नौली Nau (boat) + Li (to cling to) Nauli definition Nauli– Self-penance Nauli, also known as isolation of the belly, is a cleansing technique that uses a churning or rolling motion of the abdominal muscles. Nauli Deep Dive Nauli is not a simple technique and you’re not likely to find it in your weekly yoga … Read more
नाड़ीशोधन Nadi (channel / flow) + Shodhana (cleaning / purification) Nadi Shodhana Definition Nadi – channel or flowShodhana – purification or cleaning Nadi Shodhana is an accessible balancing type of breath practice called pranayama. This technique requires the practitioner to inhale and exhale through one nostril at a time. Nadi Shodhana involves blocking one nostril … Read more
Flow Yoga Definition Flow = to link postures and move with the breath Yoga = योग to yoke. Often translated as union yoga is a mind-body practice in which the practitioner aims for transformation or liberation. Flow yoga is the child of ashtanga yoga taught by Pattabhi Jois but is now widely known as a … Read more
Fascia definition Fascia is a Latin word meaning “band,” “swathe,” or “ribbon.” It is derived from the word fascis, meaning “bundle.” When referring to the human anatomy or yoga, it means the connective tissue of cord-like fibres made mostly from collagen that surrounds muscles, organs, and other structures in the body. Fascia Deep Dive Fascia … Read more
Yoga can be a great adjunct to running. It is a movement practice that complements running well because it’s nearly the yin to the yang so to speak. Where running is cardiovascularly demanding, yoga is generally low intensity when it comes to the aerobic workout. Running is high impact, and yoga is a low-impact activity. Running tends … Read more