogis and 17 novices through two twisting poses on EMG sensors. Externally identical; internally, experts drive twists from anterior core, not back muscles.

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Ahimsa: The First Yama and the Practice of Non-Violence

September 12, 2026 3:37 pmMay 26, 2026 9:17 am by yogajala Staff

Discover ahimsa, the first yama in the Yoga Sutras. Learn how non-violence in thought, speech, and action transforms your yoga practice and daily life.

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Svadhyaya: The Fourth Niyama And The Practice Of Self-Study

September 12, 2026 3:37 pmMay 26, 2026 4:14 am by yogajala Staff

Svadhyaya, the fourth niyama, asks the practitioner to turn study inward — combining careful reading of sacred texts with patient self-observation.

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5,201-Person Review: Yoga Nidra Eases Anxiety And Stress

September 12, 2026 3:37 pmMay 25, 2026 8:41 pm by yogajala Staff

A 2026 meta-analysis of 73 trials and 5,201 participants finds yoga nidra produces large drops in stress, anxiety, and depression — even versus active control interventions.

Categories Mindfulness & Meditation, News
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