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  1. Yoga and the Mind

    All is well, when the mind feels well. Hence in yoga, great importance is given to the wellness of the mind. Regular practice of yoga, benefits the mind in the following ways: Yoga increases peace of mind Yoga improves alertness and clarity Yoga increases ...
  2. Yoga After Meals

      After meals Vajrasana is good as it aids digestion. Yoga can be practiced 3 hours after a full mean, 2 hours after a medium meal or 1 hour after a fruit.               ...
  3. Yoga Before Meals

    All these Asanas can be done before meals Marjrasan Shishuasan (Child posture) Konasan Katichakrasan Utkatasan Chakkichalana (Grindingasan) Paschimotanasan Ardh Salbhasan Purn Salbhasan Bhujangasan Viprit Salbhsan Dhanurasan Naukasan Uttanpadasana Setuban ...
  4. Yoga for Detoxification

    There are many asanas that specifically remove toxins, and other wastes from the body. Get started with these asanas and pranayamas. Neck Rotation Shoulder Rotation Kapalbhati Pranayama Pawan Mukta Asana Setu Banda asana (Bridge pose) Neck Rotation Steps: ...
  5. Yoga for Knees

    Your knees are hard-working shock absorbers. Yoga helps to keep knees healthy and strong by lengthening and strengthening the surrounding thigh and calf muscles, thus helping to ease the pressure on the knees. Injuries and knee problems are often due to m ...
  6. Health and Happiness Workshop

    The polluted environment, personal problems and work pressure take a toll on our body and mind. The Art of Living has come up with a holistic and integrated workshop called the Health and Happiness which provide unique tools and techniques which help comb ...
  7. Moon Salutation- Chandra Namaskar

    Moon Salutation (Chandra Namaskar) The practice of Moon Salutation (Chandra Namaskar) is a reflection of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation), just as the moon has no light of its own but reflects the light of the sun. The sequence of asanas is the same as Sur ...
  8. Butterfly Pose (Badhakonasana)

    Badha = Bound or Restrained, Kona = Angle, Asana = Pose or Posture  This pose is pronounced as BAH-dah-cone-AHS-ana The posture is named Badhakonasana because of the way it is carried out – both the feet tucked close to the groin, clasped tightly with the ...
  9. Lying-down Body Twist (Natrajasana)

    How to do Lying-down Body Twist (Natrajasana) Lie on your back with arms horizontally stretched out in line with the shoulders. Bend your knees and bring your feet close to your hips. The soles of the feet are fully on the ground. Swing the knees to the l ...
  10. I Love Yoga

    The actual course itself was fun, relaxed and contemporary yet steeped in ancient knowledge and practice. The emphasis was on paying attention to one’s own experiences, and working within one’s own physical capability. This "self-paced" approach ...