Sitkari Pranayama: The Cooling Hissing Breath
Learn Sitkari pranayama, the cooling hissing breath: step-by-step technique, benefits, precautions, and how it compares with Sitali.
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Yoga Tops Exercise for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Trial Finds
A 2026 randomized trial found eight weeks of yoga eased pain, fatigue and low mood better than a combined exercise program in women with rheumatoid arthritis in remission.
Drishti: The 9 Yoga Gaze Points and How to Use Them
Drishti is the yogic focused gaze. Learn the nine gazing points, how to use each in your poses, and how a steady gaze deepens concentration and calm.
Yoga Boosts Quit-Smoking Odds by 50%, AIIMS Study Finds
If you have ever tried to quit smoking, you know willpower alone is rarely enough. A new analysis from one of India’s most respected medical institutions suggests that rolling out a mat might meaningfully improve your odds. Researchers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi found that people who practised … Read more
Durvasasana: How to Practice Sage Durvasa’s Pose
A step-by-step guide to Durvasasana (Sage Durvasa’s Pose): benefits, prerequisites, warm-ups, safe technique, and modifications for this advanced standing balance.